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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: What I learned growing up around animals
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Take one small girl. Place on a farm in Iowa. Mix in a liberal mixture of cats, dogs, hawks, raccoons, possums, owls, deer, and assorted backyard birds and what do you get? You get a whole lot of serious lessons taught by Earth's greatest teachers (plus a whole lot of laughs along the way). Lesson #1 - It's always better to ... More..

Sports & Recreation > NASCAR Why NASCAR is so popular
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A Sport Unlike Any Other The roar of the engines, the smell of burning tires and exhaust, the thunder of a screaming crowd cheering on their favorite and that's even before you step onto the track. One sport has evolved from the moonshiner's outrunning the local law to a southern specialty', with the devoted either at the tr... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cat behavior and quirks based on breed
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What has four legs, two eyes, a tail, and a personality that is as individual as a fingerprint? The answer is the feline, one of the world's most popular pet choices next to the dog. Since their domestication, felines have traveled odd paths with their human companions. From guarding temples in ancient Siam, to being revered... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Leopard Gecko
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My Own Little Miracle: The Lizard Ambassador We've all heard the amazing stories of people whose lives have been improved in some way by an animal. Sometimes its a loyal golden retriever who uses his senses to aid a blind person. Or the heroic German Shepard on the local police force who took a bullet to save his partner. Ev... More..

Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Reptiles that make the best pets
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I have a special friend. He's always there for me, and never cares if I'm home late. He's not cute or furry, but he doesn't chew on the furniture. He may not be able to lick my face, but one look from his beady little eyes and I fall in love all over again. He's not a dog or a cat. He's my leopard gecko Inky. Leopard geckos ... More..

Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting the right cat for you
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It's a special time in a person's life when they decide to adopt a cat. Cats are independent, highly personable creatures with minds of their own. There is nothing like having a warm cat snuggle with you, or to have a cute furry face purring two inches from your own after a hard day of work. The first step in getting a cat i... More..

Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Common mistakes of new cat owners
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So You Have a Cat How did it start? Was it passing the pet store and seeing the adorable little kittens playing with a ball? Maybe a friend who was moving and couldn't take their beloved pet with them? Or maybe you've actually been thinking about it for a while. The truth a cat is relatively easy to care for, once you know w... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True karaoke stories
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Ever have just one of those days'? One of those days when you can't decide between screaming as loud as you can in frustration or breaking down into tears? One of those days when you seriously consider letting the fantasy of punching your boss in the nose become reality? A day where all the frustrations of your job, home lif... More..

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