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Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers

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Sweaty palms? Check. Nervous fidgeting? Check. Nothing to talk about? Check.Looks like a first date to me. We've all been there before. You find yourself staring at the attractive, yet equally nervous person sitting across from you, longing to know more about them but struggling with the gaps of silence that seem to hover in ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs

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Ode to City DogMy city dog does not bury bones in the back.He digs between sofa cushions insteadTo find an acceptable homeFor all his favorite toys and treats.My urban hound likes lazy Saturdays,Staying in bed all day,Watching movies and sharing popcorn.He can pass up the sunshine.My metro mutt is adored wherever he goes.His ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loving too much

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Loving too muchMeaningless relationships,A sea of vague facesTo be filed away and forgotten.The fear of being aloneTakes control of my life,Leads me on a chase.Caught up with adrenalineI seem to enjoy itBut am secretly screaming out for salvation.Then you come,Not wanting more than a smile, a hugA simple friendship.Intrigued,... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Describe yourself

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Many sides of meI am passiveCool, calm, and collectedUninterested in everyone aroundThe aloofness is attractiveYet I feel it's not meI am aggressivePassionate, smothering,Abusively devotedTwenty calls every dayYet I'm wearing myself outI'm fighting within myselfAnd against myselfTo win the prize,But do I even want it?Its wort... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Maid of honor tips: What to do if the bride has cold feet

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A roomful of people are waiting patiently for the familiar first notes of the Wedding March. You, the maid of honor, are dutifully helping the bride with the final touches of her ensemble. As the bridesmaids and mothers file out of the dressing room to find their places, the bride unloads on youshe is just not sure that she c... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Want

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WantingA door mat for dirty feet to be wiped onI am nothing more to him.I beg, plead, even threatenBut never follow through,Hoping and praying that eventuallyHe'll want to be with meYet I know I'm just lying to myself.The truth is painful so I turn away,And each time I thinkI have enough courage,I realize my life is nothingIf... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Good, old-fashioned fun for children: Activities that don't involve TV or a computer

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The presence of TV, video games, computers, and mp3 players seems to be taking over our children's lives. As technology advances, children are becoming less productive and imaginative with their free time. Some don't know what to do if they're not plugged in or logged on. Here are a few easy things to try to get your children... More..

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Family conflict

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She sat stunned yet relieved as she hung up the phone. He had disappointed her for the last time. From now on, she would expect nothing but the very least from him. She would count on him missing out on holidays, forgetting birthdays, ignoring calls and emails. She no longer gave herself permission to be surprised or upset or... More..

Style & Beauty > Shoes Worst shoes to wear for a job interview

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It's the morning of your big job interview. You feel certain that your qualifications and career goals make you perfect for the job. Your final check in the mirror reveals a starchy cotton button-down, a smart navy suit, a simple watch and set of earrings, and an awful pair of shoes. While it may seem ridiculous, shoes do mat... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heartbreaker

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Little does he knowLittle does he knowI see through the liesI accept the excusesYet I do not believe them.Little does he knowHe's left me needyConstantly craving attentionAnd always hating myself.Little does he knowI'm angry at himBut afraid of being dismissedSo my feelings stay hidden.Little does he knowThe pain never fadesT... More..

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