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Smiling is the best thing I can do today.

My mind is consistently immersed in questions that give birth to theories, writing only gives me a realization as to what degree of crazy I have become.

"Poetry is about life, philosophy and an overall part of a person's

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Top comeback predictions in religion for 2008: 1 of 11
As many people may have noticed, there is a new insurgence rising up in the organized church arena, yet the "House Church" movement resembles anything but an organized church of modern day standards. Not only has this movement been on the rise fot the past ten years, it has flourished.The first house church is recorded in Act... More..
Computers & Technology > Smartphones & PDA Phones How the Apple iPhone is leading the way in the smart phone industry: 1 of 10
The iPhone has to be one of the most marketed high tech devices to ever hit the shelves in this country. The release of Halo 3 from Microsoft late last year had come close to encompassing the same buzz that the iPhone had when it hit the market. But the marketing campaign for that title pales in comparison to the iPhone.If yo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 22 of 164
Can you see the Angels?Remembering those who have lost children to earlyHer dad played this gameevery night before bedThis was her favoriteher daddy had saidCan you see the angels?As he covered her eyesNo! of course notfor she never told liesDaddy was told thatthe sickness would spreadOvertaking his princessAs she lay in her ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 35 of 249
Tree's CompanyI found myself alone one daywith nothing much to doSo I wandered to the gravel driveto throw a rock or twoThe first one had no distancethe second, a tad to farMy eyes grew three times largeras I watched it hit that carI hurried off to find a spotwhere I could not be foundI knew at once it was my treeand proceede... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The greatest college basketball players ever: 2 of 11
While sitting at the local pub discussing this debate in detail, every name that comes up prompts a reaction from you of sorts. Whether it was a certain time period you grew up in or a favorite team that you followed, certain players close to your heart evoke high charged emotions when their name surfaces. Certainly you canno... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Will the military draft return in the US?: 2 of 11
When looking at this debate I believe there are three main points to consider. What has history taught us about the draft? What is the current state of military recruiting? How is our economy equipped to handle the threat of another significant war?Everyone knows the history repeats itself. While looking at the historical fac... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Identity: 28 of 153
Jagged Edge of InsanityThe fire raced within mewhich I could not containA contorted face of angerblackish eyes and enlarged veinsA thousand feet of open airmocked my every thoughtThere will be no backing downrevenge can and must be soughtI peeled away a patch of skinwhich exposed a hollow placeThe hot and sticky crimsonnow dr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Top candidates for 2008 NBA MVP: 4 of 20
Every year I am thankful that I do not have to cast a vote for the MVP, as there are always multiple candidates worthy of consideration. The criteria that is used for the basis of this award is broad and not clearly defined, which would make it difficult for anyone to come up with a clear winner.With that in mind I have decid... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections: Should military officers be allowed to appear in uniform supporting a political candidate?: 2 of 10
Being a former military man, I can speak with much conviction in stating that military officers should never be allowed to support a political candidate wearing full uniform. Not only is this a distasteful representation of our military, it is also very illegal according to the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice).The US m... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents The importance of a father for a child's development: 10 of 38
At no time in my great nation's history have fathers been more absent in the family dynamic as today. Single mothers have increasingly been burdened with the responsibilities of playing the role of mother and father. While there are some amazing single mothers who do an admirable job with this balancing act, the absence of th... More..