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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family memories: 4 of 41
I'm not exactly sure why this is the most prominent thing I remeber about my grandfather, but for some strange reason whenever I think of him I think of the times he'd chase me around the house. Not in an I've done something wrong way, but in a playful way that, well, for lack of a better description, used to scare me until I... More..
Education > College Life Packing for college: Avoid procrastination and be prepared: 3 of 21
Okay, so college is just around the corner and you haven't even thought about packing. No worries, you can do this! It's not the end of the world. Take it in a few simple strides. One, remember you are headed off to college and, while the cute stuff decorating your room at home is fun, you won't need all of it in your college... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to leave if you're afraid of your spouse: 5 of 32
Being in an abusive relationship can be a scary and dangerous affair. One moment, the person you pledged to spend the rest of your life with is the kind and carrying person with whom you fell madly in love. The next moment, that person is severely beating you, your children, or pets. What do you do? Do you stay and work it ou... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to keep your sex life alive: 11 of 60
Some say that a couple's sex life dies once they get married. Is that really true? Maybe there are those out there who let it die, because they don't work on it. As with any relationship, a couple's sex life needs to me nurtured, cared for and worked on. Here are a few tips to ensure that you have a wonderful sex life after y... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 11 of 42
You've probably heard your parents tell you over and over again, that "just because your friends do it, doesn't mean you have to." Well, I hate to break it to you, but sometimes they are right. I know, I know, I've lost my mind and gone over to the dark side because, yes, I just said that sometimes parents are right! Yep, I'm... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Cowboy humor: True stories about cattle: 12 of 32
I grew up in farm country, or at least as much farm country as you can have in Central Virginia. Yep, it was me and two hundred and sixty acres of wide open spaces (minus the trees, creek, and fences to keep the cattle in). In the summer I'd come home from school, tug on boots, jeans, and old t-shirts and head out to the fiel... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to deal with back to school doldrums: 2 of 5
You've had an awesome summer. You've slept late, hung out at the pool, gone shopping whenever you wanted, and spent time do whatever you wanted to do. No, summer is over and you have to think about going back to school. Yuck! Okay, so it's not really as bad as you may think and, if you find yourself feeling a little blue abou... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to discover what your grandmother really wants for Christmas: 5 of 8
The holidays are a magical time of year. Lights go up in and on houses, holiday music fills the air, the aroma of yummy treats brings grumbles to the stomach and instigates the licking of lips, and family and friends come together. In the midst of this magic there is the chaos that comes with what to get someone for Christmas... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for seniors: 8 of 12
You've bought the large gifts that fit under the tree for the special seniors in your life. Now, it's time to focus on the stockings. Children of all ages love waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking of cool gadgets, trinkets and treats. Below are a few great stocking stuffer ideas for the fabulous seniors in your life t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Teen advice: How to get a summer job: 36 of 42
The school year is about to wind down and you need a summer job. Some of your friends are going to the beach for the summer and want you to come along (but convincing your parents that you want to "move" to the beach for the summer and work in an ice cream shack isn't going to happen). Some of your friends are working in musi... More..