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Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy What is wrong with this world?: 5 of 123
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS WORLD There will always be someone complaining about something; we will never please everyone all of the time. But, there are some things that simply sit bad with most all of us all the time. These are the things we need to concentrate on improving, or at least changing. They are the things that make ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?: 1 of 24
So you have a book and you want to publish it. You've gathered all your best thoughts in between two covers and you want the world to read it. You've had family read it and it has brought them to tears. You've had your wife read it, and edit it and she cannot put it down. Now it's complete. How do you get it into the hands o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Buying art on eBay: 1 of 9
I consider art anything that cosmetically pleases me; photography, watercolor, ceramics, jewelry, it really doesn't matter. I'm just looking to be pleased. In fact some of what may be considered classic or masterful doesn't even appeal to me at all. Some of what I have seen elevated to high places, could even disgust me at t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Is it better to write a poem based on experience or based on opinion?: 8 of 71
Experience is actually having been there. You have been to the physical, mental, or spiritual spot your poem is describing. You have been there either physically or mentally or spiritually. I don't mean you have been there in thought only. I mean you have experienced that emotion or that activity. I have dreamed of going to ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium Why Helium is addictive: 4 of 30
Why is Helium addictive? Not, Is Helium addictive but why is it? It's a given, that something like Helium would be addictive, partocularly to those who fancy themselves a writer of any calibre, but what makes it that way? Why do I HAVE to get on Helium first thing every morning? Why must it be the last stop I make before shu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Philosophy: Which came first, the chicken or the egg?: 9 of 67
Which do you prescribe to; creationism or evolution? Both give us clear answers on some of the questions but both leave us questioning some of the answers. I think we can all agree that our origin is drenched in one of those two; there are no other choices. Or is there? Is it possible a combination of the two could really be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Why the passing of time seems to accelerate as we age: 10 of 45
There will be no sleeping tonight. I'll go to bed at 8:00 PM but I'll just toss and turn. I'll spend an hour flipping and flopping in bed trying to get comfortable only to sit up and find out it is only 8:05 PM. That's what Christmas Eve was all about when I was a kid. The passing of time was the slowest thing in my life It ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Navigating the journey of life: 7 of 30
At a very young age I was directed down a path I would not have chosen had I been cognizant of my surroundings. I was not navigating; I was a passenger but my navigator was untrained and careless. We are all passengers as we begin our journey through life. We will be passengers for several years before we get the opportunity... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is committing suicide wrong: 34 of 108
IS COMMITTING SUICIDE WRONG I was brought up in a broken home. I am Caucasian but I lived with my Mother and her Black lover and black family. The black family members were extremely dedicated in their religion; they were 7th Day Adventists. My Mother was easily swept up in the regality of it all. When I would visit my Dad, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Earning rating stars on Helium: 9 of 22
I am so excited to be a part of the Helium revolution. I joined Helium back in June of 2007 but, for some reason, never participated until just recently, toward the end of February 2008. I don't know why, I must have been too busy with other things. Now that I am rating and writing though, I simply cannot seem to get enough.... More..