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I work in the dry world of IT Help Desk and system testing and in the beautiful state of Hawaii. Yes, it is an interesting juxtaposition.

I enjoy writing as a hobby so I joined Helium more to improve my writing than with any idea (or was it hope?) of making

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Love of a pet: 1 of 32
Like children, it doesn't seem fair to have a favorite pet over another as each pet as his or her own personality and needs, but sometimes, there is a pet that just acts special, feels special, is special. It does not matter how long you have had the pet. It only matters that the pet has wormed his or her way into your heart ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Sarah Palin get a second chance at the presidency?: 3 of 84
"Will Sarah Palin have a second chance at attaining the US Presidency?"That is the question that is being posed.Let's think about that question.Then think about it again.Something sounds wrong with the question. Can you spot the discrepancy?If it is not immediately apparent, then let's highlight the three main parts of the qu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comic book recommendations for people who don't like comic books: 1 of 21
The graphic novel in the form of a novel, comic collection or manga, has come into its own in recent years and there is a variety of storylines for a discerning reader to choose from.However, even now when people say that they don't not like "comics", they are often referring to the narrow world of comics that is the superher... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Sarah Palin: Gifted communicator or eternal gaffer?: 4 of 58
Sarah Palin does not speak with the Fargo-esque accent that Tina Fey's impersonation made famous on Saturday Night Live, but there is a sense that she is in over her head when she is faced with questions that go beyond her comfort zone.As a communicator, it is clear that Sarah Palin has her strong points. Watch her work a roo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Ten reasons why I did not vote for John McCain: 5 of 54
Ten Reasons Why I Did Not Vote for John McCain:1. The mistransformation of John McCain. Somewhere between August 1st and August 31st, John McCain stopped being John McCain. Instead, he became a figurehead of his party who just did what he was told instead of doing what he believed. Whether this is true or not, it was what I p... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Small-town living: 3 of 32
There is nothing quite like small town living when the living is on an island in the middle of sea of 7,000 people.I grew up for most of my young childhood in a seaside town called Oceanside in California.I have fond memories of Oceanside. Oceanside had rocky beaches and strawberry fields. A historic landmark called San Luis ... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Great lyrics of our times: 3 of 31
Great lyrics can transcend any time. You may not even know the song or when it was released, but as soon as it comes over some speaker be it at a book store or a doctor's office or the radio, you find yourself singing to it without thinking.Of course, with anything, deciding on what makes lyrics "great" will vary from person ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why marriage is not for everyone: 6 of 52
Not so long ago, there was not really a choice in the matter. People got married because they had to and pity the poor spinster who only had cats to live with.In our society, times have definitely changed in that we have a choice of whether to get married or remain unmarried.I believe in marriage. I dreamed about it as a girl... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends If adult cartoons are bad for kids, should they be aired on TV?: 7 of 50
If adult cartoon are bad for kids, should they be aired on tv? My answer would be a firm, "Yes."While I can understand why parents would be concerned with cartoons with adult situations and humor, the fact is that people should not assume that just because a series is animated that it is for children.The animation audience is... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Your favorite manga comic book: 2 of 14
My favorite anime of all time is "Cowboy Bebop."That said, the manga version of Bebop is not very good.Then there are manga titles that I adore, but I am not very fond of the anime version. I am thinking of "Full Metal Alchemist" when I am thinking of this scenario.So when I think of my favorite manga that was turned into an ... More..