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I love, love the outdoors and nature. I love traveling the U.S., there are so many wonderful things to see, you don't ever have to leave the states either. I want to travel as many places as possible before I have to go live with God, then there will be another

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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Are people born gay?: 12 of 102
Ha! Ha! Happy Gay or ? I don't think people are born gay or heterosexual. I believe we are just born as male or female. I believe that the description of our gender comes later on in life. It is a never ending process. I have four daughters and they have all only dated males, two are married to males, two live with their mal... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If I ruled the world: 4 of 25
If I ruled the world.... I do rule the world ask Miss Molly, with her tail all curled. Her every whim and want neglect it, I don't. She sleeps by my side with her speckled, colored hide. Don't get in her face for, to bite yours is no disgrace. She loves me it's plain to see. I love her I will not deter. She is my best friend... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to earn respect at a pool hall: 2 of 12
I love billiards or pool as it is commonly referred to. My husband and I shoot pool regularly at a small bar in Kannapolis, NC. We shot on an APA league about 14 years ago. We stopped that really quick. We both love pool, but the APA brings out the worst in some people. There are some simple rules to follow to earn respect a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Rental home vacation disasters: 2 of 10
"Patience is a virtue". "Persistence pays off". "Believe nothing you hear and only half of what your see". These are all wise sayings and words to be heeded when shopping online for vacation rentals. Trust me. I have experienced the end result of some "bad" online vacation rentals. I have since learned how to shop "smart" on... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care How to choose a doctor for your needs: 2 of 6
Do it today! Don't wait till tomorrow? In case of sickness or emergency, there may be no time to consider all available resources for getting help, without much thought or effort on your part, therefore; finding a Doctor is not something that should wait until the need is evident.Injury or sudden illness often means a visit ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Escape: 10 of 19
Rust NEVER sleeps and time stands still for no one. How true this is. Escape! Stop and smell the roses? When? in between running out the door to clock in one minute before the dreaded work day, or before running into the house to do the laundry, cook the food, take care of the dog, the kids, and the husband. Escape! Take a f... More..
Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing A vacationer's guide to deep-sea fishing in Florida: 5 of 8
A great place to start your Florida Deep Sea Fishing Trip is at your fingertips, literally. Florida Keys and Key West Television Show and Guide Service Featured on ESPN, VERSUS and SUN SPORTS, hosted by Captain Tom Rowland and Captain Rich Tudor, this program has information for the deep sea fisher"person". I say this joking... More..
Travel > United States Hilton Head: The ideal location for the active traveler: 7 of 9
Lush, pristine beaches, kayaking and golf, flexible accommodation options, endless recreation, day and night entertainment. Sound interesting? This and much more await you at Hilton Head Island. Located on the East Coast in the Southeastern part of South Carolina, Hilton Head is the 2nd largest Barrier Island in the United S... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to get ejected from a pool hall: 7 of 8
Piss off the bartender! This is the ultimate means of getting booted right out the door. He's already chapped, he just mopped up a bottle of beer for the fourth time since coming in at 4:00 p.m. and it is just 6:30, seven hours to go! "Hey dude, the pockets on the table are for balls, not beer bottles", not your balls either... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Finding the meaning of life: 81 of 88
Gotta Be Sh...... me! I love to hear people discuss things philosophically, and can usually stay really calm and rational and either agree or disagree; but sometimes there are some things that really chap my asteroids. "There is no meaning to Life, Life is a purposeless accident, We are here for no reason whatsoever, goodnes... More..