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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Funny pet stories: 4 of 33
"Good Ole Boy"Jerry and I trudged through the field, carrying the sack that suddenly was getting quite heavy. I stopped for a second, dropping the burden."Hold up, Jerry. I need a break." I lit a cigarette, enjoying the taste."Aw c'mon, Joe. This ain't getting any lighter. We got a full mile yet before we get there.""Yeah, ju... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Essential clothing and shoes for hiking: 4 of 13
The first thing on your list when going on a backpacking trip is to leave information with a friend or family member. If you don't arrive back at the designated time and date, they need to call someone to go and find you! Think of the latest news stories - lost and presumed dead campers. Do you want to be the next news story?... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Comparing soap opera life to real life: 2 of 6
How can your life ever compare to a soap opera? Why would you ever want your life to be like a soap opera? There is no way anyone will ever as much time and money like the soap characters, for one thing. The world of a soap character is in another dimension, a time and place unlike anything we will ever know.Have you ever not... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to decorate and stage your home for a quick sale: 30 of 64
The first thing to think about when selling your house is how it looks to a complete stranger. Sure, you think your yard gnomes are cute. And how could anyone not think the stuffed animals on the shelves and the brightly colored stencils in the kitchen are great. You want your house to be neutral. The potential buyer(s) will ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The art of flash fiction: 10 of 21
Flash FictionThere is a new genre for fiction. Known as 'flash' or 'micro' fiction, this type or story telling is a new art form.Most flash fiction stories are under 1,000 words. Many go as far as limiting it to stories of 55 words or less. The hardest part of flash fiction is to tell a complete story with such limited words.... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: End of the world: 48 of 84
The Last Father's DayThe sky was an impossible color of blue that day. Blue that is so bright it seems artificial. I tried and tried, but could not capture it with the camera."Dad, what am I doing wrong? I can't get the blue sky to come out right."And as always, Dad had the right answer. Finally the picture came out just righ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Essential gear for day hikes: 12 of 18
You want to hike, but you only have a day. What do you take to make your day more enjoyable?Be sure you have a decent day pack. You may not want to lug along a huge backpack. Keep the big pack for your overnight trips. Your day pack will be just big enough to hold the essentials. Take a cellphone, but realize that all phones ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to Yellowstone National Park, United States: 2 of 3
Beginners Guide to Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park is the first national park in the USA. In fact, it was a novel idea when established in 1872. No other country in the world had established a park for the benefit and enjoyment of the people'.Before you go, take some time get acquainted with the area. Get s... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to sanitize your drinking water outdoors: 8 of 11
As you hike, you get thirsty. Nothing is more inviting than a cold mountain stream. The water is so clear, so cold. It looks so good! Just a little drink, you think. My water filter is inside my pack. It will take too long to get out.WAIT! Are you sure you want to risk it? Did you know there is a dead elk in the stream a few ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The best way to cook trout: 34 of 35
I have the great pleasure to live near Yellowstone National Park and one of the premiere fishing rivers in the world, the Yellowstone River. This river is one of the last great rivers in the US and is as pristine as a river can be in the 21st century. My husband is a fisherman and brings home at least once a week a few trout,... More..