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I consider myself more a thinker than a writer. But what is the point of having thoughts if you do not communicate them to others?

We are a gregarious, interdependent species; effective communication is an imperative! Although sadly lacking far too often in

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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Where you can cut down on living expenses: 1 of 79

To paraphrase Charles Dickens, the 19th century British author, "Earnings $500 per week, expenditures $495, result happiness. Earnings $500 per week, expenditures $505, result misery." The availability of credit in today's society may delay the misery, even by years, but it will catch up with you. If you are living beyond you... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 2 of 116

If one partner in a couple bonded by love, law and their beliefs violates that unity, and lets state it openly, fornicates with another person, is it forgivable? Should it be? In truth, this can only be answered by the person transgressed against, based on the couple's relationship and the circumstances of the transgression. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sad endings: 1 of 57

A Father's Loss of a Daughter Company closure takes away my job, But one more face in the unemployed mob. Social welfare offers but ten percent, Barely can I even pay the rent. No more under-table money to the ex; Daughter from me, taken to soothe her vex. Paternity test and courts say she's not mine. Daughter of my heart, ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 2 of 102

I open the door into a dimly lit room; quiet sounds of movement and soft whimpers greet my arrival. I flick on the light switch and see all the faces turn in my direction. On some are signs of hope and tails gently wag. Others show worry or outright fear and hunch towards the back of their cages. Yet another day dawns for the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Today's youth is lacking compassion: 1 of 51

Is it fair to say that today's youth lack compassion? Only if we are prepared to fantasize the reality of our own youth, to review our own past with rose-tinted glasses. As adults, our memories of those angst-ridden years of self-discovery in our teens lose their potency, we prefer to just remember the highlights and the shar... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to wear fur?: 1 of 37

Humans are omnivorous, it is natural for us to consume both animals and plants. We have become the most successful and feared predator on the planet, because we have minds and the amazing power to imagine. Our imagination has enabled us to create ways to modify our environment for our benefit. This includes the ability to dom... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Narcissism: The decline of a society: 1 of 34

History gives us many examples of narcissism being symbolic of the decline of previously great civilizations. The Romans threw back barbarian invaders a multitude of times until the self-absorption and immediate self-interest of the Roman Empire's rulers spread down into the populace. The Greeks, the Persians, the Assyrians a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The positive and negative aspects of diversity: 1 of 31

Diversity is a word that has become far more commonly used in our vocabulary since the early 1990s when the environmental issue of biological diversity was raised to public awareness. Since then its increased use has spread to the social sciences, primarily in discussions on lifestyles, cultures, religions and nationalities. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Creationism vs. evolution: Will the controversy ever end?: 2 of 58

Creationism is most strongly identified with the Christian religion, but all religions have their creation stories. The desire, almost a need, to understand where we come from is strong in all societies, at least in those living above the subsistence level. There is a certain element of irony in the stance of the Christian fu... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Tips for justifying your IT budget for 2009: 1 of 29

While all of us in the business know how important information technology is to our host company, convincing predominantly technophobic upper level corporate officers and board members of the same is a task requiring potent interpersonal skills rather than logic. If you wish to succeed in obtaining a workable budget for 2009,... More..