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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The long walk home: 3 of 15
The trail is in front of me, Waiting so eagerly, For me to step upon it. I know it's a trap, I know it will sap, All the life out of me. But still I go, On the road home, Hoping for some comfort. The trail is long, The trail is dark, But I must travel it soon. For if I'm to arrive, Right on time, I need to get home soon. More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Kudos 2, by Positech Games: 2 of 8
Everyone wants to live the dream. So how do you start your road to fame and fortune? Playing Kudos 2 of course. Kudos 2 is a simple game with a simple goal; work your way up from a waiter in a small restaurant to find your way to riches, fame, and happiness. The core game play in Kudos 2 consists solely of making choices. Ev... More..
Sports & Recreation > Swimming How to swim the butterfly stroke: 1 of 4
The butterfly stroke is among one of the most elegant, yet difficult, strokes out there. Requiring a physically powerful upper and lower body, as well as a strong ability to swim, the butterfly stroke can be a daunting task to take on, but rewarding to perform and watch. Learning how to swim the butterfly stroke can seem lik... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to redo your teen's room without a fight: 10 of 31
Redoing a teen's bedroom can be tough. A teen's room is like their home base. They retreat there after a long day, where they can recover, socialize, do homework, and just wind down. For some, they grew up their whole lives with the same bedroom. When it's time to tear down those Mickey Mouse pictures, it can be unexpectedly... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A caged bird: 9 of 26
I am a caged bird, wishing to be free To fly out from the obscene, All the evil, all the bad, And everything else that so makes me sad. Freedom is taken away from me, Stripped of all my hope, yet I wish the world to see, All my thoughts on paper All my dreams unhampered. I long to set my soul free, All the feeling building u... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Assessing hamsters, mice, and gerbils as pets for kids: 8 of 22
Hamsters, mice, and gerbils are often considered good pets for kids; when in fact that is not always the case. If you're considering getting any small pet for your children, there are several things you should consider and know. Small rodents usually aren't the best bet for kids, especially young ones. They are hard to handl... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: How to make your guinea pig hate you: 3 of 8
By nature, most guinea pigs are quiet and passive, slowly giving away their trust and rarely having a bad bone in their body. It takes quite a feat to make one hate you; but with a few simple tricks it really isn't as hard as it first appears. 1. Blow in their faces constantly. Make sure every time you do so they see it was ... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Embarrassing and unusual phobias: 5 of 13
Almost everyone has a phobia of something. More common phobias, such as claustrophobia, are wide spread and generally understood by the general public. However, there are some more obscure phobias out there as well; people have fears of some of the strangest things. I personally confess to having a phobia of elevators. I hav... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being a loser: 12 of 30
That is him, all alone Is the future he has sown? He peeps up from his book, Snags a look At those who stare intently His beady eyes Are shrouded in lies, As they look at you relentlessly. You divert your gaze, Act as if you're not set ablaze By this wretched creature His foul presence lingers inside your head, And you so wi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: How to avoid being grounded and suspended: 6 of 15
It's all too easy to get yourself into a lot of trouble. Getting yourself out of trouble is a lot tougher though. As a teen myself, I've gotten in a lot of trouble, but with some really basic and simple steps, I've never gotten suspended or grounded. First and foremost, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.... More..