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Admittedly I have been in a funk lately and haven't been able to write a thing. Am scoring 10/10 on a recent attempt. Bleeaugh!

Can't even concentrate enough to do justice rating any articles. So for now (for the most part) I am on the sidelines.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hope: 1 of 265
The Single RoseThe morning dew that had settled on my petalsWas quickly disappearing'Neath the sunThe other flowers 'round meLifted from their stems so proudlyTo the day that for the worldHad just begunThis day shall be for meThe apex of my majestyThe day that I have blossomedTo my peakTo my mistress I will giveThis glorious ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Why do you like where you currently live?: 2 of 125
In 1962 my folks made the move from Pasadena up through the Grapevine to Central California. Ever since then, it has been my home. Not that I wouldn't like to have a flat somewhere in North Beach or a sprawling home in Beverly Hills, but that's the breaks. The truth is, to live in style in LA or SF it takes a lot of dinero. B... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction What is considered a 'bad home life': 1 of 42
When the term, 'bad home life' is mentioned, the thought of neglected, unhappy, mischievous children come to mind. Perhaps as a consequence of poor grades, frequent truancy, attending school poorly dressed or without an adequate lunch, or maybe some brush with the law that they may have had, certain indications reflect to th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies To smack or not to smack a child: 1 of 41
When I think about smacking a kid, I think with remorse about our middle child. Our oldest, a girl, was sugar and spice and every thing nice; our youngest was the baby of the family. Any discipline that we did with either of the two was so insignificant that it is not worth mentioning. But the middle one caught the wrath. And... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Is homosexuality natural?: 3 of 60
No, it isn't natural. Does it happen in nature? Of course it does. But why would anyone think it is natural, or use it as justification for human conduct, because it happens in nature? Animals that manifest homosexual behavior also eat their own vomit, roll in feces, lick their own crotches and sniff other animal's rears with... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 9 of 149
There is value in keeping time honored traditions. They are part of our heritage, the very fiber of who we are. Whether or not we like what we are, we cannot go back and change our heritage. The founding fathers were unequivocally of Judea-Christian origin, and the Bible was the symbol of truth and law, as it has been for hun... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Are you a racist?: 7 of 91
Racism is:1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.3.... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Personal experiences with music: 1 of 12
How I discovered classical musicSeventeen years ago, on 27 January 1992, my mother died. She died almost six months from the time she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. During those six months my sister and I were very much aware of the inevitable, although our father stayed in denial the whole time.She was a remarkable woman... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Tips for fathers coping with empty nest syndrome: 1 of 12
FOR HUSBANDS ONLYNow, ladies, do I have your attention? Yes, I knew you'd look. And I am glad you did. No, this advice is for him, but I am glad you're going to read this too, because you need to know some of the unique things he is likely to go through so you can be a team. You need to help each other. So listen up!Yes, Mom,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections on success, struggle, and happiness: 25 of 298
Renaissance Stark reality sought me outAnd woke me from my dreamI found myself engulfed in doubtAnd jarred from life sereneI gazed upward to the open skyThat ever was so blueBut through the tears that filled my eyesIt turned a faded hueAnd all about me where beauty wasI saw was jaded tooBut from my world of broken rubbleAmong... More..