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About me - Sean Curtis

Here are a few things about me:

-I hate writing these "About me"s (but Helium seems to really want us to take them seriously).
-I write and edit children's books for a living. It's not a bad way to spend the day.
-I'm open to most any writing or editing opportunities,

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Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive: 1 of 95
Dreaming big is the easy part. The hard part is working day in and day out to keep your dreams alive. Do you have a dream you've given up on? Are you close to giving up? Well, before you make a decision you could regret down the road, take a few minutes to consider what that means.We all have hopes and dreams. Some people dre... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 1 of 62
Very few things are as enjoyable as curling up on the couch with a good movie. But nothing compares to the movie-watching experience you get on the big screen. Here's a few reasons why.YOU SEE THE FILM HOW IT WAS INTENDED. Most movies are shot with 35 millimeter film and projected on to the screen with 35 millimeter projector... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Would American Idol be the same without Simon?: 1 of 41
The answer to whether or not American Idol would be the same without Simon Cowell is a resounding "absolutely, positively no." He is about the only redeemable quality of American Idol. Now I admit, I watch the show pretty religiously. I'd say "I'm not ashamed to admit that," but I am a little ashamed. The only way I can justi... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 7 of 207
The cell phone is not the problem, it's the person using the cell phone that is causing the disturbance. While the rest of us are considerate and either turn off our phones or set them to vibrate before entering a restaurant, or if we do need to take a call we speak quietly and keep the conversation brief, there are always go... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: You're having a bad day when: 3 of 88
You're having a bad day when you rub your eyes and check the clock. That damn alarm didn't go off again. How many times do you have to tell yourself you're going to buy a new alarm clock before you actually just do it? No time to beat yourself up now, you don't want to be late. You hop in the shower.You're having a bad day wh... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people are just so shallow: 1 of 23
Some people today seem motivated by all the wrong things. To them, money trumps everything else (except maybe fame, as long as it comes with the money). Fashion magazines glorify issues like anorexia, almost making it trendy to have a severe disorder. Paparazzi prey on weak-minded celebutantes and flood our TVs with images of... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Does competition help or hurt young people?: 3 of 65
Whether we like to admit it or not, life is a competition. We are all striving to get better at something. In some cases it's material, such as a new house or car, and in other cases it's something less tangible like a better job or education. While it's certainly not good to have an unhealthy sense of competition - those ind... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Debate on the war in Iraq: 6 of 123
On the five year anniversary of the war in Iraq, there are several important things to keep in mind. These are trying times for America and the world, and we face some of the toughest situations we've ever encountered. So how did end up in colossal mess?First, we have to remember that our country was led into war under false ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 5 of 98
Money can buy almost anything. It can buy houses, yachts, and cars. It can pay for lavish parties that attract countless guests you might think are your "friends." But social history has shown us, unequivocally, that the one thing that money cannot buy is happiness. (Which is pretty good news for those of us who don't have a ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values What does it mean to be a human?: 1 of 19
Being human means different things to different people. Does the question ask what capabilities we have that our relatives in the animal kingdom don't? Does the question ask about what it means to share the world with our fellow man? Does it ask about what separates us from machines in this technologically advanced world? The... More..