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Hello, fellow members. John Shaggy, writer & poet here.

I've been writing for a little while now and stumbled upon Helium completely by accident. I must say I'm impressed.
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Politics, News & Issues > Justice System The Senate must do more to limit the powers of the judicial branch: 1 of 9
Yes. This is a touchy subject but one that must be addressed. I have had mixed feeling since beginning my rebuttal and hope I am presenting an objective, unbiased view of why legislative intervention is needed. Before I begin my discourse some basic information about the Constitution is necessary. Lets talk about the Constitu... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) The disadvantages of a layover roof: 1 of 7
You've taken the initiative and decided to go ahead and get your roof shingled, but your contractor has discovered something that you did not know until now. Your roof doesn't have just one set of shingles, it has two or more layers that need to be torn off. What you have encountered is called a layover roof and it needs to b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Should parents be held responsible for their minor children's criminal behavior?: 5 of 32
The law of the land states that a child under the age of eighteen cannot be held responsible for their actions because of their age. The law also refuses to give a minor the right to vote or serve in the armed forces of the nation without parental consent. The last time I checked, children were supposedly to be in school unti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Composting: A brief guide for the beginning composter: 12 of 71
"Why would I want to compost?" You may be asking with both amusement and curiosity as you read this. Why? You're helping to go green and save the planet. Why? It doesn't cost a lot and your lawn or garden will thank you forever. How? It's EASY.Lets get started.If you live in an apartment or place with no access to a garden sp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Midnight: 5 of 29
On the wings of midnight the poet ponders, amongst hills and trees just over yonder His purpose he seeks in a world gone mad What is Truth? What are Lies? What is Good? What is Bad? A restless spirit he is, his soul destined to roam and to wander the earth til he finds his own home Perhaps one dark midnight his own ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Horror: 18 of 66
Premonitions of consciousnessStir uneasy tonightThe unrest of our soulsBeguiles our own plightThe ghosts of our pastCome back here to hauntOur fears and our weaknessThe gods seem to flauntOur own futile existenceProclaims for all to seeThe misery and facade ofOur own vanity. More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What to ask a roofing contractor: 3 of 10
When considering a roofing contractor for your home there is more to consider than the obvious question, How much will this cost me? A low price and a lousy roofing job equals trouble, grief and heartache. The smart consumer thinks about more than price when choosing a contractor. Here are some good questions to ask your pote... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forests: 17 of 36
The ForestTo be as the eagle and hawk as they soarTo contemplate beneath a wild waterfall's roarThe forest has harmony this fine summer's dayThe forest will speak to those who will stayOf the things born of nature the forest will speakThe things of the wild, the strong and the weakSome people would say this is all foolish tal... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mourning: 81 of 164
TOO BUSYAt 3:30 AM I sit in front of the screen and wonder to myself-Is this even a good idea?-And thoughts of my grandmother come to mindShe passed away on January 5, 1998-And the world is a colder place since.She always told me a I had a giftAnd its a shame she never saw me use it.I was too busy to write,too busy to use a g... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to: Choosing a roofing contractor: 1 of 2
Choosing a roofing contractor depends entirely on you, the consumer. Doing your homework and choosing the right contractor before the job will make your life a lot easier after your roof is finished and can save you considerable amounts of money in the end. When thinking about a contractor, the first thing you need to determi... More..