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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 7 of 89
Well, It's another Friday night. This and Saturday night might be the two loneliest nights for the single who does not have a partner. These are those traditional "date nights" that most people go out and do things with their wives and girlfriends. It's a time to spend together enjoying one another's company.For the single, T... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should school buses have and enforce seat belt use?: 1 of 11
I have been driving school buses for the last 10 years and there has always been debate as to whether or not school buses should be equipped with seat belts. There has not been a year gone by where legislation has been proposed in my state to have seat belts put on buses. Each year it has gone down to defeat.Some would argue ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Morning meditations: 17 of 75
The light of the morning is callingTo get me out of bedWake me up from my sleepTake the dreams out of my headI open my eyes and look around meAt the place that I call homeThe four walls that surround meAnd I feel so all aloneEver since you've been goneMy life hasn't been the sameWithout that loving feelingI'm losing at the ga... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) State of the American Union: 2 of 8
The seething anger in this country seems to be beginning to boil over. The seeds of revolution are beginning to sprout. The silent majority is beginning to come out of it's slumber. In the last several days there has been voices of the people speaking up and speaking out against what is happening to this country. People are m... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating horror stories: 22 of 86
I had awaited this day for some time. I had butterflies in my stomach. Everything had been planned out. All of the preparations had been put in place. I was ready. The apartment had been meticulously cleaned down to the last cobweb and speck of dust. I had purchased the top of the line foods to prepare for the meal. I was spo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) High taxes and their effects: 3 of 10
Today I want to talk taxes. Anyone following the election knows that cutting taxes is on the agenda for both sides. I want to touch on what I know of their plans in combination with how I think about it.Obama says he wants to cut taxes on the 95% of Americans who make under $250,000 a year. Yes, I am all for that, especially ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Why some guys are afraid of marriage?: 3 of 9
I just read an interesting article about why more men are staying single. It is not because of the usual suspected things like being afraid of commitment, being a loser, or just a playboy. It isn't the "nice guy" theory, or a fear of women. It isn't that these men possess big red flags to a relationship.The biggest reason mor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why does terrorism exist?: 13 of 35
The other day I walked into the coffee shop and ran into my old friend Harold. Harold and I used to often meet up at the local watering hole and discuss various topics. Since I had given up my daily libations, we have seen less of each other so it was good to see him again. I grabbed my coffee (I like mine just plain, without... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 198 of 428
Do you want it?Yeah!Do you want to own it?Yeah!Do you want to deserve it?Yeah!Do you want to earn it?Yeah!Then go out and get it.Go out and get it!Ever want something so badYou could taste it?Ever desire something so muchIt made your stomach hurt?Ever need something so stronglyThat it made your eyes water?Ever long for someth... More..
Business > Business (Other) How to handle an improper advance from your boss: 2 of 4
Some time ago, I used to work in a grocery store. It was a menial job as a deli clerk. It was a decent job for someone in their early 20's and it got the bills paid. I don't know if this is true of all grocery stores, but I found that there were some very interesting characters that worked at my store, which made the job a lo... More..