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My name is Brian Fleming. I am a happily married writer based out of the San Fernando Valley. My passions include writing, reading, watching tv or movies with my wife. My goal is to become a free lance writer for magazines based in the United States.

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Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Benefits of laughter: 2 of 49
Patch Adams had it right. The best medicine is laughter. It's true. Recent psychological, physiological, and medical research has proved that laughter reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, reduces the crave for food, and exercises the abs, diaphragm, even the heart. There is nothing more soothing or stress relieving... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Skiing: 1 of 23
Unfortunately, I have a very embarrassing ski story. My wife is the only one that knows exactly how I broke my arm up on Big Bear Mountain; that is, until now... My trip to go skiing in Big Bear was a vacation I had been looking forward to for six months. I'm an avid skier. I love the feeling of the cold, crisp wind flowing ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Hangovers: 2 of 40
I never considered myself a religious person; that is, until I starting drinking. Now I worship the porcelain god every week. I devote more time to emptying my stomach into my overused toilet than I actually do drinking. You see, I've been cursed with a weak stomach and brain. One shot of hard liquor, or even one glass of wi... More..
Education > Special Education Tips for teachers: How to integrate special-needs children in school: 1 of 13
I am a paraprofessional who works at a local integrated middle school. In every class, there is at least one special needs student integrated with the rest of the student population. To integrate special-needs students into a school takes preparation and dedication on behalf of the school administration, teachers, and parapr... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Tipping guidelines for service employees: 1 of 13
So there you are, sitting with your friend at your favorite restaurant, your stomach pressing on your now tight pants. Here comes the bill, $35.00. How much are you going to tip? The server was okay, but not exceptional. Remember, there are a few tips when it comes to tipping restaurant waiters and waitresses. The first rule... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How did the dog become man's best friend?: 3 of 31
If diamonds are a girl's best friend, than dogs are a man's best friend. But how did this come to be? When did man and dog become inseparable? Did Adam have a canine pal? How come cats, birds, or pigs aren't man's closest companion? To answer these questions, let's jump into the canine time machine, set the dial to 12000 B.C... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 36 of 360
Redemption on the St. Johns Bridge The depressed man trudges solemnly through the dense night fog, towards the center of the St. Johns Bridge. His shoulders are bent; the weight of the heavens bears down upon them. The impenetrable fog bears down on the man like a physical manifestation of the sin the man keeps bottled up in... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Snowed in: 4 of 27
Here I am, snowed in, how ironic that this article topic popped in. As I sit by my warm fire, listening to the fury of the snowstorm outside let me tell you about what happened yesterday... I love a light snow. The kind that you can stand in, and not be frozen to the core in a matter of seconds. The type of snow where you ca... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parades: 3 of 19
The coveted Disneyland parade, full of wonder, magic, and happiness, right? Wrong. For those actually marching in the parade down Main Street USA, the parade is nothing short of hectic, dirty, and exhausting. In 2005, I had the privilege; no, the honor of marching in the glorious Disneyland parade with the Pasadena City Coll... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home: 19 of 63
In these dire time, even the wealthiest of families want to pinch a penny. So, for everyone, rich or poor, here are a few simple ways to save money and energy. Googling "simple ways to save money" will find you links to websites that try to self promote their products, while exploiting general energy problems. So for your ea... More..