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Having recently crossed that half century mark I find myself in the middle of a life change; illness having forced me to give up the job I had maintained for the last 12 years. Because of it I spend a great deal of time at home these days. Writing on the Internet

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Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium (Other) An overview of Helium from a member's perspective: 2 of 52
I am a recent member, having found Helium after hearing about it on the " View." It was one of two writing sites mentioned during a segment about earning extra income in the present economy. It was part of a discussion about sources that could be found on the Internet, in particular ones offering the ability to work from home... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We are creating a complacent generation: 5 of 60
By definition "Complacency," is to be self satisfied to point at which dangers become obscured. I don't think that this is a delineation that really fits this fledgling generation. They certainly are self-satisfied and self involved, but not to the point that they are unaware of the hazards the lifestyle creates. It's more li... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Living a simple life: 12 of 96
"To live the simple life;" it's an interesting concept. By definition simple means to be uncomplicated. How in the modern world does one live a life without complications. What has to happen in order for a person to find that place. I don't think it means buying that piece of land in the woods and going off the grid; or getti... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are you obligated to be moral?: 4 of 32
The question is,' "are we obligated to be moral?" Is it inherent within the human condition to conduct ourselves in a manor that expects positive and proper behavior? I feel that it is. In order for individuals to live within any organized social environment it is necessary to maintain a code of conduct that reflects common v... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Does the Internet harm grammar and spelling skills?: 1 of 7
Are we surrendering the proper use of grammar and spelling to the Internet? I'd have to say yes. In an attempt to condense and speed up the transfer of information, the use of "Web Hieroglyphics" has become common place. We drop vowels, group first letters of words, use picture symbols to represent other words; all to expedit... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The cyclists' toolbox: What to have, and how to use it: 2 of 11
I spent the better part of my 20's in the saddle of my 12 speed. I would ride for hours going the distance; no real agenda, no real destination. I simple loved to ride. Under the seat, hanging from strap loops, I tied my tool bundle. A few essentials that would keep my excursion rolling should my ride suffer from mechanical d... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Discussing the possibilities of overcoming racism: 3 of 15
Take That! That's right - I mean you! Be you Black, White, Red, Yellow, man, woman or all of the above; or none of the above... or what ever components conspire to make you, you. I don't care! You see these words were cut on the bias - they're meant to slice across the grain. So take that. Enough is a enough. Get over it; get... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues What are the new super foods?: 7 of 28
The word "Superfood" conjures up images of scientists and chemist in their labs trying to genetically engineer our dietary needs. In fact nature has already done it for us. These Superfoods that are exciting the medical media have been here all along. We have been sitting down to dinner with them forever. They are the fruits,... More..
Sciences > Psychology If and why we fear death: 21 of 83
Death is the boggy man in the closet, the monster under the bed. From our earliest moments the subject is addressed to us in the darkest of tones. The child reaches for a poisonous bottle from under the sink, the mother stretches out to slap down the hand; " Bad... are you trying to kill yourself!" The seed is planted; fear o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Game reviews: Magic the Gathering: 3 of 11
Two mystical figures step toward each other; passion and intensity clearly visible on both faces. They are Planswalkers; powerful wizards preparing to duel. Both come equipped with spells to cast and creatures to summon. A battle is about to take place and only one will walk away victorious. The other will be defeated; draine... More..