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What can I say? I love to write. That's why I'm here and over at Fictionpress. It helps me from going insane and imploding from my own sarcasm. While I love writing articles and giving opinions, writing fiction is my true love. I have so many stories in the

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Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Should police have to submit to routine drug and alcohol testing?: 4 of 55
Should police have to submit to routine drug and alcohol testing? Absolutely. These people are entrusted with the duty to serve and protect. They are taught to uphold the law. How can they efficiently do that if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol? It makes me cringe to think that the same person who I am suppos... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How violence in entertainment affects our society: 5 of 52
I have never bought into the theory that violence in the media is to blame for much of the crime committed in society. Each time I hear someone blaming a movie, song, or video game for some atrocious act they have committed, I want to shake my head. Those who blame media violence without taking responsibility for their own a... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 8 of 74
The summer is a time of playful indulgence. The temperatures soar and the sun gleams its brightest. The ski slopes close for the season and beaches open for business. Yes, the summer can be exciting and fun. However, if you are struggling with some body image issues, the summer can seem dreadfully frustrating. We've all been... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 30 of 270
At the risk of having my sister, cousins, friends, and aunts chuck their cell phones at my head, I am going to wage war against my archenemy: the driver with a cell phone. I'm not going to use statistics in this article to aid my argument, nor am I going to include quotes from various politicians and lobbyists that give reas... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tattoos: The pain factor: 1 of 9
Each time someone takes a good look at my tattoos, they ask, "Didn't that hurt?" I tell them in all honesty that no, it did not. Then they look at me as if I'm crazy or I'm lying, they just can't figure out which. I don't know what to tell them after that. I suppose the pain of getting a tattoo depends on three factors: your... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Life is a precious gift: 3 of 25
Are you grateful to be alive? Do you consider life to be full of possibilities or riddled with disappointments? What rules your thoughts about life? Is it imagination, idealism, or faith? Perhaps it's a combination or none of the above. Whatever it may be, we all have our own feelings about our lives, stemming from experienc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Taking time to give thanks: 13 of 83
As the holidays quickly approach, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos of the season. Not only do we tend to worry about financial issues, we also rush to purchase the gifts in time, plan the perfect family get-together, and subject ourselves to the horrors of travel in order to make the holidays perfect for our loved ones... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily ways to give thanks: 2 of 12
What are you thankful for? Are you grateful for the ability to see, hear, walk, and talk? Do you give thanks for a roof over your head, clothes on your back, or food in your mouth? Is the ability to breathe without the aid of a machine enough to make you appreciate it? Does knowing that you have clean water to drink make you... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Why you should consider doing your Christmas shopping online: 1 of 6
It's that time of year again, folks. The time to open your wallets, break open the piggy banks, and succumb to the year's biggest shopping season. You knew it was coming: the bustling crowds, the annoying traffic, the pressure to find every gift on your list, huge credit card bills, and a giant black hole in your bank accoun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Manners lost in our contemporary age: 9 of 50
Are losing manners an inevitable side effect of our busy world? Is our lack of manners attributed to some sort of rebellion or is it merely laziness combined with lack of guidance and discipline? Do we now simply feel entitled to anything we want without the hassle of being polite? Sadly, it seems we are closer than ever to ... More..