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Currently, I am attending college full time to obtain my Masters degree in English (Minor in Journalism). I have been an active member of Helium for two years. I am soon to be a graduate from the 'Long Ridge Writers Group' http://www.longridgewritersgroup.com/,

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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communication: Your most burning questions in life: 1 of 40
Beyond the very meaningfull 'why are we here', and 'What happens after we die', and 'is there really a God' questions, there are simpler ones. Some questions we ask ourtselves daily, and are sought out for us to try and live our lives a bit easier. While others just arouse our curiosity, and make us question our fellow man in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 2 of 68
Until women who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders are recognized within both society and politics as not just equals, but as essential members as their fellow man, feminism will never be considered outdated. The fact that while a woman is actively running for President, and her being a woman may be her downfall... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Symptoms and treatment of anxiety: 1 of 30
Though a growing problem in the United States, especially among women, Anxiety is highly misunderstood. With the mention of any type of 'mental disorder', it is automatically assumed that one is crazy, or unstable. The realization of it all is that Anxiety disorders are quite common, and incredibly frightening. It is so commo... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Coach handbags are worth the money: 1 of 27
It arrives in a glossy brown box with ivory trim. In the lower right hand corner is a logo both coveted and recognized around the globe. I perused the site for months before making a final decision and taking that large expensive leap. When it was delivered to me, I could barely contain my excitement and tore open the box lik... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Letter to Santa Claus: 1 of 25
Dear Old Saint Nick, I realize that it has been awhile since I wrote to you. Truth be told, it really is your own fault that I have failed to send to you the customary holiday greetings. The last time that I sat down and composed a letter to you, I had asked you kindly to place my two younger sisters on the naughty list, and ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Fiction vs. reality TV: 1 of 24
With the description of the word 'reality', it would suggest that the footage that is being taped and shown is in fact real. Seemingly, this is not so, as the majority of reality shows employ 'personalities' that we find to be familiar faces. The cause of this, of course is that we have indeed seen many of these people before... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: His chair: 4 of 82
The leather is worn where it once was new,A grand old chair that makes me think of you.Though you are gone, your seat remains,It's been there for us through trials and pains.Grandpa's chair! We would all cry,And race one another for the lap of this guy.There were plenty of children, yet room aplenty,For Grandfather's lap neve... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 25 of 428
As a woman, I have to wonder what exactly allows the law or a fellow man to decide what any woman should be free to choose to do or to not do with her own body. As an American, I often wonder where in the Constitution lies that such a private issue such as abortion should be made by anyone that it does not directly affect. I ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What I have learned as an adult: 1 of 17
Like all children, when I was small I thought that the adults in my life had it all. They got to go to work, they had money, and they didn't have anyone telling them what to do. Little did I know then that I was completely misled by those ideas. When I was in school, particularly high school, I considered it a waste of my tim... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Great scrapbooking ideas: 1 of 17
Anyone can make a scrapbook, but there are tricks to use in order to make a great scrapbook. Since scrapbooking is a hobby that is more of an art than it is anything else, it's a great way to get your creative juices flowing. It's also something that you can do to use up any type of scrap or odds and ends that you find it dif... More..