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Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Understanding the 'friends with benefits' trend in young adults: 2 of 30
The friends I have all have benefits to me. It is easy for me to understand why young adults are into the trend of having friends with benefits. I mean, what good is a friend if you can't benefit from them?The only problem I have with friends with benefits is how to organize them in the categories of the benefits they offer. ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things you should never do in an elevator: 4 of 29
Elevators are a great place to meet new people. It's so hard nowadays to find good people to talk to about what you do and what you can do for them. Everyone thinks your trying to sell them something or trying to trick them out of their pants. I often find myself in the elevator with some of the weirdest people in the world. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Determining the value of an antique: 5 of 15
If I was a person of reputation and honesty, then I would not be of value in determining value of an antique. Thank the Lord, I have no reputation and am dishonest. Therefore, I will forge forward with the aspects of determining value for antiques.Consider an apple that has fallen from a tree and sits on the ground. It waits ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Trick or treating: Alternatives to treats: 9 of 22
Some Halloween treats are delicious and some suck. Candy is always a good treat to give and it keeps the dental industry in business. There are those in the world that believe that we should prevent children from getting candy for treats on Halloween. They try giving apples, onions, or cash as treats to the little people dres... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to sell your old computer: 5 of 12
A good start to selling a computer is to become knowledgable about the computer your going to sell. In fact the easiest way to get to know the product your selling is to use a screwdriver. Simply take off the side panel of the computer and look inside to all the circuits, wiring, fans, and screws. The monitor is a little more... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Save money and help the environment! How to repurpose household items: 14 of 29
The grass in my yard reminds me that life is fragile and it needs to be cut. It could be how green it is or how tall it is. I don't know. I do know that after the grass is cut that I have a months' worth of clothing to wear. That's practical and it saves money. My ability to save money not only helps out the environment, but ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What makes a best friend: 48 of 96
I have had numerous best friends over the years. It's good that I able to make friends easily because of the amount of best friends I have gone through. The key to making a best friend is the material you use.The first time I made a best friend was when I got tired of talking to myself in a mirror. Yeah, it's great to look at... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Why we need the feminist movement: 7 of 14
Feminism is a very necessary movement. In fact, I prefer to catergorize the feminst movement in chapters of development. These chapters explain the importance of each significant moment in women's history as the attitude and the type of environment that feminists thrive in. The attitudes create a structured environment of the... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The butcher: 1 of 1
Mr. Picklepux owns the butcher shop around the corner from my alley. He's a nice man because he gives me first dibs on the meat parts he throws away. In fact, my life has only gotten better since Mr. Picklepux has entered it. I guess I am just lucky that way. He offers me advice and talks to me in a way no other man has. It m... More..
Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry Choosing meats: On the value of seeking cooked rather than raw meat: 1 of 1
The other day I was walking around the grocery store looking for a good piece of beef to throw on the grill and I noticed all the raw meat in the freezer. It amazed me that some many dead things were amassed for my viewing pleasure. I guess it could be worse, I mean, it's not like there are cages of living animals to choose f... More..