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Having been recently laid off, I am pursuing my dream of writing for the first time, and seeing where it may lead me.

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Sick of celebrities: Will there be a backlash against the beautiful people?: 1 of 39
While I personally am weary of the amount of media attention paid to so-called 'beautiful people,' I don't believe we as a society can wean ourselves from the obsession with the lives of celebrities, even those famous solely for being famous. Certainly, in the best of times, following the happenings of the rich and famous is ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Assessing Madonna's right to adopt a child: 1 of 13
Although I do not avidly follow celebrity news, I have to admit that the media frenzy around Madonna's attemptto adopt a child from Malawi has both piqued my interest and left me flabbergasted at the ridiculousness of the outcome of the court proceedings. The main issues I have heard that have led the Malawi court to reject t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Life compared to golf: 2 of 15
Life is hard. Life is unfair. Sometimes, no matter how hard you work, life throws you a curve ball and sets you back. In life, the good guy doesn't always get ahead. And life can be a frustrating, unrewarding, and defeating game, but sometimes even the smallest of victories can give you the motivation to keep on trying. Golf ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Training tips for runners over 40: 1 of 6
Let's face it, no matter how painful it may be to admit it, your body begins to break down when you near or reach the age of forty. For me, I noticed things going downhill when I was 37. As someone who has been running since I was a teenager, I was in denial of the aches and pains that became more frequent, the old injuries t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Why we should treat the homeless with compassion: 4 of 19
Most of us who care about the issues of homelessness have no doubt read or heard about the statistics applied to this growing epidemic; untreated mental illness, addiction, and abuse are conditions that often lead down the path of hopelessness and despair, and eventually to being homeless. There are those social scientists, d... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Top 10 gift ideas for runners: 3 of 13
Runners are easy people to buy gifts for, because generally they are always in need of running clothes. While running jackets, various layers, caps, and pants make wonderful presents, they tend to be expensive, difficult to buy because of size and style issues and much of the time, runners buy their clothes themselves. Here a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment How to rediscover the motivation to run: 4 of 17
I have been running for almost twenty-three years, and from my experience and the experience of other runners who have shared their thoughts with me over the years, I believe there are two types of runners in the world. There are those who are motivated by results and goals; these runners often run and train with groups, ente... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running Common running mistakes to avoid: 4 of 14
Running can provide a lifetime of health, wellness, joy, friendship and many other benefits to many enthusiasts, and it has remained one of the most popular activities for decades around the world. But like most other things in life, there can also be some negative aspects to the sport which can have some less than beneficial... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Weight and your metabolism: 3 of 10
The weight loss industry rakes in millions of dollars every year, and each new diet or 'lifestyle' program claims to have finally found the answer to successful weight loss. Of course, as we all should know by now, diets which are restrictive in any way do not work in the longterm, and could very well be harmful to your healt... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 6 of 18
I have never met anyone who actually loves the process of cleaning, particularly spring cleaning, which can seem like a daunting task, especially in a world where everyone is too busy with the demands of daily life. But most people admit to feeling a sense of renewal and accomplishment after the job is done, especially as the... More..