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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Funny pet stories: 7 of 44
On our way out the door to begin our doggone holiday, we waved good-bye to our trusty dog Maxine, who regarded our departure with her usual I-love-you-so-much-please-don't-go face. It was my husband's idea to hop in the van that bright summer afternoon to "drive somewhere far away and stay overnight." Spontaneity is exhilara... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Resolve: 1 of 4
When In Bangkok, do as the Bangkokkers do The foreign looking woman with the pointed, round hat scurried down the street. She squinted wearily beneath the heavy weight of her load of oranges, which she toted on a two-sided carrier that resembled crudely built scales of justice. The bus doors opened and I stepped outside, int... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 98 of 308
WANDER DOWN BABY BOOMER LANE - Catch a chuckle with these childhood interpretations of words and sayings that were sprinkled throughout the 'Boomer era: ANIMAL KINGDOM Born in a barn - Still unsure why this applied to not closing a door. I tried saying it recently to my kids and they looked at me blankly because they never h... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American Puritanism in New England: 1 of 3
- Education, Punishment and Sexual Pleasure: Puritanism in New England - The term Puritan was derived from the word "purify." Witch trials, urine-laced cakes, sexual pleasure and alcohol consumption may not sound very pure, but they were all part of New England Puritanism in the 1600s. Disgruntled English folks who wanted to... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Legends and myths associated with the sinking of the Titanic: 1 of 3
VOYAGE OF DOOM: MYSTERIES STILL SHROUD THE TITANIC A cursed Egyptian mummy, a barking ghost dog, and death by delayed shock depict the tip of the iceberg regarding the mysteries that still shroud the Titanic's maiden voyage of doom. Glowing electric lights eerily illuminated the inky black, shimmering water as the ship's gig... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for cleaning out that winter pile of basement clutter: 7 of 19
CONQUERING CLUTTER MOUNTAIN Lurking silently beneath the first floor of family happiness, basking in the depths of dampness, looming in the deepest, darkest corner of the home's basement, an ominous mountain of magnificent, unmatched odds and ends awaits its first human contact. It isn't a majestic creation spawned from Moth... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies Achieve success with unique leadership skills: 6 of 16
The ultimate A to Z guide that will elevate you to success with unique leadership skills: A: Always appear to be in a good mood, even if you aren't. Whenever supervisors are feeling dejected or angry, people around them often pick up on those negative feelings. This can lead to poor morale, lower sales, and a general state o... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Biography: Frank Zappa: 3 of 7
FRANK ZAPPA: MUSICAL MADMAN AND GENIUS Frank Zappa's unmitigated nerve and unparalleled verve gave "shock value" a brand new definition in the 1960s and 1970s. His voracious appetite for capitalizing on the unusual prompted him to name his daughter Moon Unit and his son Dweezil. As a youngster, Francis Vincent Zappa Jr. perf... More..
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs What to look for when selecting an internship in the media and entertainment industry: 10 of 22
WELCOME TO INTERNSHIP OPTIONS IN THE FAST-PACED WORLD OF MEDIA AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY There are a variety of variables one must consider when contemplating the right internship in the media and entertainment industry. Because there are so many choices, it is important to first decide which form of internship is right... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) The world's oldest profession: 2 of 4
"Politics: The true 'oldest' profession" People jokingly refer to prostitution as the "oldest profession." But is this accurate? If one truly examines this question, it is absolutely necessary to acknowledge that there is another profession that is much older: Politics. And, like prostitution, politics is still widely practi... More..