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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 77

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 d...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: You're having a bad day when: 3 of 82

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 ...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 6 of 139

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 g...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 9 of 180

The older mentality was that couples should not live together until getting married. Many couples spent their first night sleeping in the same bed on their wedding night. I've often wondered to myself how many brides or grooms laid next to their new spouse just hours after the wedding and pondered if he or she would be snori...
Society & Lifestyle > Cultural Relations Why can't people all over the world get on with each other: 1 of 17

This is a great question (and by virtue of the use of the "get on with" colloquialism, one I assume was submitted by a Brit). Why is this world in such turmoil right now? Why are people literally killing each other every day because of differing beliefs? Years ago, at the height of a scary moment in American history, South C...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The lessons you learn from making mistakes: 1 of 17

We all make mistakes. Mistakes are forgivable. What we learn from our mistakes is what really matters. If we learn nothing, and time and time again make the same mistakes, it becomes harder for those around us to offer forgiveness. Instead, if we adjust our behavior based on what we've learned, we can avoid the pitfalls of h...
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to create your own board game: 1 of 16

I'm fortunate that in my 9 to 5 job I've had the opportunity to develop a number of simple board games. It's fun and easy, but it does require a little thought. Here's some tips so you can develop your own board game. FOR PATH GAMES, HAVE DIFFERENT OPTIONS. If you want to have a game where players follows a path, have more t...
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 3 of 47

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 in the way it was intended. Most movies are shot with 35 millimeter film and projected on to the screen with 35 millimeter ...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 4 of 54

Certain survival instincts are likely hard-wired into our brains. We are, after all, animals. This can lead people to do bad things, or things they may regret. However, I firmly believe that, in general, individuals are born with a good-spirited nature and positive view of the world. Like any broad statement, there will be e...
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Is it fair to send Olympic track star Marion Jones to jail for steroid use?: 1 of 12

The debate over whether or not Marion Jones should serve jail time is an interesting one. On the one hand, Marion Jones cheated and broke the law. On the other hand, she came forward and took responsibility for her actions. Some would argue that rules are rules and the law is the law. Therefore every situation should be trea...