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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being overwhelmed: 4 of 135
Astounding that a man like me,Calm, cool, collected, in control,Has found myself easily beaten down,Being overwhelmed by a mere girl.I am used to swimming life agilely,Not being sucked under by sensual riptides,Feelings flowing over my head,Drowning me in an ocean of emotions.I am dazed, dumbfounded, defeated,I know well that... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Locked out your heart: 15 of 104
You've barricaded your soul,Locked out your heart,Dug a moat around your body,Built a fortress of solitude.Attempting to avoid love's painYou strengthen your earthly citadel,But your walls will not hold,They will be topped, you will be conquered.In love's never ending wars,None are spared, all are casualties.There are no winn... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 26 of 147
Don't pity me my sweet childAs I lie here, an old man, near to death.I am so grateful that you sit by my side,Holding my hand.My body is shutting down,The pain has already gone away.Don't pity me beautiful angelFor my being an unbeliever,For my having no God,For my being unsaved.I've lived a fruitful life as I saw fit.I have ... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Is chivalry dead?: 20 of 76
Is chivalry dead?No, of course not. This article looks at just one aspect of chivalry, the one mostly associated with the term today. That aspect is the courteous treatment of women by a man.Certain duties are assumed by the chivalrous man toward women. They include service and a general civil graciousness. The duties are owe... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Commentary: Gas prices: 10 of 34
The media has been telling us for a long time now, but especially lately, that gas prices are too high and are hurting Americans. "Pain at the Pump" is a common phrase these days. Big oil companies are vampires sucking the blood from the poor as well as the vanishing middle class. The economy has never been worse, we've sold ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) How to write an obituary: 7 of 23
Newspapers are dying all across the country and that's a shame. People are dying too and that's life. Supposedly newspapers are being replaced by television news and the internet. Maybe, but some of the most important sections of the local papers are not being replaced. This article is about my favorite, the local obituaries.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Which version of the Bible is the true one: 4 of 12
Which version of the Bible is the true one?Anyone attempting to answer the above question is giving an opinion; an uninformed, highly prejudice opinion. The word "version" brings to mind bible translations written in different times and varying styles. The King James Version, the New International Version, the Good News for M... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Where was God on 9/11?: 17 of 48
On September 11, 2001, God was many places but he was especially with Mohamed Atta and his eighteen compatriots as they hijacked four American commercial aircraft and flew to martyrdom and into the history books.Where is God usually? Where does he live or hang out? Is he in Heaven, or on Earth, or in Hell, or is he in all thr... More..
Business > Business (Other) What do you do if you receive an inappropriate advance from a boss: 2 of 5
You feel that your boss at work is making inappropriate advances toward you. Before deciding to take action make sure that your feelings are justified. Is it possible that your boss is just flirting or being nice? Does he act the same with everyone else? Do you have any ongoing personal or medical issues that may be affecting... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The most annoying TV ads: 16 of 39
The commercials that annoy me the most are the direct marketing commercials. All of them. Especially annoying are those hosted by the grand master of direct marketing, Billy Mays.Most of these commercials have a similar pattern.1. They introduce the product. Usually it is new, amazing, extraordinary, revolutionary, world-shat... More..