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Born under a wandering star. My Journey began in Phoenix, Arizona. In my life, so far, I've lived and worked in 27 states and five countries. There's still a lot to see. Along the way I picked up a B.S. in Biology from Peru State College, an A.A. in Life

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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How to tell if someone is lying to you: 6 of 60
Would I lie to you? Probably. Like it or not, the average person is forced to confront approximately 200 lies every day. That's one fib for every five minutes. Why? Trickery is part of the natural order of things. A possum "plays dead" when it's clearly alive and well. A harmless butterfly mimics a toxic one, pretending to b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Child abuse: 35 of 216
When she gets home from school Her stepmother's waiting Her soul fills with dread Heartbeats elevating She has a secret A life that's unknown Each day the Stepmother Waits til she's alone Then she hits the girl With a book or a shoe Til she cries,' til she bleeds Until she's black an blue They don't have much money The bills... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics The challenges of morality on the Internet: 7 of 37
The allure of the unknown, the appeal of an instant connection, the hint of possible romance- these are the ways the internet seduces. It offers up secrecy, fantasy, and excitement all with point and click ease. Oh, it all starts out innocently enough. Our thoughts and feelings flow from our fingers out into cyberspace, seek... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 47 of 142
Last Request Kevin died while we were waiting to watch the season premier of Heroes. One second he was shoveling a fistful of popcorn in is mouth, bitching about Sylar and espousing theories of what the real meaning of the eclipse was; the next he was gone. I missed the weekly church bingo game that Saturday, which is just m... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Snacks with less than 100 calories: 7 of 20
Snack your way Skinny Snacks are important. They help keep your blood sugar from dropping into the basement, keep your energy up, and can keep you from overeating at meal times. But if you don't watch out, snacking can get the best of you. When the munchies hit you between meals or late at night, it's too easy to grab a bag ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Racing thoughts: 6 of 17
One spark of light shines in the dark; The brotherhood of man I wonder how to leave my mark Or even if I can In the mirror I see the reflection Of everything I've missed While running and racing and chasing rejection Not sure if I even exist. Forgetting to breathe, needing to sleep The noise of the world in my ear I want to ... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 53 of 147
Chocolate Mint Brownie Bars INGREDIENTS: 9 oz dark chocolate- broken into pieces 9 oz butter cut into small pieces 7 oz dark brown sugar 4 eggs beaten 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 1 teaspoons baking powder 8 oz thin after dinner type' peppermint chocolates INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 11 x 7 cake pa... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to make a sugar scrub: 2 of 5
Make Your Own Brown Sugar Body Polish Winter can be hard on your skin. Lack of sufficient humidity outdoors can leave you feeling dry and itchy. Indoor heating further removes traces of moisture drying skin even more. Winter Itch' can occur at all ages and in people without other skin conditions. It can range from mildly ann... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Places of interest to visit in South Africa: 4 of 9
Spectacular South Africa With its exciting and invigorating mix of culturally diverse people, tranquil wildlife reserves, vibrant cities, and sparkling coastline South Africa is simply unforgettable. The "Rainbow Nation" of South Africa is a vast country, stretching from the Western Cape with its Mediterranean climate throug... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Board game reviews: Clue: 7 of 14
Clue, the classic murder mytsery detective game has been given a face lift. An actress with a shady past, an aging athlete turned pundit, and former child star and a billionaire video-game designer. There are just a few of the suspects in Hasbro's updated version of the family favourite Clue. In the board game where everybod... More..