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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I long for you: 15 of 346
As a child you can long fora time when you are grown.When you become an adultand finally on your own.when you have a familyyou long for your own space.Away from noisy childrena little quiet place.You long for days when you were youngwhen time was all your ownyou long for days when all you didwas chatter on the phone.The days ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should the papers be allowed to invade the privacy of celebrities: 1 of 21
Everyone should be entitled to a private life - even celebrities. I do not understand why some feel they are entitled to know everything about a celebrity's life simply because they chose to be an actor or singer. Some may argue, "well, they knew what they were getting into" but my point is - should they have to "get into" th... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bathrooms: 3 of 52
Public bathrooms have a history for those of you too young enough to know. About 30 years ago, there were "paid for" stalls and those that were NOT! The psychology behind this arrangement was that if someone paid a quarter to use the stall, this somehow made it more "safe" and sanitary. If you used the free bathroom stalls, w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Catholic bashing: The accepted discrimination: 1 of 14
I just wrote to a television show the other day asking why it is that it is acceptable that anti-Catholic remarks were constantly being made by members of the talk show panel. I remembered earlier days of being subjected to almost daily anti-Catholic remarks by co-workers. It was an unfortunately unforgettable experience!I wo... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Deciding if bankruptcy is the right option: 1 of 13
Contrary to widespread public opinion, bankruptcy is not an "easy way out." Bankruptcy is like the final fall at the end of a long journey of seemingly endless worry, stress and anxiety. Sometimes, in order to preserve one's sanity, it is unfortunately the only route - especially if there is the absence of help from family, f... More..
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Overcoming an eating disorder: 3 of 21
I have had personal experience with eating disorders and I can tell you what suggestions are actually helpful and which ones aren't when dealing with someone inflicted with Anorexia. I can also offer ideas as to how effective some forms of treatment are in terms of recovery.First of all, refrain from telling an Anorexic how h... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 17 of 100
School uniforms contribute a lot of positive things toward the school community.First of all, all students wearing the same garb promotes a sense of commonality and unity among children. While they all share something in common, the uniform is a visible manifestation of that sense of community. It's a visual cue or symbol tha... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 31 of 121
Dear Leader, Exceptional Supervisor, Excellent Model for Appropriate Work Behaviour and my own "American Idol,"I would sincerely like to express my deepest regret at missing the final jump through the umpteenth hoop you held out for me. I made a steady gallop and while I may have made a hurdle, I couldn't quite zero in enough... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is it time to assess our beliefs and make a difference: 4 of 15
One issue that really makes us assess our beliefs and how well we follow them is the so-called "problem" of beggars loitering outside of churches and synagogues before, during and after mass or services.Personally, I find the fact that beggars came up with this idea absolutely brilliant! And what stories they could tell about... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 56 of 182
My depression and anxiety was given birth, so to speak, in the womb. I had no choice in the matter. I was genetically predisposed to the illnesses which run rampant in my family.Growing up, I never really heard nor understood the concepts such as Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Social Phobia. Yet not so funn... More..