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After living in Texas for the last six years, I am currently residing in Canal Fulton, OH. Last year, I survived a whirlwind, being the Senior Editor at a new publication for the Eastern United States called The Writers Block Magazine. Writing is my whole

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Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for buying coffee: 4 of 22
The day I told my mother I'd been hired as a coffee-shop barista, she informed me I was in charge of making the morning brew. My mother hadn't known how to use the coffeemaker for over six months and her daily four-hour naps caused me to suspect she needed a jolt of caffeine. We made our way to the coffee emporium, where I es... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Relationships: 42 of 195
LAURAThese days are filled with delicate crocus buds blooming in my window box. Laura, my roommate, has been absurdly supportive as maid of honor, which gives me guilt for not being more excited to get married. My mother decisively informed me that every bride gets cold feet around this time. The wisest solution is to set asi... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First date stories: 19 of 55
I woke up this morning thinking about a dream I'd had: I was late for a doctor's appointment. I wasn't late, of course; it was only a dream, but it made me wonder.What if I woke up late one morning, which put me late for work, so I wasn't able to stop for coffee and a breakfast burrito, so I missed someone or something there ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Solitude: 13 of 37
Lettuce is green. Mostly, except for red lettuce, which might be a different plant entirely, I can't remember.Onions don't make me cry. People do.October is a sad month. October is about scaring people, not loving them. I don't like being scared.My blanket is gone. I use to have a special blanket that I slept with when I was ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should teens have sex education in schools?: 75 of 139
As a home schooled child entering teenage-hood, I was given "The Talk" by my mother. I came away from this revolting discussion believing that if you stood anywhere near a member of the opposite sex in a room, you would instantly become pregnant. Although I later discovered the truth on MTV, I would have liked to understand w... More..
Education > College Life Should race be considered for college admissions?: 30 of 54
Often, when considering applicants for college admissions, the faculty falls back on race to determine acceptance. While they are not trying to be racist, they are following the basic rules of racism, which is excluding perfectly acceptable people based on their color or creed. And I'm not speaking of hating the African Ameri... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Growing up: 37 of 52
We explored the city together, heading to the opera, the theater, hidden, downtown cafes only he knew about. I got my first tattoo under his careful watch. It was a heart, with an arrow inside of it. Only later did I stop to think that maybe being shot in the heart wasn't a good thing. He and I clicked. We were perfect togeth... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: False reality: 33 of 45
you fit squarelyinto my handsgiggled unsuspectinglybeamed up at melet me wrap my coat around youbarely whined if it smothered youalmost wanted me to take you?disappear! A magicianand infant assistantI did not feel guiltyrather God-likethe way your fingers clutched mine More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Memphis rub for ribs: 3 of 4
Down South, ribs aren't just a meal: they're a lifestyle. Memphis ribs are served up dry, which certainly doesn't make them dried out, it just means there isn't a BBQ sauce to smother the flavor of the meat. To begin, thoroughly mix all ingredients in a bowl:1 tablespoon garlic powder2 tablespoons ground black pepper1 tablesp... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Tips for salvaging a blind date: 14 of 18
Blind dates are filled with so much pressure! You have escape plans, backup escape plans, plans for when he asks you back to his place, plans for how to avoid conversation, plans for if he isn't good looking... You can't relax for a moment to just enjoy yourself. If your blind dates winds up to be less than true love, the bes... More..