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Have you ever had "writer's block" where you cannot think of what you want to write or how you want to write it? That's exactly what happens to me when I try to describe myself. I can't think of anything that would make me stand out when I look at all the

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 16 of 549

Teardrop In My Heart There's a teardrop in my heart From the misery of the past It's my permanent scar Of a love that did not last There's a stain upon my soul From the faith that he misused I gave him all my trust And that honor he abused There's a memory in my mind Of the man I thought I knew I wish I could erase it And al...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Starting over after divorcing: 4 of 77

Dealing with the depression and loneliness after a divorce can be overwhelming. You go over the details of what happened before the divorce time after time, trying to understand what really went wrong. Was it something you did, something you said....why weren't you enough? The truth is there is no answer. You can't speak for...
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Symptoms and treatment of Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 19

In 1906, a German physician, named Alois Alzheimer, began examining the difference between age related dementia and the fatal disease now known as Alzheimer's. Dementia is confusion and memory loss. Many people call it "old timer's" because as we grow older our thought processes take longer. Just as our bodies slow down, so ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The toys I grew up with: 7 of 131

Back in the days of a simpler life, when neighbors cared for each other, and our world wasn't a place of angry violence, we had uncomplicated toys that entertained us for hours. Barbie dolls, GI Joe, bicycles, rollerskates, homemade kites, hula hoops, slinkys, jump ropes, basketballs, footballs, tincan phones, and etch-a-ske...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 34 of 494

The Heritage of Men Men speak of the death of a Nation Complaining of "by gone" years Yet the truth of Mankind's history Silently falls in Women's tears Men used to fight for survival And have fought for gold and land Waging wars for "cause" and "glory" Greedy for whatever lay at hand It's not just the "white man" killing Ma...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost souls: 28 of 159

Lost Soul A lost soul came to see me tonight, Weeping softly against my shoulder. She mourned the death of innocence, As the flames of love grew colder. She said, "Forgiveness and acceptance, Are beguiling terms of speech. Are honesty and trustworthiness, Beyond your mortal reach?" I thought long about her question, And of m...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Saying more than "because I said so" when children challenge parents: 3 of 15

Try saying "Because I said so" in a loud, strong voice. Did you hear yourself? Whew, didn't those words sound like they were coming from the Ultimate Being...the No Bend, Do-It-My Way Super Force....or the No Give, This Is The Way It's Done Commander of All Things? Unfortunately this is perhaps the number one statement said ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Is it okay to snoop in your teen's business?: 2 of 8

Part of a parent's job is to teach their teen to be confident, resourceful, considerate, and self-reliant. Parents want their teens to grow into successful adults who can care for themselves and their families (if they choose to have one). Parental duties include creating an atmosphere of security and unity, where problem so...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Relationships: 23 of 87

The Trouble With Love The truth is I am not sure I should have been born. I have a mother whose primary goal in life is to dote on my father, and a father who only acknowledges me when he thinks other people are looking. Maybe in their younger years it was different, but I don't think so. The only time I can remember Mom tel...
Education > College Search Which is a better first step into college: Community colleges or regular universities?: 9 of 32

Deciding between whether to begin your college career at a community college or at a regular university is a complicated decision. It should be based upon several crucial questions. How high is your ACT or SAT scores (or have you taken them)? What is your maturity level and will you be able to handle college classes? What is...