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About me? I'm supposed to put what makes me stand out from the crowd in this section, aren't I? Well, here's what's so special about me. I'm not very special at all. In fact, I'm NOT special at all. I'm just a normal, average, "runs in my hose and bad hair

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 6 of 86
Do you sometimes feel like you have no impact on this world? Like no one notices you? Like you have no purpose? Like in the grand scheme of things, you're just a simple being with no influence on mankind. I'm going to have to disagree with you on all of these counts. I once felt this way. That is, until a series of events too... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Living with the past: 34 of 204
My past, up until recently, has not been very haunting. I have lived a quiet life. I have not made many enemies, I have not hurt many friends, and when I do I always ask for forgiveness. I managed my vices I have kept humiliation at a minimum. I respect those around me and I tolerate those I do not respect.Up until recently. ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Learning to love: 6 of 34
Learning to LoveAgainOur story is typical. We met, we fell in love, we got married, we had two kids too soon. We became overwhelmed with all the trials of life; work, money, appointments, schedules All of this would have been ok. I might have been ok, if I had really been in love.It took exactly eight days of my married life ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Did our love exist?: 1 of 3
We met and then we thought we loved;A couple with solemn vows betrothed.Life then bestows our faulty fate.Without remorse, recognition comes;Tears of regret begin to seepAt the knowledge of our position.How can one hurt the one they love?This is not the question in my mind.I pose this haunting question insteadDid our love cea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Should new fathers receive as much FMLA leave as new mothers?: 4 of 11
Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many new mothers suffer post-pardum depression? Sure, medical science says it's because our hormones or so out of whack and we're adjusting to changes in our bodies...but I know better! Now, I'm not a scientist or a doctor. I have no medical training, but I'm almost positive the reason w... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips to take the stress out of traveling: 29 of 66
If you have young children, you know just how stressful everyday life can be. How are you supposed to take a family vacation when you can barely make it through a family meal? Following are a few tips and tricks that you need to consider when planning your next trip: Plan Ahead! It may seem like the obvious answer to a less s... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software My favorite fonts to use for letter and email writing: 1 of 1
The first thing I noticed when I bought Microsoft Office 2007 was that they changed the default font without consulting me or anyone else. I had become comfortable with Times New Roman, size 12, staring back at me for all those years and now they throw Calibri at me? What's the deal?Ok, that is a bit of over exaggeration but ... More..
Education > Education (Other) What place do libraries have in our education system today, considering the rise in Internet-based research?: 38 of 73
Libraries Take Advantage of Internet RevolutionGone are the days of dusty rows of fiction and non-fiction. Gone is the image of the rigid, shushing librarian. Over the past decade, libraries and librarians have been transformed dramatically. Libraries are no longer just a simple collection of books. Modern libraries have beco... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Why do you like where you currently live?: 67 of 125
In all honesty, I don't actually like where I currently live. But luckily, I'm moving pending the sale of our house. Where I'm going is much like where I came from. I can sum it up in two words: Small Town.I came from a small southern town. I am a Cajun at heart and I love my southern upbringings. But it's not Cajun that defi... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Dreams & goals: 58 of 98
I've heard all of the typical goals. I want to become president. I want to become a brain surgeon. I want to conquer the stock market. I want to help poor children in a third world country...I must admit, these are all quite admirable goals and dreams. Yet, as honorable as they are, none of them compare to my life's ambition.... More..