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Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should people be allowed to choose their baby's sex?: 1 of 58
Nearly all cultures have practiced traditional methods of predetermining whether a baby will be born male or female freely for hundreds, if not thousands of years. And nobody was ever concerned about it. The reason people are starting to care now is how the determination is being done. The practice is no longer limited to sha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What responsibility does the US have toward Vietnamese who believe they've suffered illnesses as a result of their exposure to the dioxin Agent Orange?: 1 of 45
This is a story of betrayal and power. It is a story about people who lived in a beautiful house that was threatened by an infestation. The people asked their friend, a powerful king, to come to their house to help rid it of the threat. The king came, and brought his children to help. The king also brought a deadly poison to ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life: 8 of 275
It almost sounds cliche to say that nothing makes you appreciate life more than the threat of death. I came close to giving up on life after hearing news that devastated me until a bizarre event made me understand how precious life is. As if I didn't already have enough good reasons to live, like my wonderful wife and childre... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dealing with squirrels: 1 of 31
When squirrels are not chasing the opposite sex, they seem to have only one other thing on their minds-eating. Every bit of their energy and resourcefulness seems to be devoted to this pursuit, and they let nothing stand in their way.I once lived in an apartment on the shore of Lake Michigan. The apartment had an eastern expo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Losing love: 7 of 112
The Weaving of the YarnThe sun had barely begun to rise into the sky. As the paramedics carried the draped body of her husband through the front door of the small cabin, Alease leaned on her loom and sobbed bitterly. She felt totally alone in her weaving room, which was still bathed in darkness. The noise outside made her tur... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Nature: 5 of 45
If you're lucky and observant enough, nature provides opportunities to make you laugh when you least expect it. Take Squirrels, for example. Their antics seem almost human at times. It's as if they know we're watching and they can't resist the urge to show off. Or as if by clowning around, they know they'll bring a little joy... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Whatever happened to driving etiquette?: 2 of 17
In general, etiquette is something most people in society choose willingly to observe. We exercise it as a sign of mutual respect for our fellow human beings wherever and however we encounter them, and we do so habitually and with intent. Some people however, decide variously when, where, and if they will even use etiquette. ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Is hiking alone worth the risk?: 1 of 8
There's a lot to be said for the joy of taking a hike alone. Likewise, there's also a lot to be said against it. The difference between the two can mean a wonderful, pleasant, solo adventure, or it can be a terrifying, lonely fight for survival.What determines whether a hike made alone is joyful or becomes one filled with ter... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Are you really 'roughing' it with camping, or are you just sleeping in a tent?: 4 of 26
People's thoughts of "roughing it" with camping can vary as much as a highway traveler's choice about whether to stay in a dank, dingy hole-in-the-wall hotel for a night, or stay at a Hilton. How people interpret what a shelter is might vary just as much. Depending on how you choose to sleep in the outdoors, or how fate choos... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Different parenting styles and their effect on children's behavior: 5 of 25
Our Daughter, the Just-So GirlObservers might determine that my wife and I are at crossed purposes in how we deal with our daughter, but in the end, we both desire the same results. We want our daughter to grow up with a clear vision of who she is, what she wants, and have the ability someday to make the right decisions.Every... More..