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Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Was the California Supreme Court right in legalizing gay marriage?

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The granting of legal status to gay and lesbian couples by some states through "civil unions" was an enormous concession to the gay community. Acknowledging their status as a "married couple" through legalized marriage, however, is completely absurd. It violates every tenet of the very definition of marriage. A union between ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Procrastination

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I started to procrastinate today,then put it off until tomorrow.Drives me bonkers to behave that way,And leaves me feeling dreadful sorrow.I tried so hard to start my day,By blowing off a chore or two.But realized I could not wait,I had so very much to do.How do others make it work for them?I pondered as I began my task,Who c... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hearing voices

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"The Dogs of September"The bagpipes played for RoyOne bright September AfternoonAmid the Wasatch ForestThat would change its colors soonThrough the trees the kilt-clad pipers cameAll marching to the tune,And the bagpipes played for RoyThat fine September afternoonForty dogs and forty handlersStood to meet the judge's test,Wit... More..

Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Should restaurants allow dogs in with their owners?

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The world is full of irresponsible people, and I'm one of them. If dogs were permitted in restaurants, I would definitely take mine-all four of them, at the same time. We could get a large booth or a round table with five chairs and I would order up half-pound burgers for all of us-medium rare. No lying under the table for my... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Overcoming adversity while writing your first novel

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The greatest adversary of creative writing is procrastination, and its greatest ally is passion-passion for life, passion for writing, and most importantly, passion for the subject of that first novel that has been rattling around in the back of the mind for so very long. It lies there, waiting to get out-waiting for the writ... More..

Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Things I don't understand about relationships

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Among the many things I don't understand about relationships is why they last as long as they do. I have become a master at hiding my feelings in the interest of extending the life of a relationship. As a rule, from what I have learned about human feelings and emotions, most of them would be best kept hidden, or at least subd... More..

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