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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 31 of 127

You Dirty Rat... Me and Louie, we was just in the scatter lying low see, when there came a rap at the door. "Louie, it's the coppers,just act natural." I says. Well Louie, he always been a queer bird, and g-man, he won't inside long when Louie pounced, grabbing for the dick's gat. Well I guess the copper, he was startled see...
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Noah and the Great Flood: The facts behind the myth: 8 of 15

Long gone are the days of Galileo when science took a backseat to religious conditioning. Today, science, or the accumulation of predictable results based on known variables, is religion, at least for many. Even the most "spiritual" among us have grown accustomed to the certainty intrinsic in science. Visit any courtroom in ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 247 of 440

Cockatiel Confessions If I were only bigger she thought, I would make you pay. You wouldn't tell me what to do anymore or cage me in this way. I'd fly to the tallest tree and sit happily as you cried. I'd bite your hand that fed me and watch you wonder why. I'd do exactly what I wanted and make you rub my head. I would sleep...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous poems for children: 121 of 174

Listen to me the grown-up said At 9 o' clock, it's time for bed. Brush your teeth and say your prayers. Walk slowly and don't run up the stairs. Close your door and shut out the light. And don't forget to tell me goodnight. If you hear voises beside of your bed, Just pull up the blanket and cover your head. Whatever you do, ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Story of one divorce: 11 of 15

Such an unassuming question and chills of embarrassment and dread creep over my body. So, are you married? My first response is typically an uncomfortable chuckle, followed by the obligatory clearing of the throat and finally my patented response"it's a long story." I've actually been married now for 8 years to a wonderful m...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 183 of 213

Cockatiel Diaries If I were only bigger she thought, I would make you pay. You wouldn't tell me what to do anymore or cage me in this way. I'd fly to the tallest tree and sit happily as you cried. I'd bite your hand that fed me and watch you wonder why. I'd do exactly what I wanted and make you rub my head. I would sleep on ...
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Tips on caring for African Cichlids: 4 of 4

Cichlids are one of the more popular fish families for both novice and experienced fish keepers. The reason seems obvious once you realize that there are over 1000 species to choose from. Cichlids are found in regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, and range in colors, size and temperament. There is literall...