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Since I was nine years old, when I wrote a play, I've known I've been a writer. Give me a piece of paper and an instrument to write with and I'll fill it with words. What I don't like to do though is write about myself. I prefer to be known by what I write.

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Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 5 of 73
As has been so aptly observed, "The color of truth is gray". Rinsing away those stray strands that dull the natural luster of one's hair can be considered enhancing one's appearance. However, by the time you notice that the roots of your hair are gray, or you're contemplating something as drastic as a permanent dye, it's time... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 32 of 298
Justifiable IvyIt was in fourth grade that I was proven to be a plant killer. I know that because that was the only year in elementary school the our classroom windows faced west. I remember this so well because I spent many weeks approaching those windowsills and looking, first with hope, then dread and finally bitterness. O... More..
Travel > United States Guide to seasonal weather in Naples, Florida: 1 of 8
If you were a meteorologist, you'd die of boredom in Naples. It either rains or it doesn't. That pretty much sums up the weather in this seaside community on the Gulf Coast. Most of the time it doesn't, so you're free to enjoy the beach, golf courses or tennis courts to your heart's content. The difference between the lowest ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Why performance-enhancing drugs shouldn't be allowed in sports: 1 of 6
Using performance enhancing drugs is cheating. Sport, by its very definition, is the combination of physical exertion and skill governed by rules. It takes very little effort to swallow a pill and not much skill to stick yourself with a hypodermic needle. Before athletic competition was invaded by Medical Science the rules on... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women For men: How to shop for a great anniversary gift: 12 of 66
If you've remembered the date and know the correct number of years (or months) you've been married (or dating), you are already far ahead of many men searching for an anniversary gift. Now, all you have to do is not blow the points you've accumulated.Of course, you can never go wrong with gold and diamonds. Fine jewelry thril... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Smoker's rights: 9 of 45
Smoker's rights? Isn't that the epitome of an oxymoron in this day and age. After all, your ears can be assaulted by complete strangers shouting into their cell phones within a half a pace of you, or somebody's car stereo can vibrate your subcompact trapped at a red light in the next lane, and someone else's screaming brat mu... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life One-night-stand etiquette: 10 of 41
You wake up and wonder where you are, where you parked your car and then, just who is this sleeping beside you. It happens. You ingested whatever mind altering substance the night before and are now in a situation you want out of right away. Before you go rushing out the door, especially if you're in your own place, think, do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should old tennis tournaments like Wimbledon keep grass courts or switch to paved surfaces?: 4 of 13
What tennis hating iconoclast came up with such a question? It's absolute heresy!Wimbledon has earned the right to label itself The Championships because of its heritage. Grass was the only surface upon which the game was played for many, many years and those lawns were not nearly as meticulously tended as they are today at t... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How carpet is made: 3 of 8
Beginning with the first hide being thrown onto a cave floor, man has created a variety of ways to keep his feet from touching his home ground. From rushes tossed onto the dirt or stone floors to the silken carpets of the Orient, what someone walks upon in his home has determined his wealth for centuries. With the Industrial ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Understanding tennis' rules and scoring system: 2 of 5
Tennis is the game of a lifetime, as it is affectionately described by those who pursue it. Unlike life though, the rules are based on fairness to all the participants. Though the terminology of scoring is arcane, the rules of tennis are straightforward. The game has two disciplines, singles (one opponent against another) and... More..