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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 2 of 121
Dear Anonymous,For most everybody criticism is difficult to take and yours was very harsh. I as a professional woman will look at this, not as a blow to my ego but rather a lesson to be taught.Your criticism is one of the best I have heard ever because you truly get into detail and are not afraid to share with me your heart. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 7 of 111
Love at first sight, I do believe in it. It's something unique that almost nobody experiences except the lucky few. Sometimes I wonder if love at first sight is truly something unique because those people listen to their hearts at all times.When I met my husband, I knew there was something about him. I knew something was goin... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 17 of 207
When choosing a pet, the most important thing is to choose a pet that fits your lifestyle because some people have time for a cat but not a dog. A dog is supposed to be a man's best friend which means they spend a lot of time being with their owner or a lot of time wanting to be with their owner. Which makes a better pet for ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 10 of 103
Small dogs are not necessarily safer pets. Many locations that adopt out pets warn against having small children in the household when you're to adopt some specific kinds of small dog. This is merely for the safety of both the dog and the child.Small dogs are already prone to a lot of dangers and injuries, small children add ... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Pudgy pets: Why your animal is getting fat: 1 of 8
Why would any animal get fat? That's kind of a silly question because as we think about how humans are getting fat because we choose what we eat and we don't exercise as much as we should. I'm one of those guilty few but as you realize you're gaining the extra pounds you might have to look at your pet and see if they are gain... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Conflict in Iraq: Is it possible to support the troops but not the war?: 6 of 45
The war is something that is a very difficult thing for a lot of people to talk about because of the lack of agreement. People used to support the war, used to agree with the ideas, and used to accept that whatever Bush said was right. Right now, we're going through a lot of changes and our new president promises to withdraw ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Oppression: 13 of 95
You can't do it!Who is to say I can'tHe says I can't, she says I can't.Just because I have trouble hearingdoesn't mean I don't understand.You're stupid someone would jeer at meYou can't because you're deaf.Is it because I'm deaf or because you think I can't?Can I do what I want or are you going to push me down?You know what, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should the media be giving Paris Hilton so much attention?: 11 of 56
As many people complain about how there are so many things going on in this world that we should be paying more attention to than Paris Hilton's latest drama. I would much rather focus on the right of privacy. Paris Hilton is a human being like everybody else and the choices she has been making have definitely attracted atten... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 70 of 312
Everyday, we're asked to make choices, and in the end.. we have to live with them. Choices such as should we put chemicals in our bodies and do we have the right to? Freedom of speech is something strongly reinforced in this country because we are perceived to be a free country right? Sometimes when I think and listen to side... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Gift ideas for adopting parents: 3 of 13
My family has adopted two children, one from a foreign country. From my experience, a card can mean a lot to the parents. The best gift you can give adopting parents is your support. My mother adopted me when i was 2 1/2 years old and her father never called her or even once acknowledged that I was being adopted.The worst fee... More..