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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Pain from love

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I stood in front of the mirror speechless. Today was my wedding day. 27 years in the making but it was finally here. I studied my expertly applied makeup. Black kohl lined my blue eyes making them sparkle with soon to be shed tears. My full lips shone with a peach gloss and they curled in a smile as I thought of the future. ... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Child abuse

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I sat in the pew listening to the preacher spout hellfire and brimstone. Not paying him much attention, I looked around at the people who were in attendance at today's sermon. I knew all of these people; had known all of them the majority of my life and knew who the devout were. The preacher at the front was one of the not s... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Military memories

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Seventeen years old and four days graduated from high school, I sat on the bus clutching the only thing I had left in my possession. My duffle bag, a "gift" from my Air Force Reserve recruiter, sat in my lap holding the only things I was allowed to have for the next seven weeks. Granny panties and sports bras were the majori... More..

Education > Distance Learning Pros and cons of distance education

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I've had the opportunity to experience both traditional college education and distance learning. Both options are excellent opportunities to learn but each has pros and cons worth listening to when you're about to choose which way to go. Distance Education Pros 1) Who wouldn't want to attend class in their pajamas? 2) Workin... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Candles you can make at home

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Jumping into the pool of home candle-making can be extremely intimidating. There are thousands of websites out there with supplies and how-to guidelines and it's easy to be overwhelmed with all the choices you may encounter. There are many types of candles that can be made in your home. First is the most common candle sold i... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) High school graduates: Considering military service as an option

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High school graduates have many options available to them regardless of their social status. All avenues should be considered, especially that of military service. In this time of war, the military has a stigma attached to it. However, there are so many good things about the service that its benefits far outweigh its disadva... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Reality

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Things that tick me off... When you're out shopping and a friend tells you 'Wow, you can wear that when you're skinny again'. When someone is in a parking lot waiting to pull out and they cut right in front of you...and when you look back there are no cars behind you When you're next to go in the grocery line and a checker o... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Growing old

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I'm about to be thirty. Geez. I remember when all I used to have to worry about when walking out of the house was whether or not I looked like a hooker. And if I did, props to me. If not, well then I needed to get back on inside, add some more red lipstick and adjust the old brassiere a bit. Now I have to worry about importa... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting

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I think I'm the butt of a colossal joke...I mean, I have to be. Parenthood can't be this crazy all the time. Candid Camera has to be watching me. All right you jerks, enough! (Now is where I secretly hope people with video cameras jump out from behind my computer screen and say 'Gotcha!') But, alas, they don't, and this pers... More..

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: A second chance at love

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Sunlight filtered through my bedroom casting lazy streaks of yellow over my face. My eyes blinked and I stretched my arms out feeling blissfully content after a great night of sleep. I sat upright and rubbed my hands over my eyes trying to wake up. Then I remembered. Tomorrow I would be thirty years old. A grimace touched my... More..

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