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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Racism: 2 of 43
The World has been fixated on Swine Flu for months. H1N1 has taken hold of the global community and created a debilitating fear of travel and a fervent enthusiasm for dust masks. But while our eyes were trained on any nose tickling with fear of a sneeze or a cough from across a crowded room, a war was being waged beneath our... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Learning to forgive your mother: 2 of 34
In the Tlingit society maternal uncles raise their nephews. This is a means of avoiding the aching affliction of the parent-child affair. This is a profound recognition of the complex connection between parents and their children. The relationship between mothers and their progeny is inherently convoluted from the moment ... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues The importance of "coming out" and the difference it makes: 4 of 53
Coming out is a frightening experience if you're one of the millions of people around the world struggling with a queer identity. Each person's coming out experience is different. Regardless of how you share your identity, there is inherent value in the expression of your truth. Sexual identity is the most intimate and organ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) How to forgive your spouse: 3 of 26
In intimate relationships, any slight can sting much deeper than expected. These are the results of being in love. Our connections and vulnerability expose us in terrifying and exhilarating ways. When we are let down by our partners or deceived or disregarded, those tender parts of us convince us that we may never be able to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Lesbian Things every lesbian looking for love needs to know: 1 of 7
Online articles won't give you all the information you need about love. Most of what you need to know will happen through your own trials. You need to have these experiences to know what works for you and what doesn't. Advice about love is colored by the perspective of the speaker. If you're receiving advice from someone who ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 27 of 187
All that's left are feathers on my floor. Empty boxes of cigarettes. Smoked in such a way that my tongue flickers during inhalation and you like that. White hats with the stain of hands wanting to adjust and readjust. Stangers like to touch me. I don't know why. Receipts in my back pockets from little cups of heaven durin... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs The characteristics of a good bartender: 3 of 8
Bartending is an art form. The new term for bartender is bar chef. If you've been to a high end dining establishment or a trendy new club recently you'll see what I mean. Bartending isn't simply about memorizing a list of drinks, measuring the proper amount of liquids and serving them to a customer. Good bartenders are creati... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The risks of remaining single: 8 of 19
Starvation, malnutrition, choking to death on whatever stale scrap you managed to locate in the bowels of your pantry. These are some of the risks of remaining single. Relationships are all about food. Partners provide food and nourishment to both the body and the soul. Partners provide sustenance. They give us a way to feel... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) An overview on how marriage counseling works: 6 of 11
Most couples get into marriage counseling too late. When the fighting has gotten worse and the silences have become overwhelmingly awkward. There in inherent value in entering counseling before it's too late. Preemptive counseling can give each person the tools they need to effectively communicate with their partner and see t... More..
Local Guides > San Francisco Exploring San Francisco and Golden Gate recreational park: 8 of 13
Once you've seen Fisherman's Warf and driven your car up Lombard Street, head to these attractions that might not be on the group tour. Taking the trolley to North Beach is an excellent way to see the sights. North Beach is the Little Italy of the city. If you're thirsty, head to Vesuvio. This saloon was a favorite of Jack Ke... More..