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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Humorous stories of job loss & unemployment: 9 of 63

There is nothing quite as thrilling as a good firing. I love calling my mother on a Monday afternoon, "Mom! Guess what? I got canned!" She is such a proud parent. I am the master of one thing in my life, I must admit. I know when it's coming. I can always tell when I am about to be unceremoniously "let-go." And in my never-e...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 106 of 393

I have two dogs. I love them both dearly, and as dogs they come with their own personalities and idiosyncrasies. Just like my two children, my two dogs come with needs and wants, and also are there to aid in mine. My Doberman is named Isis. She is huge. Crazy large, as I say. Weighing in around 105 lbs, she is the beast of t...
Style & Beauty > Makeup Potential risks of makeup: 1 of 2

Three things that do not go together: 1. A razor 2. Sharpie Pen 3. The human eyebrow Enough is enough. This little thing people do where they completely SHAVE off their eyebrows and replace them with a Sharpie drawing is unacceptable...and I will tolerate it no longer. I shall first state my disclaimer for you folks who woul...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Waiting in line: 23 of 36

There are certain things that you must wait in line for that are worth the extra time; food, money at the bank, and liquor. And even though YOU KNOW that this wait is impending when you walk into its respective establishment, it does not take away the aggravation that you will feel when the process begins. Its especially irr...
Health & Fitness > Cancer How to cope when a family member has cancer: 6 of 6

Is there a person out there who hasn't lost, or is losing someone to cancer? What a horrible illness. It affects everyone, it seems. My uncle was always around when I was growing up. He was a vibrant, silly man. He's still with us, but not for long. My heart is aching at the impending loss of this man who I love. He is dying...