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Well, I stumbled onto this intriguing site while browsing for sites that might help me learn to write successfully enough to work from home sometime in the future. Right now, I'm stepping out into public displays of creativity that I've never tried before,

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Writing while inebriated: 1 of 21

Greetings, Readers. I am Padraic. I am a bottle of 2005 California Cabernet, communicating to you through a most excellent medium, Lirpa. Oh dear, you might say, since you might not be familiar (or comfortable) with bottles of alcohol writing articles. Well, let me tell you something: it's been done before. There have been do... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haiku: 38 of 300

Slimy ancient fishLittle boy thinks it's very coolCan not flush him yetHow did this happen?Ten years I am cleaning slimeFish are not my zenMy heart is too bigNext time I will nay-sayFish are for sautee More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Top 10 things I want most: 8 of 48

10. I want for those little packets that say "Do Not Eat" that they put in shoe boxes to be edible. Maybe they could change them to mints. I don't usually crave mints while I'm buying shoes, however, just the command "Do Not Eat" rankles me and makes me want to eat it, just to be perverse. 9. I want for grocery stores to be s... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Losing a loved one: 56 of 158

This story is a true story. Some things have been omitted or changed to protect confidentiality.I realize this is in the category of losing a loved one, and I think it's appropriate. I lost my dad in 2000 to a sudden illness, and although this is not his story, my father is the reason I was so deeply affected by another's exp... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Political correctness gone wrong: 18 of 42

I worry that today is saddled with too much political correctness. I don't advocate being openly hostile, or derogatory toward anyone, I just mean that speaking your mind or openly finding something funny is harder to do than when I was younger. I suppose that in our litigious, paranoid society, this is a by-product, but I of... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 34 of 69

Obviously, starting an exercise program is difficult. There aren't too many people out there anymore who don't know that exercise is good for them, but finding the time and the inclination to go sweat or make your muscles hurt for an hour a day usually ranks a bit lower on the "to do" list than mindlessly surfing the Internet... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should cell phone text messaging be part of the Emergency Broadcast System?: 1 of 2

Absolutely not. Text messaging should not be used to notify 911 in any emergency situation. The cell phone calls that 911 centers receive on a daily basis are overwhelming an already overwhelmed system, and the main part of the problem is lack of information about where the cell phone caller is calling from! It is a common mi... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Jack Russell: 7 of 12

I am a relative newcomer to the world of Jack Russell Terriers. I have always had Border Collies. Border Collies were, and still are, my very favorite dogs. Where else can you find intelligence, humor, and an ant-like work ethic all wrapped up in one gorgeous black and white furry package? My boyfriend and I moved in together... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry How to manage your fear of the dentist: 10 of 15

There are no people that I know of in my limited circle who just love going to the dentist. I'm sure somewhere out there, there may be a poor, twisted, masochistic soul who finds having needles and drills poked in your mouth fun, and looks forward to it, but I've never met that person, nor do I want to. Most folks I know run ... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Which is the better choice: Coffee or tea?: 18 of 18

Coffee is to tea as vodka is to wine coolers. Both will eventually get the job done, but one is much faster and more satisfying. Coffee. There is nothing like it.Coffee has a smell that permeates the room it's being made in. That smell signifies so many things! Start the day, think about what you will do, contemplate last nig... More..