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Alissa King is a recovering preschool teacher who ran away to the Oregon Coast to write a pomegranate cookbook. In her spare time she writes online articles, raises an Amazon, and tries to keep housepets alive. Some of her mental detritus can be seen at Stop

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Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 5 of 27
This summer is a big summer for J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter franchise. The fifth movie in the blockbuster series is due out July 13th, followed a week later by the debut of the 7th and final book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. I am a big fan of the series, and have been rereading all the books in anticipation of th... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Cucumber sandwiches: 5 of 27
Whether you are planning a formal English tea or looking for some simple appetizers, the cucumber sandwich provides a light, tasty dish that doesn't require much preparation time. Cucumber Sandwiches Ingredients: 2-4 slices of soft, white bread softened butter 1 cucumber, washed Directions: Spread butter evenly on one side o... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Love in distress: 2 of 10
"The Civil Side of a Savage Exchange" Characters: MEGAN: A kewpie-doll pretty 22 year old who has insinuated herself into the cracks of a 14-year marriage by having a highly physical affair with a career woman's husband. LYDIA: An attractive, middle-aged professional whose outer aura of calm stems from a belief that everythi... More..
Travel > United States Guide to Joshua Tree National Park, CA: 1 of 5
"I think of the lizards airing their tongues In the crevice of an extremely small shadow And the toad guarding his heart's droplet." -from 'Sleep in the Mojave Desert' by Sylvia Plath Joshua Tree National Park is like a picture that is always coming to life. There is a starkness and a stillness, dry as the air standing aroun... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Tegan and Sara: 1 of 5
I have been a fan of Canadian twins Tegan and Sara Quin ever since I heard their song 'Walking With a Ghost' on an indie music channel. These singing, guitar-playing identical siblings have a husky, raw quality to their sound that is reminiscent of Janis Joplin. The rugged quality of their vocals, teamed with cleverly wrough... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 3 of 14
Sit down. Close your eyes. Picture your life a year from now. What do you see? Are you the same? Are you different? Do you look forward, bright eyed and expectant to that none too distant day, or do you have a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach that you'll just be an older, sadder, more chubby version of yourself? This i... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Movie remakes: Comparing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with the 2005 remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 5 of 21
Johnny Depp has got to be one of my all time favorite actors, so it seems kindest to ignore the debacle of his stint as Willy Wonka. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the first film based on Roald Dahl's wickedly magical tale of a secretive candy maker and his famous golden tickets, first came out in 1971. This is the m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for writing poetry: 6 of 25
So often when people sit down to write poetry, they feel that the act warrants an outpouring of feelings. The problem is that feelings are universal, and if you write something like, 'I feel sad', while I'm sure your readers can empathize, they will also be bored. You do not want to tell your feelings when you write a poem, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) US elections: Discussing reasons for voter reluctance: 4 of 16
"According to a new AP poll, the most popular presidential candidate among registered Republicans is none of the above.' At the moment, Rudy Giuliani is running third, just behind Good Lord, not him.'" Conan O'Brien Funny, because it's true. Not to pick on republicans, but people are laughing along because most Americans who... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Richard III, by William Shakespeare: 1 of 4
We love to hate Richard the III. Rarely is an audience served such a perfect villain, a self-aware villain who molds himself to ever greater treacheries, all within the sight of his confidants, the audience itself. It is rare to find a villain so villainous that he proclaims himself so, "Why, I, in this weak piping time of p... More..