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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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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips to take the stress out of traveling: 13 of 66
A vacation is supposed to be a relaxing venture. However, we don't control the universe and unexpected things can and do happen. If you haven't experienced major stress while traveling yet, let me enlighten you; you will one day. There's a million scenarios that can occur while traveling and all of them can be big stress carr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Factors contributing to juvenile delinquency: 4 of 20
Juvenile delinquency is not a new issue in society. In fact, it's been evident for ages. However, in recent times, the media attention given to it has grown and it's occurring more often. Acts committed by juveniles are more heinous than ever. The crimes of juvenile-committed battery and even murder are not unheard of in toda... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How do you decide what charities to donate to when there are so many to choose from?: 1 of 5
Charity is something that we could all benefit from at one time or another, whether we represent the giver or the receiver. There will always be someone less fortunate than each one of us. From the poor to the ill to the abused and everything in between, there will never be a shortage of charities that need our help. However,... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 20 of 96
When I sit back and think about it, it seems strange that I have blocked out much of the aftermath of the crash. There are certain details that are still so vivid in my mind surrounding that night, yet so much has been lost. I'm not sure if it was due to the trauma or just a casualty of the passage of time. Whatever the reaso... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Battle of the sexes: Neither gender is superior: 8 of 36
The battle for superiority between men and women has been an ongoing obstacle in what could otherwise be a relatively peaceful existence. For ages, both genders have claimed to be the better half. Over time, our prideful egos have gotten in the way and pushed us into a black hole, otherwise known as ignorance. We toot our own... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Life is a journey and not a destination: 12 of 51
We are all travelers. We all follow paths. Our destinations may not be the same but the way we get there is. We journey through life on a search for happiness and satisfaction. Sometimes we find it and sometimes we don't. There are signs along the way, which few people see. Those that do must choose between using them or disc... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Dateline's To Catch a Predator: Helpful service or illegal entrapment?: 8 of 32
Public restrooms, parks, shopping malls, and schools are no longer the only hunting grounds for individuals who prey upon children. They are now branching out and reaching far beyond the dark alleyways and unsupervised playgrounds that old-school child molesters used to their advantage. Today, the internet has become the mode... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 51 of 192
Becoming a better person is not a twelve-step program nor is it a feat reachable by idle words and no action. For many of us, the prospect of bettering ourselves is something we have, or will, eventually encounter. We deal with each situation and then wonder if we handled it in the best way. We question our actions and viewpo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why we can't just have world peace: 11 of 40
World Peace; sounds fabulous, doesn't it? For as long as I can remember, I've heard people formulate ideas as to how we could gain it. I've listened to people argue over the outrageousness of it. I, myself, have whined about wanting it. After all of it, there is something I can't help but wonder about. If we somehow attained ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life What you'd do if you were to die tomorrow: 10 of 33
Well, since it doesn't give much time to travel to the places I've wanted to visit or clean up my financial messes, I suppose I would concentrate on the bigger picture. I'd spend every waking moment being thankful for the life I've lived. I would laugh as much as possible and shed a tear or two. I'd forgive those who have wro... More..