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I am hardly ever at a loss for words! I guess I'm one of those people who "never met a stranger," and I enjoy my relationships with family and friends. I also enjoy writing - putting my thoughts on paper. Helium is a venue that gives my words a voice - and

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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How do you explain an athlete's taking drugs to your kids?: 1 of 74
Tennis star Andre Agassi is baring his soul in, "Open: An Autobiography." Among many things Agassi claims in the book is an admission that he used crystal meth. Now retired from professional tennis, Agassi tells of a childhood filled with days of 5-to-6-hours of practice at the command of his father, dropping out of high scho... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A shoulder to cry on: 3 of 134
A shoulder to cry on...That's what I'll shareWhenever you need me...I will be there.I'll listen and love youAnd show you I care...Your worries and burdensI'll help you to bear.A shoulder to cry on...Whenever you need.I'll offer you solaceAnd respite from grief...I'll pray that it helps youTo heartaches release...To lean on a ... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Part-time work after retirement: 1 of 34
For many retirees, "work" is a four-letter word. I get that! As an early retiree, I wonder how I ever worked and got everything else done! The last thing I want is another job! At the same time, I see what has happened in the current economy, and I realize that many retirees ARE searching for something to do to: 1) supplement... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should you turn in a friend for drug use and child abuse?: 1 of 32
When I was teaching kindergarten, I had a little boy in my class who arrived at school one day with probably the biggest black eye I had ever seen. It must have been a Monday, because the bruise was a couple of days old and was already starting to turn yellow in places. I asked the little boy what happened, and he said he was... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary What we should remember about Michael Jackson: 3 of 93
"This is It," the film that documents the last days of Michael Jackson, has been released. Some have deemed it amazing, while others have felt they wasted time seeing it. Some have declared the stamina and entertaining genius of Michael Jackson incredible and impossible for someone who was "doing drugs," while others have sai... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 3 of 90
There probably are not many stories about pit bulls who are considered true dog heroes. But my brother's pit bull mix, Carmen, would most certainly qualify. Carmen lived in Los Angeles with my brother Tim, who was reckless and irresponsible with his own life but loved his dog more than anything. He would - and did - spend his... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian living: 3 of 88
True Christian living involves being the hands and feet of Jesus in any and all situations - every day of the week. Christian living is not something one does just on Sundays or special occasions.My mother and her husband are Workamping at an opera camp. Workampers are people who combine working with living in an RV (recreati... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 4 of 116
ARE adulterous affairs a "forgivable sin?" The media seems to have given adultery a "good rap" in movies, novels, television programming, etc. At the very worst, they portray it as having potentially dangerous consequences (think Fatal Attraction), but mostly, it is portrayed as just part of the fabric of our society these da... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Writing your own obituary: 1 of 28
Few among us give much thought to our obituary. This is not generally at the top of many "to-do" lists! Moreover, writing your own obituary may seem a little self-serving. But speaking from the vantage point of someone who has been thrust into the roll of "obituary writer" more than once, I can assure you that your efforts wi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 4 of 105
My grandfather was 22 years old when the stock market crashed in 1929. I once asked him "What was it like in the Great Depression?" He replied... "We were already so poor around here that we didn't really even know there WAS a depression. Most everyone farmed, and few had any money in the bank, so it didn't affect us like it ... More..