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I am a writer because I am a thinker. I've always been a thinker; and have never found the off switch. I get by on very little sleep and usually am in a state of perpetual go. I love the written word. Writing has always played a major role in my life.

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Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Modern society has become obsessed by media-driven entertainment: 1 of 10

Has society become obsessed with media-driven entertainment? You're seeing this on a screen right now, but are you obsessed with reading it? Can you live without your laptop or BlackBerrry? (One Chicago hotel will help you with the latter, by the way: It provides a special check-in for your handheld companion, keeping it loc...
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) How to survive in a dead-end job: 3 of 17

At first, you thought your job had potential. You got praise and perks. Now you've been passed over - twice! - for that promotion (and, since then, that job has been eliminated anyway). And you're left with the now soul-sucking same routine you mastered after a week on the job. Quitting seems too risky - and may not be your ...
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Women in the Workplace: Competition or Cattiness?: 1 of 5

Let's drop the twisted sister routine! It's the dirty little secret of sisterhood. In our supposedly enlightened and evolved working world, where women have more power than ever, something is lurking that we don't even want to whisper about. It's so sinister and subversive (for some; though others actually gleefully boast ab...
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms The meaning of unconditional love: 9 of 42

What is unconditional love - and why is it so elusive? Unconditional-love is love without expectation of reciprocity. It's love that sets no boundaries, places no restrictions and has no intent to control. Many aspire to give (and receive) this love, but it's a challenging thing for most of us to accomplish. The reason, say ...
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Using common courtesy on business emails: 2 of 9

5 tips for courteous business e-mails What your mom told you still applies: Manners count. Especially when it comes to business e-mail. We've all gotten comfortable using our own shorthand to shoot a longtime client a quick question, or to respond to a colleague's request with a quick comment . Still, as we're doing more and...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Self-forgiveness key to inner peace: 6 of 25

The key to inner peace is self-forgiveness. Even the knowledge that no one's perfect doesn't give us comfort when we're awake at night with guilt gnawing at us. We run the transgression(s) over and over in our mind. Why did we snarl at our friend? How could we have flubbed that presentation? And why can't we just stop bingei...
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) Understanding why celebrities divorce so often: 3 of 12

A few years ago when Paul McCartney and Heather Mills announced they were divorcing, no one was surprised that the former Beatle and the activist were parting ways. Despite a wedding in a castle and a young daughter, the duo's six-year union was irrevocably broken. And when the celebrity couple's split got to court, and the ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am: 52 of 192

I am every woman every child every man I am love joy pain I am hope I am dreams I am disappointment I am a breath of fresh air I am good but not always I am right but not always I am wrong and I have regrets I am me I am you I AM HUMAN
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Tribute to the legend of Michael Jackson: 3 of 11

Let's pay tribute to the legend of Michael Jackson by reflecting on the "true" magic of his GLOVE. The most potent and intriguing symbol of celebrity during the 80's is that of a piece of sequined apparel: Michael Jackson's single white glove. It is a piece of cultural archeology safely ensconced in history along with his ve...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How can I focus on my destiny and success?: 3 of 11

What do you wish for when you see a falling star? More specifically, what would you wish your life to be like if you absolutely, positively could not fail? Life coach Martha Beck provides the inspiration for your answer in her new book, Steering by Starlight. Her premise is that we're all meant to follow our North Star our o...