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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Destiny: 1 of 22

In our life time we very often ponder what the differences are between fate and destiny. Why is that some of us are fortunate to live long and wonderful lives while others die young? Why are some people so wealthy and others destitute and penniless? Some people believe it is karma that determines our destiny in this life. Wha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's How to make healthy (and successful) New Year's resolutions: 7 of 89
Every year people make New Year's Resolutions. But how many people actually follow through with them and do what they say they are going to do? One percent of the population? If only one percent of the population follows through with their promises to themselves or others then why do we bother to even make them? How can we fo... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 25 of 254

Why do I write? According to psychologist Carl Jung, the human personality has many parts. One part of our personality is the person that we present to the world and this is our "persona." The persona has learned socially acceptable traits and knows how to modify certain instincts and desires in order to fit into society and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love does not die: 33 of 312

We grew up in the city with the "Heart of Gold."A secret of thirty years, gone untold.I put my pen to paper today.To remember you in a most special way.We fell in love right from the very start.You told me you loved me with all of your heart.At the tender age of seventeen, you treated me like your queen.Always so kind and nev... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Ancient Egyptian jewelry: Adorn yourself in the style of the pharaohs: 2 of 14

Exquisite masterpieces of ancient Egyptian jewelry created by artisans from thousands of years ago, continue to be enchanting and captivating in the modern world. Egyptian jewelry was symbolic as it was believed to possess mystical powers and held religious significance. The wearer of Egyptian jewelry was thought to be protec... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow day: 1 of 7

As I kneel beside my bed.I silently bow my head.I began to pray for snow.So to school I would not have to go.My mother tucks me into bed.I gently lay down my little head.On my pillow so soft and warm.Snug as a bug from the storm.I woke up to a howling sound.Jumped out of bed to look around.I walked to my window to see what it... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Understanding the human brain: 1 of 6

Understanding the human brain is no easy task. Human intelligence seems to have developed from small refinements in brain architecture. Other animals, such as the parrot cannot solve mathematical equations and dolphins cannot write poetry.Researchers have looked at the unique features of the brain to try to account for our su... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ireland: 1 of 6

Legend of the Harp:The Emerald Isle sits majestically.Right beside the deep blue sea.Tis the land of legend you see.Of mythical castles and dragons that be.There is a deep dark legend from the past.How did the harp come to be you ask?A symbol of Ireland for all time.An ancient instrument so delicate, so fine.There was a young... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Study skills for speakers of English as a second language: 1 of 5

The world is becoming more global and as globalization increases, so does the need for students to learn English as a second language. In countries around the world, students are being encouraged to become fluent in English because English is necessary for them to be able to compete for the top paying positions in their count... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: First crush: 1 of 5

My first crush was my most memorable crush. I am not certain why our childhood memories stay with us and evoke such strong emotions well into our adult years but I love the fact that I remember my first crush so vividly. It was as though is was yesterday. When I think of this person, those emotions all come rushing back and I... More..