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Recently married grad student in WV. Loves wildlife, gardening, reading, writing, and hiking.

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Travel > United States Hidden surfing towns: Best places to avoid the crowd: 2 of 17
One of the best and most amusing hidden surfing towns is a place called Bolinas, California. Although only a stream's breadth away from the popular Stinson Beach, and just over one hour north of San Francisco, California, this town remains elusive. It is this elusiveness that makes it such a tantalizing destination.What keep ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 188 of 784
For TristanWith you I have someone I can unclothe my soul with,Even if I am glimpsing my own nakedness for the first time.With you, I find a simple-ness that I have always sought and admired.You give me so much more than chocolates.You give me respect, trust, the complement of being real with me, and the gift of knowing mysel... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Parents and children: 8 of 28
This sucks!Rachel sat at the dinner table scowling at her plate. It felt like everyone was always nit picking what she did. No one ever stopped to listen to what she had to say. Her parents would find something to yell at her about and then yell at her again when she tried to defend herself. She sat silently at the table, her... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Can you believe in God and also in what science has proved: 4 of 11
Small Spark: A Scientist and a Chrisitan According to Richard Wright's book "Through the Eyes of Faith", everyone has a memory they can look back on as the lighting spark of their biology interest. For me, that spark is the time I spent as a young child at the Louisville Zoo. My mother signed me up for "Zookids" classes. I sp... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How to make your parents' visits pleasant, fun and comfortable: 1 of 1
When the 'Rents Come a Knockin'Having your parents visit your home can become a strange mix of warm-fuzzy feelings and twilight zone phenomena. The people you spent the first part of your life with are now guests in your space observing your lifestyle (which may be quite different from what you grew up with). This melding of ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tattoo history: Samoan, Polynesian, and Maori tattooing cultures: 1 of 1
More than Skin Deep... Traditional Tattooing in SamoaWhen you hear the word tattoo' your mind may fly to an image of a young man with pierced body parts, an angular haircut, and tight-fitting dark clothes. Or maybe your mind conjures up a burly man with a scraggly beard, bandanna adorned head, wallet on a chain, and no shirt ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 69 of 124
Living together before marriage is a dated question. Most couples I know live together without intention of marriage. It is no longer a "let's see if we're compatible" scenario. It is now just the next stage in a serious relationship. Why? Well, many couples wonder why they should get married in the first place. It is a big e... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Gardening tips: How to start bedding plants: 33 of 59
Healthy, full beds don't happen overnight. In fact, they begin the year before. At the end of summer, remove all non-woody plants from your bed! Yes, even your bulbs (store the perennials and bulbs in a moist towel to prevent desiccation). Pull everything and loosen the soil with a hoe, trowel, or spade. This will help nutrie... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters 10 Ways to build a resume you are proud of: 28 of 46
Three keys to a great Resume:A good Resume is your key to the door of opportunity. But how do you transform that blank page into a shining document? You must remember that there are three key parts to a good Resume: content, format, and attention to detail. Content is the easiest one to start with. What must your Resume inclu... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Things you shouldn't do before you go to bed (if you want to sleep): 22 of 36
Things you shouldn't do before you go to bed (if you want to sleep)Our culture is go, go, go. Whether you are in elementary school, college, a career, or retirement, your schedule is expected to be bursting at the seams. This could be one reason why so many of us have struggled with that seemingly simple task: falling asleep.... More..