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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Gardening tips: 3 of 27
I've spent every winter since I was ten planning gardens as soon as the air fills with the smell of spring. Over the years I've put a lot of tips to the test and found some wanting. Others have saved me time and effort, as well as the lives of my crops and flowers. TIPS THAT WORK: 1) Popsicle stick labels. When I first start... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Nethergate - Resurrection: 1 of 9
Nethergate- Resurrection: The game that plays like a novel. What an odd mix of reality and fantasy, history and fable. Pitting magic wielding Celts against skilled Roman warriors, this 2-D RPG scrambles for a place slightly above its ancient basic Nintendo-style graphics to create the feel of a "choose-your-own-adventure". I... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Why I hate horror movies: 5 of 43
I love Halloween. Not the movie series but the time of year. Each year I try to reinvent an interest in the scary movies that come on TV, but so far, no good. The worst movies are the ones that are mostly gore. The best ones are the ones that are mostly story with a nice musical announcement of upcoming gore (giving me time ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to know yourself better: 4 of 34
When you're a teen you have a lot of time to get to know yourself. You had a mission to figure yourself out. As you age you often lose pieces of yourself along the way. This happens for a lot of reasons, some having to do with your family, others to do with your career, or perhaps your circle of friends. Whatever the reasons... More..
Other What do you do when you suddenly feel lonely in a crowd?: 4 of 34
I'm a pro at coping with feeling lonely in a crowd. Some people thrive off of mass social interaction, some people thrive off of one-on-one's. If you're a small-group type chances are you've felt a heavy twinge of loneliness amidst the chaos. The good news is that even the most shy people have options. You can leave the crow... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Harmless fun, or an addictive replacement for real life?: 5 of 42
My two sisters and I play Warcraft together in our free time. Our type of Warcraft experience is in the minority because we roleplay. This means that we play a sort of textual game of pretend with our characters, living through them in a sense. I know that by saying "living through them" I am sending off warning bells. No I ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The truth: Do we really want to hear it?: 6 of 48
The truth certainly can be controversial. Sometimes the truth is an opinion, sometimes it is a fact. Like anything else that is good for you it isn't always going to be easy to handle. Think medicine; there are situations where it is needed and situations where it should be avoided. Generally when it comes to the truth wante... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Tips for taking photographs of your customized action figures: 1 of 8
1) Consider your audience. If you're making a shot to sell your creation you're going to want to keep it as simple as possible. If you're sending a photo to a friend you might want to make them laugh. Plan your shots accordingly. 2) Set up a scene. After you've decided on your audience you can get to work. If you want your f... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Starting seeds: 2 of 15
Starting seeds lets you begin the gardening season in the middle of winter. Learn your zone, pick your packets and find the estimated last frost. If you're careful, alert and responsible you can grow a batch of beautiful plants on your first try. My first tries were failures but I learned from them and now I've got a system ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Quick tips for inner peace: 15 of 112
Inner peace is a feeling of satisfaction and calm no matter your surroundings. What a wonderful thought, being able to chill while the world falls apart around you. Anyone can increase their chance at inner peace in a few easy steps. FIVE STEPS TO INNER PEACE: 1) Develop a calming habit. Remember when you were little and you... More..