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I am a 28-year-old entrepreneur and writer. I live near St. Louis, MO; where I was born. However, I have not always lived there. When I was 19, I hitchhiked to California to find bigger and better things than what a small town in the mid west had to offer.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 3 of 828

How does life exist outside my window? And how does my breath no longer know The danger of solitude? I sit alone in this sometimes dark hotel room With lonely time as my passing view Everything that was supposed to be is lost in space And I have become an unrecognizable face I call out to the voices on the other side of the ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Homeless: 1 of 185

A shameful shuffle along the street You pass and pretend you don't see me Wishing I was not part of the city Not part of the daily activity My dignity long since been gone My hunger that now pains so long Is guiding me to the garbage Couldn't beg enough change to eat The food line closed down Right as I was crossing the stre...
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The culture of drugs and its devastating effects: 1 of 21

From the streets to the elite offices of Congress, ripping into the hearts of friends and family, jeopardizing lives and financial security; drugs have somehow found their way beyond the confines of a once closeted sub-culture into the forefront of the headlines throughout the world. The disease has a name...They call it add...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues What not to do in an argument ...: 1 of 20

Tired of arguing your way into a shouting match? How do we tame that fire that burns out of control when that one final switch gets flipped? What if we could stop ourselves before we ever even get that far? Guess what? We can! Now, don't get in a hurry to be perfect yet; I'm not promising overnight miracles. And don't dismis...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice How to overcome jealousy in your relationships: 6 of 31

Jealousy...Does The Problem Belong To Me? Jealousy is as destructive to a relationship as it is useless. It is my experience that jealousy is driven by many other feelings, mostly guilt, shame, and low self-esteem. To overcome jealousy, I need to understand my feelings. How do I get to the center of myself? How do I uncover ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 91 of 268

When you look at me You see blond so rare And with blue eyes you lock in stare When you look at me you see a man Of whose history you are unaware When you look at me, you see a queer... You either turn away or are drawn very near When you look at me, you see truth For I bare no shame in what I do When you look at me, you see...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers: 20 of 51

Being a first time parent can present a whirlwind of conflicting emotions between fear and joy. Growing up, most of us long for a handbook on dealing with life; now it's time to be responsible for somebody else's! How does one learn to balance nurturing and love with guidance and discipline - not to mention the 24/7 responsi...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization The role of free will and choice amidst life's tragedy: 7 of 17

Is life a matter of choice or destiny? Who's to say, really. I would have to say that it's a combination of both. While I do believe that I have a purpose that has been outlined by the Universe since before my birth, I also believe that I make many choices that directly affect the way I feel. It is my belief that nothing in ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Are electric-powered children's cars safe?: 1 of 2

When I was posed the question, "Do you think electric-powered children's cars are safe?" I thought about my daughter. I thought about the time we spend together and how she has learned to respect boundaries that I have set. The question to me then became not how safe electric-powered cars are for children...the question beca...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Truth: 113 of 194

Broken Promises If I take my eyes off my ship will sink I blink My life takes an awkward hold on me Another direction...no one knows what times I seek To find my self tumble Don't forget I was under- neath it all You watched me fall Said, "I'll meet you at the bottom" "Yes, there I'll be," She promised me Don't know what on ...