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Travel > Vacations Planning a family summer vacation on a budget: 1 of 77
We all look forward to a holiday, an excuse to escape to sunnier climes or simply to spend time exploring the treasures closer to home; a break from the tedium of working to earn a living. In this turbulent economic climate this can still be achieved, as long as you set yourself a realistic budget for your holiday and stick t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles: 12 of 531
Forgotten to the WorldThis spirit's fire ebbs.Determination weakens asApathy claims its reins,Drawing horizons intoMelancholic darkness.A future vehemently greeted,Now halted by abandon;Hope has no presence here.Dampened passion simmers,Obscured by misdirection;Thoughts held alone dismissedWithout nurture,Trapped beyond consc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apartments: 2 of 66
APARTMENTSEach regimented windowCasts its glow into the night skyLike a portal to another world,Promoting intrigue.Cosseted within commonalityBuildings breathe quietly;Each colorful apartmentFlirting its own identity. More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 5 of 115
You've been excited about the prospect of a quiet, romantic meal out at your favorite restaurant all week. This might be an infrequent treat, a special celebration, an excuse to get out of the house (perhaps to escape from the kids),or something that you have been saving up for. No doubt you will have spent time and effort on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haiku: 14 of 300
Daybreak becons meSunlight breaking through the cloudsMy heart uplifted More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: Communicating the value of non-paid work: 4 of 51
Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you've found a vacancy for that dream job you've always wanted, read the description and qualification requirements, and talked yourself out of applying for it? I thought so, and you're certainly not alone in the low-confidence stakes. Many well-qualified or experienced pote... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Aliens: 3 of 33
Orange orbs float silentlyHigh above the trees,Casting light beguilinglyUpon the cold night's breeze.Flickering like fireflies,Casting terror's spell,Of alien invasion doFrenzied rumours tell.Mixtures of emotionsGreet the awesome sight,National securityAlerted to the plight.Imaginations capturedBy wondrous halos bright,UFO re... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 18 of 164
AngelWhy ever did I let you go,I miss you everyday,Judgment clouded by despair,Did greet that fateful day.I longed to hold you in my arms,To call you by your name,I even felt you stretch your limbs,Contented in your play.Maybe we could never be,Life had another plan,Rest assured, my little one,I'll love you for life's span.Wa... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 4 of 30
Christmas wouldn't be complete without the colourful well-wishing festive cards that tumble through our letter boxes each year. We all look forward to giving and receiving these tokens of friendship, yet many of us resign to the fact that they lose their usefulness as soon as the Christmas decorations are taken down; this doe... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What are the symptoms and recommended treatment of depression?: 1 of 7
Many of our lives will be touched by depression at some stage. We might suffer the debilitating symptoms directly, or be required to support family members or friends as they battle through difficult times. Those of you who have experienced the symptoms first-hand will appreciate the devastating hold that this misery has on t... More..