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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mourning

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A dark wooden criboccupied by a gray, long-haired Himalayan.Hermetically sealed newborn diapers,tightly bound.Three printed balloons in primary colorson an unstained bib.A goofy blue elephantwith sharp, hanging tags.Winnie-the-Pooh and friends mobilesilent and motionless.Unsterilized bottles and nipples,of no concern.Picture ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking What to know when hiking with children

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Hiking is an activity that families can enjoy together as a way of reaching fitness goals, learning about the environment, and spending quality time together. Understanding that children and adults delight in hiking for different reasons is critical to maximizing everyone's enjoyment.For adults, hiking is an opportunity to ab... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Crazy about 'crazy quilting'

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Crazy quilting, a popular Victorian quilt making process, continues to enjoy a loyal following of quilt makers and textile lovers alike. A crazy quilt is characterized by its free form construction and the combination of quilting, sewing, embroidery, and embellishment in a single project. This quilting style is reminiscent of... More..

Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to choose the right name for a cat

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It is my experience that the amount of time spent considering the proper and appropriate name for a new cat is directly proportional to the amount of love one is bringing to the pet/owner relationship. Or, if you are living in Boulder, Colorado, the pet/guardian relationship!There are three approaches to naming a new cat. App... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Testimonies: Catholic traditions dear to me

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The papal conclave is the dearest Catholic tradition to me. It may seem odd that the election of a new pope would have such special significance since I will never be an active participant in this sacred process. I think that the root of its special meaning to me arose from the necessity to elect two popes in 1978. I was sixt... More..

Sports & Recreation > Swimming What teens should know about joining a swim team

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Teens who join and participate in a swim team can expect fun, hard work, lifelong friendships, and the dual benefit of individual and team level sports competition. Whether you are of limited previous swim experience or a seasoned athlete, the swimming community has a place for you and will welcome you. As a certified swim me... More..

Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The role of Harper's Weekly in reporting the Civil War

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At the start of the Civil War, thousands of subscribers paid five cents per issue to read war news in Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization. This weekly newspaper contained news in the form of eyewitness reporting, woodcut illustrations, engravings from photographs, letters, maps, battlefield renditions, and poetry. Harp... More..

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