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About two years ago I decided to go back to school, this time I would major in one of my childhood ambitions - creative writing. I am now the proud owner of a BA in Creative Writing and graduated with a 3.74 GPA. It took me about ten years after

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Spring cleaning tips for the garage: 1 of 10

Perhaps the biggest spring cleaning job you will undertake this year is the garage. Unlike most rooms in the house this one can – and will – serve many different purposes. Unfortunately for most of us it has taken over the job of storage space, and if you’re like me you accumulate more things th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A lonely man: 1 of 10

THE BALLAD OF THE OLD MAN “Hey kids, get off my lawn.” The little old man said “Kids, they have no respect, I want to go to my bed.” Still the kids snuck back on All they wanted was to know What it was he must hide What it was he didn’t show To the window he came And yelled out his distain Again...
Autos > Cars Spring cleaning ideas for your car: 1 of 9

Checklist For Spring Cleaning Your Car It is a good idea to take the time to do a deep cleaning on your car at least once a year, so I suggest adding it to your spring cleaning list. The car, even for as small as it is – especially compared to the home, garage and yard can be a monumental task so here is a check ...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to make a scarf from granny squares: 1 of 8

The Granny Square. Perhaps the best known stitch in the crochet world. We use them to make everything from afghans to skirts, from pillows to cardigans. Included in this is the ever popular scarf. To make a scarf from granny squares is a simple 3 step process. Step 1. Prepare. This step ha...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for spring cleaning with kids: 1 of 8

It’s that time of year again and cleaning is in the air. However, your house still has to be lived in during the cleaning process, and your kids can make messes faster than you can clean them up. There is a solution to this problem – let your children help. Now, I know getting your kids to clean can be a di...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost dreams: 6 of 46

WHEN ONE HAS LOST THEIR DREAMS When one has lost their dreams, yet continues to believe one will buy a lotto ticket as the odds continue to slim, and one will give his last dollar hoping tomorrow will bring another, then help a stranger to fix a flattened tire, one will fill out an application to where they want to go and on...
Education > College Study Tips Should college professors allow their students to bring laptops to class?: 1 of 7

The debate about laptops in the classroom remains strong. Some believe that the constant sound of the keyboard tapping can distract both the professor and other students. But using a laptop in the classroom can provide benefits that far outweigh the consequences. The first is that for most students, they can type...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The old tree: 6 of 36

*The Old Oak Tree* Standing by the old oak tree Watching that boy go by Grabbing hold of that moment Standing by the old oak tree Kneeling by the old oak tree Watching the clouds that pass Thankful for being alive Kneeling by the old oak tree Sitting by the old Oak tree Waiting for the day to end Tilting my head in slumber S...
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Why the New Year is time for a fresh start: 1 of 6

We all do it. Every year as that ball drops from the sky we tell ourselves that this year will be the year. This year we will lose the weight, quit that bad habit, find the perfect job, find someone special, finish that project; in short we will find true happiness. Why do we do this? As children we are told to make a New Ye...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Which celebrities support heart health awareness?: 1 of 6

With heart health becoming a growing concern, February has been named national Heart Health Awareness month and National Wear Red Day will be held on Friday, February 5 this year. Women it seems are taking an active role in this campaign due to the high risk women face today. The fact is, a woman is at a higher risk for hear...