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Don't let the picture fool you. I'm about as non-serious about myself as they come. They say, The more you learn, the less you know, and I'm certainly discovering that for myself. But that doesn't dampen my rampant desire to read. I love reading and learning

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Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should the age of sexual consent become standardized across all US states?: 1 of 14
As long as there are Statutory Rape laws, it is imperative that a national age of consent be established that encompasses all states. Why is this important? To understand, we have to first look at the concept of statutory rape and its history in the legal system. Normally, when an individual is charged with a crime, the pros... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Is chivalry dead?: 6 of 76
I like chivalry, but I strongly suspect most people don't really know what it means. There is much ado about whether or not chivalry is dead. I tend to think that if you have to ask if something is dead, then it's probably not, or you would have heard about it by now. Regardless, I think it's important to know what we're tal... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Feeding ducks: 1 of 10
I have many fond childhood memories, including a few picnics in the bright sunshine by a small pond that culminated in feeding a few scraps to the local ducks, which I found highly amusing and quite idyllic. In a recent attempt to revisit that time, I bought a loaf of bread and parked next to the river where ducks and geese ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 42 of 391
I have a memory that to this day still haunts me. As a very small child I could fly. Not soaring through the skies but running, running through the grassy meadow take a step up and float along on a stretched out stride until a slow descent to the soft, moist earth. Not an unreasonable distance but longer than what today seem... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Live in the now: But what about tomorrow?: 2 of 15
One of my favorite sayings is this: "If you live in the Past, you live in anger. If you live in the Future, you live in fear. Live in the Now." It provides a quick emotional gauge for figuring out exactly where our focus is at any given moment. But the fact is, living in the moment is difficult for many because it is contrar... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Get growing naturally: Start your seeds indoors: 4 of 29
The interest in home gardening has been growing tremendously in recent years, and with our current economy, a whole new generation is turning their attention to growing food, beautifying their homes, and rediscovering the joy of home gardens. While many people are content to wait for their local stores to start carrying flat... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The benefits of fish oil: 2 of 14
Omega 3s are all the rage now. We're seeing them pop up in milk, cereal, yogurt, and even candy. The reason? Because they have been scientifically proven to have numerous health benefits... without any extreme side effects. But most people in the U.S. Don't fully understand the whys and hows of Omega 3s and why Fish Oil is t... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Advancements in hearing and vision treatments: 1 of 6
Without a doubt, the ability to hear and see are two major factors in our quality of life. Hearing loss affects our ability to communicate, sense our surroundings, and enjoy many forms of entertainment. Likewise, our eyes are our windows to the world. Poor vision, and our reliance upon corrective devices, can limit physical ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Cats that have changed our lives: 14 of 81
Spunky was her name. She was a cat. Nothing fancy, just a gray, longish-haired domestic house cat that lived with my fiance. Those who have owned cats will understand why I say, "lived" instead of "owned by", for one does not own a cat. One is simply allowed the pleasure of being regularly in the presence of the cat that gra... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Ideas to solve the American economic crisis: 12 of 62
The continuing talk of economic recovery points directly to the heart of our economic woes. Pundit after pundit, expert after expert cites the need to restore consumer confidence in order to get people buying again. The problem with this line of thinking is that it accepts that the U.S. consumer is the key to unlocking this ... More..