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My name is Jennifer Harrison. I work as a software tester/spy during the day. In my spare time I enjoy writing stories, I mostly like writing children's stories but I do enjoy writing large checks to mortgage companies once a month too. Or so it would seem

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 3 of 55
Equal pay for men and women. Such a simple statement, and yet it is very complex. There is more to this argument than just men vs. women or equal rights among the sexes. Should women be paid the same as men to do the same job? Well, here are the factors one should consider before making the judgment call. 1. Do men and women... More..
Education > College Life Should race be considered for college admissions?: 3 of 54
College admissions are a nightmare for any High School Senior. Applying to the right school, completing the essay, making sure your grades have been good enough and getting it all submitted on time in order to ensure your success. Race is an uncontrollable factor. You cannot help it if you are born Black, White, Hispanic, As... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Remembering: 3 of 23
The sun shone bright in the sky overhead. Arms crossed over her chest, she walked, barefoot down the deserted highway. Blood was trickling down her forehead, stopping as the wind blew it into her hair. Her feet ached, but she knew she had to keep walking. Her dress was torn; her legs were bare and skinned. Cuts on her hands ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery: 26 of 119
The street was not busy. Not even a handful of cars were visible from where Hailey Tapper stood that afternoon. She walked up the street, looking from one side to the other, trying to become familiar with her new surroundings. She and her father just got into town earlier that day. Her father, Dan, was home, in their new hom... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 72 of 313
Abortion. The "right" to have an abortion. The "freedom" as Americans to "choose" what we do with our bodies. This is something every woman is entitled to. The "right" and "freedom" to "choose" what she does with her body. But what most people forget, is that she made that chose before she ever became pregnant. Pregnancy is ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Assessing the portrayal of gamers in movies: 3 of 13
There he was, in the basement, sitting on the couch with only a dim lamp on in the corner of the room. His shirt was wrinkled and his pants visibly dirty. His hair was greasy, though covered by a black beanie cap, and his fingers stained orange likely from the Doritos he ate for breakfast that day. He took a sip of his Mtn D... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Stay at home vs. working moms: Why the debate is irrelevant: 8 of 34
The debate is on. Which type of mother is best? Will it be the stay at home mom, who spends her days taking care of the kids and home needs, or the working mom who spends her day at a job, earning an income to take care of the kids and home needs. Break out the boxing gloves, because here we go! Let's start with the stay at ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Non-religious founding of the US: Exposing America's Christian foundation myth: 4 of 15
America's foundations were built on one philosophy: Freedom. The early settlers came to America not only for the sake of colonizing a new land, but also to escape the confines of the Christian Church. It was many peoples opinion that the Church used its power over the people to control and to some degree oppress its people. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 9 of 33
To say that a child raised by a stay-at-home parent will be better off than a child who attends daycare because their parents both work is making a very large assumption. The simple truth of the matter is not whether the child's parents both work or are able to stay home with the child, but rather how much quality time is be... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 29 of 68
I set a warm bowl of macaroni and cheese on the table. As usual, Anna was on the floor crying and I knelt down to pick her up. "Shh." I said in a calming voice and set her down in her high chair. "You hungry?" Anna stopped crying, opened her mouth, and pointed inside. I scooped some macaroni out onto a plate and lifted a spo... More..