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I was born in Albuquerque, NM back in 1985. I grew up in Wyoming jumping from foster home to adoptive home to youth corrections and ended up homeless when I was 18. I've seen both sides of the income scale in my short life and much prefer where I'm at to

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Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to remove a tick from a dog: 1 of 24

Ticks are a common occurrence for many people, especially those who live in areas with deer and other wildlife. These little blood-sucking parasites (literally) can transmit diseases such as Lyme Disease and tick paralysis. The best way to protect your dog is by preventing a tick from biting. Use a collar specifically for ti...
Sciences > Psychology Intuition: Have you ever met someone you immediately disliked?: 1 of 18

In my travels I have met many people who have seemed wrong or off' somehow and have immediately disliked them. The insight that flashes through us when meeting certain people, passing by alleyways or even just walking into an area, are tied to our instinct for self-preservation. Unlike premonition, intuition isn't a flash of...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Things to consider when choosing a dog: 3 of 47

Choosing a dog is far more difficult in today's world than it was in the past. Dogs in history served a purpose, they worked for their owners and in return they were fed, sheltered and taken care of. Very rarely were they kept solely for companionship. Some dogs are great no matter where or how they are kept and others need ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My soul: 6 of 66

Blackened and burned, The hardened shell Encases the tender sprout. Darkness encroaches Threatening the frail Weakening wall. Bitterness, Cynicism Fall before the storm. Loving arms shield Grace and beauty. The clouds part, A blinding ray Finds it's way through The gaping crack. With tenderness the wall Is peeled away; Crumb...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Paving the way to end homelessness: 1 of 10

I've spent quite a bit of time homeless during my adult life. I remember going to the governments assistance programs and being turned down because I didn't have a permanent address. Homelessness isn't a problem that can be solved. It's not a quick fix, wave the wand and poof it's gone, type of problem. Until the general pub...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Guide to caring for your pet: 2 of 19

Pets are a necessity for many of us. They provide exercise, mental healing, physical healing and many other things vital for our well being. Species plays a tiny part of what our animals do for us but it can be a major key in how we care for them. Every individual needs customized care, while some may do fine on 'junk' food ...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The case against abandoning pets: 1 of 9

Abandoning a pet is an atrocious act which should result in severe punishment for the person responsible. Contrary to what the PETA propaganda tries to convince people of, domesticated animals are NOT capable of fending for themselves. The majority of companion animals who end up homeless die within the first six months unle...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My Pit Bull: 3 of 26

I found Aello about a month ago. She was running around the neighborhood and since I've got a horrible weak spot for strays I called her over to me. She came at a dead run, whining and crying the whole way. About three feet from me she sat and looked at me, unsure about my intention. Her ears and been cropped by some idiot w...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Goddess: 3 of 26

In the center Of the Dance, The Weaver sits. Her shuttle flies Across the warp strings, In and out The weft threads. Narrow at first, Growing wider Until the edges intertwine. She chooses the patterns All feet follow. From spinning sun To falling star. To everything there is Purpose. First the Waxing, Tide of Innocence. A ch...
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Why some Pit Bulls are naturally mean: 1 of 8

First, let me clear up the difference between the Pit Bull (APBT) and the pit bull. The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was originally bred to be a working dog. They are a bully breed with a definite set of standards. This is the only true Pit Bull. Hence the capitalization of the P and the B. The pit bull is any dog who fi...