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I am a writer. "I sit at a typewriter and bleed". I'm also a holistic health care and Reiki Master practitioner (also certified in complimentary and alternative medicine).

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Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The Patriot Act: Invasion of privacy: 10 of 16
I was talking on the phone with my dad; my dad the ex-navy seal, Vietnam war Vet, retired butcher and independent (typically) on his thoughts and votes. I was reading him an essay I was writing about my favorite founding father, Ben Franklin. This so far sounds completely non-threatening and would seem to have nothing to do ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Health benefits of marijuana: 5 of 8
First and foremost is should be mentioned that contrary to popular belief, the smoking of marijuana has 25% more carcinogens than the smoking of tobacco. That being said, marijuana has been used as a treatment for people with various types of cancer (especially of the stomach and the colon) and HIV/AIDS because of its abilit... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Understanding who the Druids were: 7 of 11
The image of a white robed old man with a long white beard is a quite fanciful image that some have of the ancient druids. More likely the druids were men wearing whatever robes were of their stature for the time period with mud caked white dread locks (in battle they were described as looking like fierce porcupines) and pai... More..
Other Human imperfection: 92 of 144
A is A. I keep telling myself, A is A. There are seeming contradictions in everyone, but finding the ones within ones self are usually harder and scarier to face. I profess that there is beauty in everything. But I don't always see it. And I hate the word 'beautiful' because I think it gets used to much out of context. I hat... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Summer desserts: 30 of 45
Easy Raspberry Truffles: *1/2 c. butter *1 package fresh raspberries *1/3 c. cocoa powder *3/4 c. powdered sugar mash the raspberries with a potato masher and set aside. Cream vegan butter. Sift in the cocoa; making sure that there are no lumps. Add the powdered sugar also making sure that there are no lumps. Cream mixture. ... More..
Education > Financing College Best ways to finance your college tuition: 9 of 13

Remember this mom's and dad's: almost every stripper will tell you that she is a college student. My friends and I all went to our first strip club together when we were eighteen. Every single stripper we talked to went to some college in our area. With that in mind, I went home slightly disheartened. My parents were far too... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communication: Your most burning questions in life: 27 of 38
When did Feminism become a bad word? Where was I when this meeting went down? Why didn't I have a say? What? You think that Feminism is not a bad word? Let me prove it to you, close your eyesnow visualize the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Feminist'. What did you see? If you drew a blank, you're better than m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Reflections: What America needs: 28 of 39
To all concerned: It is with a heavy heart that today I go vote. I am scared; and anyone who knows me well knows me not to be fearful. At the beginning of this election cycle I was truly excited. I saw a hope and a wonder I had not seen before; people my age registering to vote in record number, a man of integrity giving a s... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Childhood memories: 18 of 25
Dinner was filled with greasy cheeseburgers at a diner, and questions about my current life status. I didn't feel like asking my dad what happened. Or for that matter why. What concerned me was that our waitress was neglecting my cup of coffee, and that I was in desperate need of a distraction. Coffee was good for that, the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Banning smoking in public areas: 73 of 101
Let's forget for a moment the rights of the smokers, because we have. When the smoking ban, or as they tried to call it 'Indoor Air Protection Act' was passed in Colorado, they gave us some time to get used to the idea before it was implemented. We in the service industry grumbled and made bad jokes until the night it happen... More..