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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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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Favorite actors: 23 of 42
Kevin SpaceyThe first time I fell under his spell was his Oscar winning role in The Usual Suspects. I was so convinced of Verbal Kint, I thought I had it all figured out. Then during the final minutes of the movie, he promptly blew my assumption to pieces. His performance lulled me into a false sense of assurance, then, he sm... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Are American doctors over-prescribing medication?: 16 of 28
I was a pharmacy technician for two years. In this place, you will never catch a betterglimpse of one basic human truth; illness brings out the worst in us. It is also a first rowseat to what our society is morphing into. Years go by and more doctors are prescribing pillsfor things such as pain, anxiety, depression, and infec... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Examining how societal influences harm teenage girls: 4 of 7

There is something that women need to understand about men; they have the impulse to want to say the most shocking thing that can come to mind. One man once said to me that "Men have a tendency to say things purely for the shock value. I suppose it's their way of becoming the center of attention, and also a means to score poi... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Memorable TV cartoon characters of the past and present: 27 of 46
I would like to start with my favorite cartoon characters, Homer Simpson. I have been a fan of The Simpsons since their debut, and Homer Simpson has been the closest cartoon equivalent to Al Bundy that America has ever known. He is spectacularly dysfunctional, and has put his family through countless adventures due to his she... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lust: 200 of 320
He sat in the cornerwaitingHer pulse inside her ears, her heart in her throat.His voice as rough as his fingertips"You know I want to watch."Her shirt on the floorShe hesitates for a moment beforeHer pants followShe could hear the catch in his breath"You didn't wear underwear."Even she had to smile at thatAs nervous as she wa... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 237 of 372
Some people live in the vacuum that is suburban America their whole lives. They truly have no clue about what goes on in other parts of the world. The only thing that connects them to that is their television. Well, you can turn your television off at any time. For the people who are stuck in the worst neighborhoods in the co... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Your reactions to Heath Ledger's death: 47 of 73

When I had finally found out the truth of Heath Ledger's death; that he died of an accidental overdose, my first reaction was anger.He had been building up such a wonderful momentum with the roles he was choosing. His talent could not have been captured better than it was in his performance in "Brokeback Mountain." He did wha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I long for you: 225 of 346
I let it beginOnly to realize; it isn't enoughI could have you in every way imaginableEvery night for the rest of my lifeIt wouldn't satisfy me.I need the taste of you on my tongueI need to explode all over yoursI need to control youI need to submit to youToo many thoughts in a dayNot enough chances to fulfill them.In a sense... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Expressing thoughts: 30 of 40

When I first saw the movies Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, I was instantly filled with a need to be that woman from the first fight scene.I have seen these movies at least a dozen times. Each fight scene is like watching a ballet, the choreography is completely magical. First, there is Black Mamba vs. Copperhead; a sweet suburban dwel... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Tips for homemade food gifts: 29 of 36

"You don't need a house of worship to encounter the spiritual; it's found in the pattern of daily living, such as cooking the food we need".-Tibetan lama sayingThere is a long standing notion among the human race that the culinary arts have the ability to feed the soul as well as nourish the body. The soon-to-be-published ant... More..