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Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Rice casserole: 1 of 8
When people hear the term casserole, they are likely to think of chicken, tuna, or noodles. However, there are some wonderful recipes for rice casseroles as well. I would like to share two of my favorite recipes, both are easy to make. The first one appeals to meat lovers, the second one is vegetarian.SAUSAGE RICE CASSEROLE2 ... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Fruit cobbler: 1 of 8
Cobbler is one of the greatest and easiest desserts and can be enjoyed warm or cold, in summer or winter and every season in between. Many people think immediately of either peach cobbler or blueberry cobbler. However, here is one recipe that combines both tastes.BLUEBERRY PEACH COBBLER1 cup blueberries1 pkg. Duncan Hines wil... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Does casino gambling on reservations help or hurt Native Americans?: 3 of 23
I have been fortunate enough to have worked for a Native American Casino for three years. I also have lived for 12 years in a pre-dominantly Native American town. From my work experience as well as my many Native American friends' observations I say Casino gambling on reservations helps Native Americans.Yes I know it's all re... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Last night: 3 of 23
The Last Night I leave behind a life that's closing inOpen the book of midnight, turn the pageNobody sees my loving heart withinI've locked myself within a gilded cage Oh to escape blank nights of silent painsTo leave a dwindling world beneath my feetNo winter days, no chilly autumn rainsNo locks or keys, to simply breathe ai... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Why living forever isn't a good idea: 6 of 44
There are many valid and intelligent reasons why living forever is not a good idea. There are physical aspects to consider, as well as emotional ones. Please keep in mind that in this context the concept of an immortal soul will not be the focus, rather the unending existing of body and mind.From a physical aspect it would be... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to control the scent of your home: 3 of 22
While most people enjoy keeping their homes clean and nicely decorated to show their personalities, many overlook the fact that homes without pleasant scents can come across as uninviting.It is no coincidence that home sellers at one time were advised to bake an apple pie before showing their homes to potential buyers. The sc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Halloween: 17 of 124
Sinister and invisible against the fogThey gather strange and hummingInvoking glowing spirits beneath the bogDivining weirdness in the shadows Glittering witches below the nightEntrancing visions under the dreamsBending eclectic spells behind the lightViolating desirious shivas essence Creating quiet whorls beneath the clouds... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating horror stories: 12 of 86
After spending 20 years (all of my adult life) in two back-to-back marriages, I found myself separated and on my own at age 38. I asked myself: how do I get back into the dating scene? Since I did not have a friendship circle (my husband was anti-social) and no family, I decided to try online.So, I signed up for a free site a... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Being in love with an incarcerated man: 1 of 7
Why would someone be in love with an incarcerated man? There are actually easy explanations for this scenario, and it can truly happen to any woman. This article addresses existing relationships, not relationships where the woman searches out an inmate via pen pal websites and such.One explanation is that the man gets arreste... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Potato salad: 6 of 40
There are many potato salad recipes out there and I haven't found one yet I did not like. However, I am partial to the German varieties because it's how my mother made them. Here is a simple, timeless recipe that is sure to please.GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into inch slices1 medium onion, chopp... More..