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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 13 of 300
I'll leave your scorching, desert heat Before my lungs expire, To let my spirit breathe before A dancing, crackling fire. I'll leave your crashing, drowning waves Where no one hears my scream, In search of soothing waters From a gently flowing stream. I'll leave your piercing, shell-like words That cut me to the bone, And fi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A medical mystery: 1 of 19
The Hospital Hoaxer Suspects: 1. Annie 2. Nurse Sylvia 3. Dr. Mitchell 4. Dr. Swanson * * * * * Dr. Mitchell walked slowly through the hospital ward, dragging his feet with every step. He approached the front desk where Annie, the receptionist, was busy typing at her computer. "Wow," he said. "I've just performed a six-hour ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The housewife mystery: 2 of 33
The Carpet Calamity Suspects: 1. Maggie 2. Billy 3. Janet 4. John "Honestly, John!" said Susan, looking at her son's muddy feet. "It will take a week of scrubbing to get you clean." Susan sat on a patio chair, looking across her back yard to where her ten-year-old son John was busy playing in a mud puddle. Sitting next to he... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Night: 25 of 321
Quarter past midnight Voices outside my window Talking louder than they should The clicking of heels on pavements And on shiny cobbled streets Wet from the rain that fell earlier Quarter past one Late-night clubbers Going from place to place Mice and rats scurrying Taxis and night buses Driving too quickly Quarter past two C... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to save money on your winter energy bill: 2 of 24
This is a public service announcement. The following is a message from your local energy advisory board.. This winter is expected to be one of the coldest in recent history, so please consider the following practical tips when heating your home this winter: Replace those wasteful window panes with magnifying glass. The heat ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Sleep deprivation: 2 of 21
It's amazing how quickly a bit of sleep deprivation during exam time can transform a university student from a well-articulated seeker of knowledge to something that can only be described as bordering on Cro-Magnon Man. It all starts with the dreaded list of "What topics will be covered on the final exam" that gets handed ou... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Pagan Community: 2 of 20
It's not always easy to find a Pagan. We don't own churches or other big buildings you can easily spot. And if we're not wearing our pentagrams, you might not be able to pick us out in a crowd. So how do you find your Pagan community? In my experience, one Pagan usually leads to another. Ask someone you know how they meet ot... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood: 12 of 73
Hell hath no fury like a sister scorned. It all started so innocently. My big sister and I were cleaning the kitchen after dinner, as we always did when we were kids. As usual, she washed the dishes and I dried them. We were laughing, chatting, and generally having a good time. And then I did something truly awful. You may b... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) My top comeback wishes in religion for 2008: 2 of 12
Why has religion become such a controversial topic to discuss? Is it because so many people believe they follow the one true faith? Is tolerating another belief system the equivalent of denying ones own? If so, how will we ever rectify this? Looking to the year ahead, my greatest wish for religion in 2008 is the comeback of ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Eating animals: Thoughts on morality: 5 of 25
Although I am a vegetarian, I see no reason why people shouldn't eat animals. I realize this may seem contradictory, but it makes perfect sense to me. By nature, humans are omnivorous. We naturally eat both plants and animals, which is made obvious by everything from our teeth to our digestive system. To say that we shouldn'... More..