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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why people have affairs: 10 of 39
The Internet AllureImagine a world so tiny that to reach someone was only a click away. Imagine romance and intrigue and being able to play any part you wanted to on a world stage. This is all very possible since the invent of the internet. The intimacy that can be accomplished from miles away is both powerful and intriguing.... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends A family affair: How the love of a soap opera can span generations: 5 of 18
The Young and the RestlessSimply a soap opera? How dare you! The Young and the Restless holds a valued spot in the deepest and most treasured space of my heart. Therein lies the decades long love affair that continues still to this day with the best written and most fabulous daytime drama of all time. The moment "Nadia's Them... More..
Sciences > Psychology Why we procrastinate and how to stop: 6 of 15
A day in the life of a procrastinator starts out with confidence, hope and optimism of a new day. What soon follows......... is a ticking clock, urgent tasks waiting to be conquered and nothing accomplished.What makes taking the bull by the horns, sort to speak, seem excruciatingly impossible? The more you delve into the psyc... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) How to spot a liar: 7 of 17
Lies, lies, tell me sweet little lies..... Everyone lies. Well, maybe not everyone. I suppose there are those rare few that still never allows a single fib to pass their virtuous lips. White lies, polite lies, forgetful I-didn't-mean-it lies, shouldn't be considered on quite the same level as those falsities meant to hurt, ev... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Does true love last forever: 12 of 29
Let's begin with the notion that being married for 50 years is something we as a civilized society should strive for. Is it a realistic expectation? Or is it a forced upon myth like the tooth fairy or the ever elusive Lochness monster? My youngest sister once told me she thought it "unnatural" to be with the same person and c... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Hair salon disasters: How to recover when a stylist butchers your hair: 5 of 12
Our crowning glory. Cascading curls, bone-straight and sleek, glorious waves. Hair is just hair, right? Well, I suppose if you don't have much of it, that statement would be quiet comforting. I will have to regretfully, but ever so gently burst that imaginary bubble. Good hair is akin to an exquisite sunset.Our hair makes a s... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Ways to save money on gas: 13 of 30
America is facing economic crisis and hardships from every angle it seems. Jobs are being cut, wages are stagnate and Oil companies are hysterically laughing all the way to the bank. While gas is hovering just under 5.00 a gallon, car insurance on the rise and groceries dramatically increasing, the stimulus package has come a... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Exploring the meaning of dreams: 8 of 18
How important are our dreams?In our day to day lives, we wear a mask to hide whatever may be going on inside. After all, we have to work and earn a living. We have to take care of our families. We certainly can't be wearing our hearts on our sleeve, can we? This is where our dreams come in. Holding back our emotions often fin... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Going crazy: 32 of 70
"The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of three of your best friends, if they're o.k., then it's you." ~ Rita Mae BrownFeeling as though you'd like to pull the shades and shroud yourself in black? Are those voices arguing amongst themselves and i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Joy in love: 49 of 104
The SubwayWe were riding the subway.You glanced my way.I looked up.Felt your gaze.Your smile hesitant.I looked away.Felt the chemistry.My eyes nervously rose.You were still there.We connected.It seemed like minutes.I shivered.Imagining the possibilities.Your eyes deep.My eyes pulling you in.It became intense.The train halted.... More..