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I've been writing since I learned how to. It is something that is as a part of me as breathing. I probably drive "grammar Nazi's" crazy, but I don't believe that a few grammatical errors completely negates great work.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My pledge to humanity: 1 of 58

I solemnly swear that I will express my opinions while making sure to respect the opinions of others. I swear that I will do my best to never allow whatever cynicism I have gathered along my life's journey to completely deflate my faith and hope in humanity.I swear to always do my best to be a role model to my daughter.I will... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why we care so much about celebrities: 7 of 130

Today's ever growing obsession with celebrity is because reality TV is making it easier for people to become "D List" celebrities.It does not take talent, determination, and skill as it once did; all you need to do is embarrass yourself on the latest reality TV show, and the next thing you know, your name is known by millions... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Life: 6 of 57

I've always said that if I were someone else listening to me tell my life story, there is a good possibility that I would think I was a compulsive liar.My life has always felt more like an April Fool's Day joke than anything else. Any minute Aston Kutcher is going to pop out of the corner and scream in my face "You just got p... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary The rise and fall of Britney Spears: 5 of 47

The destruction of Britney Spears has become an industry unto itself. As one of the many who does not know her personally, I can only offer you what I assume happened to her.Britney Spears is a former child star. Her career began when she was on the Mickey Mouse Club. She landed a record deal, and the first single she had eve... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Are children's habits learned from their parents?: 2 of 18
A child's ability to understand the world around them is much more acute than many adults give them credit for. They may not be fully developed enough to be able to come right out and say "Well gee Mom, I heard you and Dad fighting last night and it really scared me", but they understand the emotions of what went on. They can... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Struggle in life: 16 of 128

All these attempts at building something new to write makes my mind wander.I know there are more people in this world in much more pain than I am. I know how it is to live inside the prison of your own head.I do not like to wax poetics about the misery of it. I am a horrible poet anyway. I just think allowing yourself to stew... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are people so judgmental?: 5 of 40

Fear of the unknown is the driving force behind a lot of human behavior. It is a reflex action to judge what you do not understand.It is perfectly healthy to be wary of the things one does not know, but to allow the fear of what one does not know override your curiosity to learn more about what one does not know can cause a p... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Top ten best comedians: 5 of 36

1). Lenny BruceIf it were not for Lenny Bruce, comedy as we know it would not exist. He is the true innovator of the edgy comics of today. During the late 60's he was arrested and tried multiple times on obscenities charges, all which led to his bankruptcy. He was found dead of a morphine overdose in his home on June 25, 1966... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Should Nicole Richie do jail time for her second DUI conviction?: 9 of 62

In the early morning of December 11th, Nicole Ritchie was spotted driving down the wrong side of the 134 Freeway in Burbank, California. She had told the officer that she had taken a painkiller and had smoked marijuana before she had gotten into the car.Meanwhile, her on-again, off-again best friend, Paris Hilton, had been se... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Sick of celebrities: Will there be a backlash against the beautiful people?: 8 of 39

"God help you if you are an ugly girlcourse too pretty is also your doomcause everyone harbors a secret hatredfor the prettiest girl in the roomand god help you if you are a phoenixand you dare to rise up from the asha thousand eyes will smolder with jealousywhile you are just flying back"-Ani DiFrancoThere will always be a b... More..