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Who am I? I've spent a significant portion of my life attempting to answer this very question. I attended college and acquired an associates degree in biology. I became torn between the pursuit of a career in marine biology and one in genetics until circumstances

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dreams: 3 of 200
Only In My DreamsThe venom coursing through my veins ignites my insides in a fiery inferno. I must combat this insatiable desire to lash out maliciously at those who have wronged me. Protected by an invisible shield they have proven themselves time and again to be deceitful; engaging in sinister, corrupt, and under-handed dee... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Police abuse: Holding the police responsible for their actions: 1 of 56
As Lord Acton so eloquently put it "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It is unfortunate that lately the incidents of police brutality, misconduct, and abuse have been reportedly on the rise. With the advent of various new types of technologies, documentation of these encounters has become public... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suspense: 7 of 205
Dancing With DeathShe ran with all the speed she could muster, her heart beating to the rhythm of her own footsteps. He was closing in fast, gaining on her with what seemed to be an unnatural pace. It wouldn't be long before he caught up to her. She could feel his breath spill like hot venom upon her neck. It was exciting and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Experiences with abandoned dogs: 1 of 25
It was one of the worst days and, coincidentally, one of the best days of my life. I had sunken into a deep depression and had decided to bike down to the cemetery located about half a mile up the road from our house. I normally did not seek answers at my grandmother's grave, in fact, I had never done so before this day. Oddl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Will our society be safer with decreased liberties?: 1 of 22
Any security we as a nation procure lies within the practice and defense of our civil rights and liberties. In removing important aspects of our liberties we are in essence eliminating security. Those seeking to do us harm do not follow the rules or ideals we hold so dear so I question those that claim by giving up certain fr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore History and myths of black cats: 1 of 19
Most of us are very familiar with the common black cat superstitions that have infiltrated the particular culture in which we reside. In earlier times the Egyptians and Romans worshipped cats, considering them sacred beings. The Middle Ages of Europe during the witch scare brought about a different attitude toward these furry... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Appreciating winter: 3 of 32
As Andy Williams sang it so gleefully "It's the most wonderful time of the year." Winter has always given me a sense of relief from the overly-active, energy-draining lifestyle associated with the spring and summer seasons. There is nothing more calming and soothing than relaxing on the couch with a soft, warm blanket draped ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The history of Halloween superstitions: 1 of 10
It began as a celebratory festival on October 31stthat represented the end of the harvest season known as Samhain by the druidic Celts of over 2000 years ago. From there the original superstitions, rituals, and customs practiced at that time would encounter various other cultures and belief systems throughout history that wou... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dump: 3 of 26
It was a very small town located a little over two hours from the nearest refuse dump. Out of a desperate need for a more convenient location the townspeople had decided to create their own little landfill to help ease the burden of waste disposal. It was a thinly populated county situated in a very mountainous region so word... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Freedom: 35 of 283
Your heavy-handed natureIs an offense to my very beliefsYou rule with an iron fistHaving lost a great deal of the people's respectWho are you to judge meWhen you conduct yourself so despicablyI will never bow down to youThough it may cost me my freedomFreedom must be practicedNever allow fear to snatch this precious gift from... More..