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Thank you for stumbling mind-first into my e-proliferation arena. Reveling in the vastness of the internet's reach is an exciting adventure, and it has reignited my compulsion to create.

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Does history repeat itself: 1 of 40
If History Repeats Itself, then picture this......A Newfangled Trojan Horse - Can you imagine the United States constructing a big hollow wooden eagle filled with storm troopers? We could wheel it up to the Great Wall of Somewhere and knock really hard."Who is it?" a foreign voice asks from behind impenetrable layers of brick... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Reasons why pizza is the ultimate meal for college students: 1 of 23
~~ Reasons why pizza is the ultimate meal for college students ~~* It comes right to the door: In a recent study of 171 college students spanning four states, 68% said that they prefer their pizzas to be delivered. We can only conclude that this preference stems from their reluctance to step away from their homework. Only 21%... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions: 14 of 294
EMOTIONAL WINDMILLSemotional windmills motionless, silentvast expanse of desolationvacant breeze of destiny's fateripplesgreen glare of angercascading emotionsmangled moments acquiescereflectionsurreality amasses near murmuring tidesilluminating significanceillustrating defianceferociousthreadbare motifs indicatelayers of ela... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed: 39 of 722
Footsteps fade as vacuous void evaporates,reality's resonance remains.Sensuous solitude stealthily stealstwo hearts whispering sonnets.We wreathe ourselves in magnificent moments of majesty,floating flawlessly beyond emotional enhancementwhile becoming immersed in bedazzled bewilderment.Sensations saturate selfless sincerity.... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Internet dating: Love on the web: 3 of 47
Is He a Dream or a Dud?Things have never been easier for women who like to shop for the male species.All you need to do is point and click your way to infinite romantic possibilities - anything from a spunky pen pal in Ireland to the ultimate Mystery Date. Will he be a Dream or a Dud?Once you become familiar with the internet... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism: 3 of 41
SCREAMING From WithinLife has deteriorated to the point where my mom is frustrated with my every action. We've come to a standstill, and all she says to me after 28 years is "Yep. Uh-huh." She reached the end of her rope with me two decades ago, and now it's just a simple matter of getting through each long, lingering day as ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Family memories: 7 of 85
Growing up in my parents' household was a feat in itself. It's amazing that any of us survived this tedious process, and that fact that all five of us sibs did is testimony that what doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.Here is a sampling of what life was like "back in the day:"Kids, don't try this at home - My litt... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Real estate pricing: What guides the market?: 1 of 8
CONSTRUCT WITH CARE: REAL ESTATE PRICINGProperty prices are typically built upon a set of factors that are determined by local real estate market conditions as opposed to national market trends. It's no secret that a cape cod home in suburban California is going to fetch a far higher price than the exact same property situate... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Short list of spring gardening tasks: 2 of 14
HERE IS YOUR SHORT LIST OF SPRING GARDENING TASKS:Rule number one of spring gardening is to be armed with energy and enthusiasm. More tangible must-haves on your short list of spring gardening tasks might include:GATHER SUPPLIES This is an important step as it can alleviate unnecessary footsteps to and from your house, yard o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History A look at George Washington as a soldier: 1 of 7
GLIMPSES INTO HISTORY - GEORGE WASHINGTON: THE SOLDIERGeorge Washington's may be America's most famous soldier. Ironically, his primary desire was to be a sailor, an adventurous profession that his mother forbade him from pursuing. Thus, it is thanks to her that George Washington rose to greatness as the main military masterm... More..