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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The toys I grew up with: 21 of 131

I'm a child of the 80's. This naturally means I had some of the best toys ever! It was an era when technology was just starting to get into toys and games, but not to the point where everything required batteries or an AC adapter. We played with a lot of the "classic" toys: Lite Brite, Legos, Slinkies, Play-Dough. My brother...
Autos > Autos (Other) How to accessorize your car: 4 of 16

Do you look at your car and sometimes think it doesn't really fit your personality or style? Fortunately, there are many ways to change that without buying a new car or spending a lot of money. The key is finding the right accessories. Here are ten ideas to make your personality shine through from the bumper to the windshiel...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drug addiction: 121 of 277

spud you always made me feel like home like kids sitting on the porch swing with Popsicles running down our chins melting in the hot summer sun I could list countless embarrassing childhood memories from kindergarten through nights sitting around getting stoned and me telling you i was pregnant... i hadn't seen you in years,...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In a rut: 11 of 23

Five times less and less times five everything i know will disappear if i wait too long for these eyes it's the road to nowhere and it's closed can't walk down or visit again see the sunset or burn a friend no one's home and you're not down my points are less and less this time it's ten marks down and down marks ten the hypo...
Food & Drink > Desserts Recipes: Buche de Noel: 1 of 1

Buche De Noel, commonly known as a Yule Log, is a favorite holiday tradition for many people. This frosted cake in the shape of a log is sure to be a hit with this simple recipe. INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs Filling: 1 cup whipped cream 2 tablespoons sugar ...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending The cost of convenience: A comparison between prices at convenience stores and other stores: 32 of 57

How much is your time worth? In a world full of hectic schedules, deadlines, traffic, appointments and meetings, it is an important question to know the answer to. It can make all the difference in the way you shop and where you spend your moneyand make you think twice next time you stop at a local convenience store to grab ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The first time I saw you: 24 of 40

the sliding doors swishing in and out the apron straps rubbing against my back i caught a glimpse of you crouched down in front of the concrete bags between clock in and clock out punches later, the hot sun glaring in my eyes through the window as I counted down minutes to departure you are here again, this time franticly se...
Travel > Other Accommodations Top 10 reasons to stay at a vacation rental instead of a hotel: 13 of 19

If you haven't stayed in a vacation rental before, here are the top ten reasons you may want to choose a vacation rental over a hotel: 1. SQUARE FOOTAGE If you are looking for space, a vacation rental typically offers double or more than what you might find in a hotel. A vacation rental usually consists of at least one separ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unicorns: 18 of 25

i remember somewhere between rainbow wallpaper and nirvana before we started to like leopard skin a sparkle shiny world of pink purple ribbons and glitter daydreams and let's pretend You asked me what it would be like to ride on one, a unicorn and my practicality of nonexistent things dashing the innocence so easily lost in ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living in a dream: 48 of 66

the question what does heaven look like? the place we go when we dream with no boundaries infinitely big infinitely small a place where life, death don't matter just our souls and where we meet