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I am so excited to be here! Wow. Ok. Anyway, I am a single mother of two boys, ages 14 and 17. My children are my world. But I do live in another universe, and that is Universe of the writer. I have been exploring that wonderful universe since I was

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Remembering a loved one: 2 of 30

My daddy. He was 72 years old when he left us, but I will forever feel his aura all about me for the rest of my days. He looked as if he were in his early 60's before cancer snatched the life from him. A little greying at the temples, a sprinkling of some grey here and there, but other than that, he remained mostly the dark-...
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is domestic violence a big problem in India?: 1 of 9

Just try to prosecute a man in India for domestic violenceBREAKTHROUGH INDIABreakthrough is an international human rights organization that uses media, education and pop culture to promote values of dignity, equality and justice. Domestic violence occurs in all societies around the world and is not a function of class, caste...
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Can there be love without passion?: 1 of 9

As we mature in our relationships, and often times when we become physically debilitated in some aspects, we sometimes lose the ability to perform and engage in gratifying sexual activity. The mind is there, but the body is not willing nor very cooperative in participation. Where did the passion go? Marital aids may be ...
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Marriage: Is it relevant or nearing extinction?: 1 of 6

Polyamory is defined as being the practice of loving more than one person at a time, but with honesty and integrity. This word was coined by a pagan Priestess, Morning Glory Zell, and embodies a range of lifestyle alternatives. Polyamorists believe that monogamy is deceitful, which accounts for the numerous incidences of hom...
Style & Beauty > Accessories Fashion passion: 2 of 11

Since the dawn of time, women have been subjected to the whims and dictates of the male sense of what sexy is. Circa Raquel Welch in the movie One Million, B.C., who had strategically placed animal-skins over her naughty parts, and sent men of the 1960s and 1970s wishing for a more palentoic and prehistoric time of fashion. ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Saying goodbye: 10 of 52

Hello and Goodbye It was past 12 midnight and although it was late, or early, depending on your viewpoint, I was very much excited. I was surprised to being feeling so refreshed after a long flight and stop-overs. I was about to meet him. I had met him on a Facebook page and befriended him as a friend of one of my...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 26 of 133

Reading helped me develop all the marvelous journeys I embarked upon in my mind, but the burdensome thoughts of death besieged me. These same thoughts were persistent throughout my lifetime. I often sought out “beings” to communicate with, hoping to find an answer from an angel or even God. I soon became intuitiv...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Looking at how reality television reinforces gender roles: 2 of 9

The MTV/Jersey Shore Violence Incident and their Stereotypical Characters On August 19, 2009, an incident at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, between a character on the show “Jersey Shore”, Snooki and an non-cast member, Brad Ferro. Mr. Ferro punched this diminutive woman right in t...
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Are some victims of rape irresponsible?: 9 of 35

Are some victims of rape irresponsible? As I write this article, I am quivering and shaking, and it's not just from the three cans of caffeine. I am wondering why this should even be a topic to debate. It's kind of like asking, "Is a child responsible for sexual abuse or abuse at the hands of their parents, or whomever the a...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: One of those days: 8 of 29

One of those days I had just stopped shaking long enough to put more mascara on the one eyelash that had already had an abundance of it on. Revlon would be proud. This one-eyed Tammy Faye look may not go over big at the recording studio. I was preparing to make a pre-recorded video in an upcoming award speech. I had a one of...