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As a teen, I sometimes wrote poems, but hid or threw them away. In 2001 I was introduced to the internet and also a writing site. I submitted a few very cheesy and amateur poems. This site had a contest where 20 people were selected. Each day we had to write

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Tips for salvaging a blind date: 2 of 18
Friends have the best of intentions. Everything they described about your blind date seemed to fit you perfectly. You were excited for the night and dressed in your finest attire. You always believed your friend knew you well...until! First impressions are important. They give a clue to whether the person is your type. You'v... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Best ways to avoid getting stressed: 1 of 9
Avoiding stress all together is impossible. Stress is sometimes derived from the external - things that we cannot control such as a thunderstorm that appears on your wedding day or someone rear-ending your car. Some stress is internally based, which may be a matter of perceiving things negatively and possibly distorting the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alcoholism: 10 of 82
"The Imposter" Returning from battleground a medic that healed others Faltering in his efforts to forget the skeletons- the gruesome flesh and bones scattered athwart in the psyche He pacified wounds with a venom Attaching itself like a leech Alcohol numbed the memories a combination of sacred and profane Filtered between in... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to forgive the unforgivable: 5 of 41
Sometimes the hurt one inflicts upon another is deliberate. Sometimes it's unintentional. Either way, the pain can be deep and haunting. We can become consumed by this pain, the resentment, the anger and forgiveness doesn't even seem to be an option - but, it is. Forgiveness is a choice. Forgiveness is something you do for y... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Looking back on high school romances: 1 of 8
The cool, crisp air of fall set an atmosphere for new beginnings. I was stepping into my first year of high school, loving the extra curricular activities such as football games and dances. Let's not forget the comfort of pretty sweaters and those cool bell- bottom jeans. Many yesterdays have passed since then, but the memor... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality What to talk about on a first date: 6 of 43
A good impression on the first date means a good chance of a second date. Physical attraction is important to most, but what we say goes a long way in capturing and holding the other's attention. It's also just as important to listen to your date attentively. A first date should be about getting to know each other on the sur... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Women: How to get and keep the man you want: 3 of 21
Getting what you want takes knowing what you want. You need a clear vision of what type of man will enhance your life. Think about the characteristics that are a must-have and those that are negotiable. You may be totally against being in a relationship with a man that isn't employed, but him not knowing how to read a map ca... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Dealing with rejection in daily life: 2 of 14
Some people "feel" rejected regularly in the course of daily life. Does this mean they are actually being rejected or do they simply feel a "sense" of rejection? It depends on the individual and the circumstances. Some people misinterpret something that has been said or done and take it as a personal rejection. Others may ha... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to control feelings of jealousy: 6 of 41
Most everyone experiences jealousy at some point in their life, but jealousy for some, can get out of control. It becomes a toxin to themselves and adversely affects their relationships. In some cases we may "feel" jealous, but the reality could be that someone is manipulating us, deliberately trying to cause jealousy. While... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Who are you to judge others?: 23 of 152
There is judging and then there is judging. We don't have the right to judge others while dismissing our own faults. We shouldn't judge with a critical or hypocritical heart. We should pay more attention to what we are doing than what those around us are doing - look inward first before looking outward. I do believe we have ... More..