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I never did enjoy writing about myself... Let's see, where to begin. Well, I'm Emily. I'm 25, I'm a Cancer, and I enjoy long walks on the beach...

I grew up in a small tourist town in South-Western Ontario (Canada). The annual visitors instilled in me a loathing

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How my cats got their names: 1 of 63
I was four - nearly five - when my mom found her dream house and we moved into it. Several things were different about this house. It was in the country. There was a barn and some horses. The yard was a lot bigger. And, since it was my mom's dream house, it would be a pet-free zone. It was to be kept in immaculate condition n... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer Why soccer is not so popular in the US as elsewhere: 1 of 50
Since July 4, 1776 the United States has insisted on doing things its own way. It invented a meal: brunch. It's not breakfast, it's not lunch, but it's pretty darn fantastic. And it invented a few sports. Only in the land of the free could a game called "football" not involve feet or a ball in the traditional, round sense. On... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) The best things about your city: 1 of 28
As you travel west on the train from London's Paddington Station, you get a sense of truly how huge and ugly London is. By the other side of Reading, you can't help but feel relieved to be leaving the tower blocks and the turmoil of the city behind.Approaching Swindon, the gentle, rolling hills start to take shape. If you've ... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What would you order for your last meal?: 7 of 48
I've never understood the concept of offering condemned men and women a final meal of their choice. To me, it seems to offer little or no consolation. No matter what the prisoner orders, they're still going to die, very publicly, and very soon. It's as if the State is saying, "No hard feelings, but we're going to kill you any... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Reflections: It's not the destination, it's the journey: 9 of 43
It's not the destination, it's the journey.I've never uttered this sentence nor have I given much thought to its validity. It certainly sounds good: thoughtful, philosophical, even deep. I suppose it's meant as a life-lesson to help us appreciate how we've gotten to where we are, instead of focusing on our circumstances. But ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to cook a full English breakfast: 4 of 16
It's Saturday morning. Your head is throbbing, your mouth tastes like a birdcage, you're not quite sure which way is up. The only cure for you, my hung-over friend, is a full English breakfast. The vernacular for "full English breakfast" is "fry up." And trust me; this meal is very aptly named.To begin, pour yourself a large ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Deciding if the Beatles really were "bigger than Jesus": 12 of 30
Two thousand years ago, or thereabouts, one man created a cultural phenomenon that still affects the world today. He had long hair and sandals, and some crazy ideas about life. Forty-nine years ago, four men created a cultural phenomenon that still affects the world today. They had long-ish hair and sandals (or bare feet), an... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Best music to accompany Christmas festivities: 1 of 2
Somehow, amongst the rock-hard fruit cakes, the icicle lights, the tacky Santa ties with the twinkle lights on them and the fist fights for Tickle-Me-Elmos, Christmas has lost its magic. What should be a time for peace on Earth has been transmogrified into one hell of a rat race all based around greed and gluttony. There's ne... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs Milking the competition: What's best?: 8 of 12
Milking the Competition: What's Best? Why do kids hate anything healthy? Whether it'sfinishing their veggies or drinking their milk, getting it into them is like trying to break into Fort Knox. Kids (and adults) need milk as it provides nutrients that aren't available elsewhere in their diet. But are there alternatives when i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Why hockey fans enjoy fights on the ice: 8 of 12
I'm squeamish. I can't watch medical dramas without wanting to be sick. Hearing a story about teeth makes my skin crawl. I'm no different during a hockey game. I have to leave the room if the camera shows a player on the bench getting stitches. And I absolutely hate it when the ref picks teeth up off the ice like spilled kern... More..