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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Life: 10 of 183
When all's said and done, what's left? The beginning and back again, of course; similar, but different than before. Students gathered here today, I am here to teach you one last lesson before you leave this magnificent school. There is one thing that perhaps you have not learned, not been specifically taught within these hall... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 24 of 291
"The Orb" Jason carefully appraised the object. To his left stood Gerald, dressed in suit and tie. All in grey, black dress shoes completed Gerald's spotless outfit. Jason took a long draw of the dry, sterile air. The whole notion of sterilized air always left him a bit queasy about the un-sterilized air outside of his lab. T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Life without purpose and the search for meaning: 2 of 24
In Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises", the heartbreaking and despicable lives of the characters contained within the pages of the book are displayed through Hemingway's marvelous prose. Following WWI, these tragic characters find themselves in Europe with varying amounts of cash and, for most, uncertain income. They are part of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature: 69 of 633
Music in a blade of grass,singing dancing swaying,sighing in the breeze. Life contained within each bud,waiting for the warm spring sun,ready to absorb the fire.A universe in a drop of dewlaughing at the world outside,everything perfection.The sun, beating on our headsknows our habits, knows our ways,stares on blankly, foreve... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare: 7 of 55
Hamlet, by the forever-famous William Shakespeare, is a tale of sorrow and woe. However, its purpose was more complex than simple sorrow, madness, death and misunderstandings. Rather, it is a story of humanity, touching upon some small flickering shadow of universal truth. The play shows the natural order of things shattered ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Reading as a hobby: Escape in a good book: 13 of 75
Literature must ever be my primary pastime. Nothing else captures my imagination quite so readily as a good book. These days, there are a great many distractions and time commitments to be considered when planning one's day. Video games have gained popularity, but they fail to fully stimulate the mind. Work calls to those mor... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Sciatica causes: 2 of 11
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the lumbar (refers to lower third or so of the spine) spinal nerve, or by pressure on the sciatic nerve itself. This pressure can be caused by a misalignment of the vertebrae, a condition of degenerated discs, or by the abnormal re-absorption and formation of the spine. Also, bad posture and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History What if the South won the Civil War?: 2 of 8
How incredibly easy it is to change the future when on the winds of the past thy travel. How easy too, to see how things might have come to pass with but a subtle suggestion. Your Majesty, I, Fremantle, have spent some time now in North America. Observing what was the southern half of the United States I have learned many thi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A fallen world: 46 of 178
Adam's Lament:Passing through soft starlight,Walking, wondering when,If, I might find the strengthTo leave the grove, dance out.Beauty most compelling,Grasping with silver chainsAt my bare, iron soul,Tempting, testing me.Should I live forever,I might not find a thingSo very entrancingAs that which now I see.It is but fairytal... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Judging Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan: 14 of 54
Truman's deccision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was justified:The dropping of the atomic bomb, while horrific in its consequences, gave beneficial results.Concerning Russia: Had we not ended the war when we did, Russia would undoubtably have joined in the fight. For their services they also would have demanded a substanti... More..