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"I'm Just Beginning, The Pen's In My Hand, Ending Unplanned

Staring At The Blank Page Before You, Open Up The Dirty Window
Let The Sun Illuminate The Words That You Could Not Find
Reaching For Something In The Distance
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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Are there easy ways to lose weight?: 1 of 62
Yes.That said, "easy" is a word that must be personally defined. Easy does not mean instant. Easy doesn't even really mean without effort. Easy is a simple word being used to define a complex process. In that way, I feel this question grossly oversimplifies a process that for many is a lifelong journey.I've been classified "m... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Healthy foods don't have to cost more: 1 of 14
Let's be honest.Eating healthy, low fat, low calorie, nutrient rich foods can be incredibly expensive.That said, so can driving a car.The solution lies in choices. You can choose to drive a Jaguar, or you can choose to drive a Buick. Both will get you from point a to point b.Option A: Chili chock full of seasonal veggies and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft A beginner's guide to Wiccan elemental symbols: 1 of 10
The five elements commonly used in Wiccan practice are: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.There are several ways to represent the elements. One of the simplest of these methods is by use of color:Earth: GreenAir: YellowFire: RedWater: BlueSpirit: WhiteIt's important to note that while the colors above are the 'traditional' ... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Food reviews: Doritos 100 Calorie Snack Packs: 1 of 4
This is the story of how 100 Calorie Packs of Doritos will help ensure my weight-loss success!Everywhere I turn, I see ways to "trick" my brain or stomach into thinking I've eaten more than I have.I used to roll my eyes a bit at the "use smaller plates" idea because for me I just assumed more food is more food and less food i... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Low-carb diet vs. low-fat diet: Which is more effective?: 4 of 12
I've traveled both roads. I've done the low-carb thing and I've done the low-fat thing. The difference for me was in learning what was most effective (for me) and the sustainability factor.For myself, and the friends who have been successful on Atkins, South Beach and other carb-restricting weight-loss programs, I've found th... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercise for people with a short attention span: 1 of 3
Exercise is a battle with me. It's one of those areas that suffers from my short attention span. You know how it goes, you get really into one form of exercise or another, totally immerse yourself with it and then, usually within weeks, get bored with it and quit.What I have discovered is most important success with exercise,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God How do I know that God exists?: 26 of 75
Some say that it's about faith. Others would say, that it's about proof.I say that it's about both.Some say the answer is in the bible. Others would say the answer is in the church.I say the answer is in neither of these placesSome say the proof is in creation. Others would say, the proof is in evolution.I say the proof lies ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 32 of 77
Absolutely!With all the tools available to easily calculate this information (for free), why shouldn't restaurants be required to provide it?As the consumer, we have no way to determine this information for ourselves (otherwise I would say the onus is on us). Without exact quantities of each ingredient added to a food, we hav... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How losing weight hurt my self image: 1 of 2
Healthier, But Not Necessarily Prettier: How Losing Weight Has Hurt My Self-ImageAs I grew up from a chubby child to an overweight adult, I always thought to myself... "Wow, if I could be skinny I would just be so much prettier and I would be popular and get the kind of attention I've always seen the other girls get".This tho... More..
Relationships & Family > Lesbian Exploring queer femme identity in the lesbian community: 1 of 1
I was glowing with radiant happiness when I walked into a well-known lesbian bar with my sisters, friends, and fellow femmes, proudly sporting a fun white ball cap with the word: "bride" on it, and a pink, sparkly "bachelorette" button. It felt incredible walking into this queer women's space knowing I was there to celebrate ... More..