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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood toys: 1 of 15
MooseltoeAs big as me, he wasa Christmas gift, a reindeerwith rough, brown fur,over-sized head and antlers.I called him Mooseltoe.We went to dances, he and Ispinning through the room,carefree, happy, and wild.He was my date, and I,his friend, held his antlersas we danced, they ripped.Horrified, I sent him to surgery,But Mom w... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate chip cookies: 3 of 34
This is the recipe that won my husband's heart: his favorite food group is chocolate chip cookies. His little sister's recipe was always his favorite. She had quite spoiled him by making them regularly throughout high school. When I met him, he probably told me about her cookies more often than he talked about his mother's co... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to cook rice: 1 of 6
Rice can be a little temperamental whether cooked on a stove, in a microwave, or in a rice cooker. If you don't cook it just right, it'll be too dry or too wet, or it might not cook all the way through. Many cooks differ on how they make the "perfect" batch of rice. It seems each has his own tricks. Well, I do have mine. I di... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Things you should never do in a restaurant: 2 of 11
Top Ten Ways to Be a Terrible Diner10. Forget Your Table MannersEveryone who is older than 5 ought to know to chew with his mouth closed, use the napkin to wipe his mouth, and take a trip to the restroom to emit body functions. It was cute when you were a baby, but poor table manners will give you some enemies as an adult.9. ... More..
Education > College Life Finding time for yourself in a busy college schedule: 6 of 18
College life is busy. There are papers, quizzes, required meetings, group projects, papers, jobs, midterms, finals, and more papers. And who has time for all the parties? It can be very easy to get lost in college life, and start to feel worn thin. Can college life be more than trying to get caught up? Absolutely! Here are so... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Is there shame in being a virgin?: 5 of 14
With today's media, it can be hard to see value in virginity anymore. Virgins are called losers, prudes, nerds, and other unmentionable titles. According to movies, TV shows, and teen websites, the cool people are sexually active, and aren't ashamed. But what if, in all their fun, they've missed the point? What if virginity h... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy crockpot recipes: 18 of 39
It's true that a good bowl of chicken noodle soup can soothe the soul. What's better is chicken noodle soup from the crockpot: it frees the time and calms the mind. Every busy cook can throw this soup together and impress (or soothe!) the hungry souls at the dinner table.PREP:Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 8 hoursNeed 3 quar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family reunions: 3 of 6
My sisters and I, still quite small,innocent and carefree in our own little way,Three little girls run through the hall.Daddy gives kisses to all,he's more tired than he'll say:My sisters and I, still quite small.At school one day, we get a call:Daddy will be going away.Three little girls run through the hall.Mad, scared, and... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boat humor: 2 of 4
MY HUSBAND'S NEW BOATIt's ok that you're his other womanAnd that he loves you too.Please, just bring him home again.Let him deny it, if he can.I'm on to you two.It's ok that you're his other woman.You take him on the weekendYou make him happy, too.Please, just bring him home again.I'm his wife, his lover, his friendAnd I'm pr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book reviews: On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, by William Zinsser: 1 of 2
Perpetual Revision In his book, On Writing Well: the Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2001), William Zinsser gives an overview of the components of good writing. In 294 pages, he covers the basic principles, methods, forms, and attitudes associated with nonfiction. From the first chapter to th... More..