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Personal Finance > Financial Planning Steps to financial independence: 1 of 37
If you haven't been born with a silver spoon in your mouth, chances are, you'll spend a good chunk of your life, if not a lifetime trying to acquire financial independence or wealth. It's the American dream, and as many say, money makes the world go round. I wish I could disagree and say that I care nothing of being financial... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?: 1 of 26
The house was cold and airy as I stared upon my sleeping husband. My mind, usually sharp among the crispness of cold air, swarmed in the clutter of memories from an unreachable past. Or so it had seemed an unreachable past, until I opened up an unsuspecting email tethered with the strangeness of a long forgotten voice. Carefu... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to watch TV on the computer: 2 of 15
Household computers and laptops have become the ultimate tool for entertainment within our humble abodes. Among social activity, email, research, homework, and a number of other things, the household computer has become an alternative way to watch TV. Most of us are spending more time on the computer than we do with any other... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Unexpected surprises of life as a married couple: 3 of 22
Being a newlywed of ten months now, I have sobered into the reality of a world that is far from that of the fairytale life I dreamed up as a child. As a blossoming teenager, I spent many of my nights lying in bed, and dreaming of someday becoming a woman, shamelessly pampered, and utterly beloved by a man of wealthy means. Wi... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to cut energy costs during winter: 3 of 21
Economic concerns have held steady in the spotlight for some time now. The nation is fighting to get our economy under control, and saving home energy costs is one of the first places that we, as individuals, think to start. Saving home energy costs is an area in which we can take an immediate course of action. The actions we... More..
Local Guides > Albuquerque A guide to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: 1 of 7
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes over the spirit of fall every year. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world come together to continue in a tradition that has lasted for more than 30 years. Starting the first week in October, for nine days, a colorful display of ho... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 52 of 267
Betrayed and denied.Slammed into a world of darkness.His knife in the form of rejection, leaves a gapping wound bleeding inside.Falling into death.All the world outside, like a distant land, no one knowing of the girl here, whose life is slipping away.All alone and cold in the dark, tears of acid burning red over raw cheeks.F... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Finding love: 34 of 173
HomeI hang up the phone, knowing it's goodbye. I feel the lost inside. I close my eyes and squeeze back the tears. Trey walks through the door, but I barely hear him, until I feel the wind from outside sweep by me. I look up from the phone and into him. How can I love him, when my heart's full of loving the man, that was just... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to address annoying habits in loved ones: 7 of 35
Addressing annoying habits can be a challenging ordeal, as most of us have no desire to offend or hurt the ones we love. If and when we do choose to deal with bringing an annoying habit to someone's attention, it can often feel like tiptoeing through a laser alarm system. Many times we simply decide to agonize beneath the tor... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How long does it take to defrost a turkey?: 2 of 10
The Thanksgiving turkey sits high and mighty at the center of nearly every American family's dinner table during the joyous Thanksgiving holiday every November. Eyes dance and mouths water as family and friends sit before a big bird's glory, ready to dig in and butter up their bellies. It is a family ritual that, often times,... More..