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I was once told that I can't have my cake and eat it too. I asked, "What good is a bloody cake that I can't eat?"

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If I die today: 2 of 72
If I die not tomorrow but todayhold your smile do not crybecause I will make sure you're okaydon't be shy, never say goodbye, look to the sky I will be your strong towerI will be the shelter over youWith every day and every hourI will hold your heart forever true Remember the great days of lovedon't let your fire burn outbec... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary The debate on whether a 30-year-old should date an 18-year-old: 2 of 42
I'm twenty-four and my boyfriend is fifty-two, and we have a wonderful relationship with a lot in common to keep us busy for many years to come. The saying "age is just a number" is a true fact; not just some statement that has no meaning or bearing. Here are some reasons as to why I choose to date older men and why I think y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies What do children learn by doing chores?: 4 of 52
Every child has their own way of learning and as a parent I believe it is our responsibility to find out how to teach them in a special way that will contribute to their own needs. My son is four years old and I used to date an older man who had three children, two females ages thirteen, fifteen, and a son the age of ten. Whe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: An uninvited guest: 2 of 14
In a dark unknown worldbetween a mist of confusion.Where your thoughts are swirledand fear becomes your enemy. A place that is not your intentionan atmosphere not meant for you.A location that brings only contraventionand a deathly frighting uninvited guest. Bumps through the light less night,voices that scream for only your... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 45 of 312
YES! Smoking should be allowed anywhere under one condition. You have an electric cigarette! Healthy Smoking! Electric Cigarette! IT'S AMAZING! I have to tell you guys this thing is the shiznit! I just bought an electric cigarette and it's just like smoking but your not smoking! The cigarette delivers only the nicotine. No ca... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Speed dating: Fun questions to ask a guy: 3 of 14
Speed dating is a fast and fun way for single people to get out and meet people of the opposite sex. It is a safe way for you to meet others without providing personal information unless you choose to. If you happen to meet someone that you think would be a great match for you then the company will provide a way for you to c... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the eyes of an angel: 1 of 4
How could I ever thank you for saving my heart from the dark shadows of the man I did not love? For holding me close even though you could not see my burning eyes of tears like a mourning dove? Because of you I no longer feel the sorrow of a long journey that I once walked alone unnoticed by many. Thankful smile, happy tears... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This pain: 1 of 4
The pain is hard to hideI just want it to subsidelife has been a bumpy ridewith every walking stride The beatings were everydayand they never went awayI asked my friends to help me prayThey told me that I would be okay My father hated everything about mehe held the future with a golden keytold me that I would never be freeand... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Eerie tales: 12 of 28
The voices were loud and full of painful agony. I could hear nothing more than cries of help even from children. I felt the heat rush into my bedroom as hell broke through the defining gates of human skulls. What have I done? Who have I sinned against to deserve this torture? "God of all God's please forgive me!" The pain is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to reduce paper waste in the office: 1 of 2
Americans through their own choice and with eyes wide open, have become the highest bidder toward wasting the planets resources such as trees that make the paper in the office hit the top of the charts (literally) with a whopping ninety-five percent! Canada is the leading merchant of paper and the United States is considered ... More..