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Education > Secondary School (Other) Why teenagers do not want to learn: 2 of 28

Education is something that is not taken serious by all students. When it doesn't pertain to their interests they feel it isn't necessary that they would need it. I hear a lot about teachers not doing their jobs or parents that don't pay enough attention to their children's school work. In some cases that may be the reason. ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Marrying the wrong man: 2 of 12

The last couple of months have been a wild fire waiting to explode. I try so hard and I stop and think to myself, what is wrong with me? I am twenty-five years old and married for almost four years now. We have two beautiful daughters, a nice home, and descent jobs. Yet, I feel so alone. My husband works third shift and he a...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Children's television reviews: The Backyardigans: 1 of 3

Whether they are in a haunted house or in Egypt, the Backyardigans teach kids to use their imaginations. The show is aired on Nick Jr just about everyday. They have also come out with DVD's, talking dolls, stuffed dolls, and clothing among other things. The show consists of animal like characters Uniqua, Tyrone, Pablo, Tashi...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 66 of 189

My mornings consist of the same routine as always. I wake up after hitting the snooze button for an hour. After I get out of bed and realize I only have forty-five minutes to get ready, I rush to the shower. I get myself situated and head off to work. I work in a medical outpatient facility. My day starts off good some days ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The housewife mystery: 11 of 31

Family Secrets Suspect 1.Matthew Lentini 2.Mary Lentini 3.Heather Potroski 4.Earl After my husband Matthew and I decided we wanted to start a family, we needed to find a house rather than our small apartment. We searched everywhere but nothing appealed to us. I was only in the beginning of our pregnancy but we didn't want to...
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcohol abuse impacts families: 2 of 5

Alcoholics not only affect themselves but everybody around them. It is a disease that only gets worse as time goes on and it is not treated. There are physical and emotional consequences that the family and the alcoholic are facing. It is a hard habit to break and if you do not have the support of your family or friends it's...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew: 4 of 9

Personally I love realty shows on VH1. Rock of Love II, I love New York, and Flavor of Love even if they aren't real I still find them funny and interesting. I watched Celebrity Rehab for the first time this past weekend and I felt a little disturbed for these people. I don't know how they can put themselves out there on nat...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a pet: 19 of 41

It was my seventh birthday. My father took me to our local SPCA. He let pick out what ever puppy that I wanted. He reminds me of this story often but I only remember when I picked her out. He said there were so many beautiful dogs available. I just hand to pick the mutt. I loved her she was different. I remember the way she ...
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: Types, symptoms and treatment options: 15 of 28

There is a difference between having a couple gloomy days compared to consistent ones. Depression can affect your everyday personal and work life. Without taking the proper help that you may require it will affect not only you but everyone around you. There are many ways of diagnosing depression. Here are some symptoms that ...
Local Guides > Philadelphia City of Brotherly Love: How Philadelphia got its nickname: 4 of 7

Philadelphia is known as the "City of Brotherly Love". It is considered our nations birth place. Before the Europeans discovered the Delaware Valley it was home to the Lenape Indians. The first settlements in the 1600's were the Swedish, Dutch, and English. Later in 1681 under run of King Charles II of England, granted Willi...