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procrastinator, lover, dreamer, writer... If you ask for my opinion, you most certainly will get it. My heart, mind and hands are ceaselessly intertwined. You may find me being silly, sarcastic, matter-of-fact or completely abstract.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 10 of 580
Alone I sit inside myself,no solace will I find.Always I must hide myselfamidst my cluttered mind.At times I reach a trembling handout to meet the worldjust to greet a barren land.Isolated girl.My eyes are met by voided staresand empty, soulless glances.Fearing truth that no one caresI will not take the chances.Shunned by God... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 18 of 275
As a society, we should embrace ANY practice which preserves the sacred bond of marriage. Looking at the grand scheme of life, our future depends on the solidarity and strength of family and our ability to sustain. Any possible shift towards bettering our ability to reduce the number of divorces could only benefit the human r... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Wedding planning on a tight budget: 5 of 41
So here it is, June - the busiest wedding season of the year! Are you prepared? Or, like so many about to wed, are you sinking into a financial hole the size of a small country? If the words "cash or credit" cause a lump to form in the back of your throat, chances are, you've probably overextended! Why do that to yourself? Wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Head lice home remedies: 4 of 19
Head lice. These two little words can bring immediate fear and chaos into any home. Bad news aside, now you must deal with the problem at hand. What is the safest, most effective way to rid your family of these unwanted guests? The schools would have you lathering up your kids with smelly shampoos and expensive quick-fixes, b... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 157 of 317
As the daughter of a lesbian, I am absolutely appalled by the fact that we are even still asking this question. I will NEVER understand why this is the ONE type of discrimination that is actually acceptable, even encouraged in our time. With all of the focus in the nineties about completely removing discrimination based on ag... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 74 of 124
Friendships, like all relationships, take a lot of vigilance and effort. One of the hardest aspects of a friendship is deciding to end one. Whether you have been connected to this person for weeks, months, or even years usually determines the difficulty of severing the ties. Naturally, no one wants to lose a friend, but it ha... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Where was your favorite place as a child?: 76 of 102
I lived in Westerville, Ohio that year, a booming 'burb that was surrounded by farm and field as well as interstate and college campus. Quaint. Picturesque. Full of endless possibilities. As I was never one to stay put, me and my girlfriends took to our town on bicycle, carving out a daily routine during the summer that took ... More..