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What is there to know...I'm a writer, a novelist, an idealist and a cynic, a freelancer, a poet, an ex-educator, and a highly-opinionated philosopher...a liver of life, a traveler, a free-spirited, but very analytical thinker. Give me a topic...I'll write.

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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How do you explain an athlete's taking drugs to your kids?: 5 of 62

It is truly a dismal day when a child's favorite over-worn jersey is crumpled at the bottom of the hamper never to be worn with pride again. Mixed messages are abundant throughout childhood, but the sinking reality of idolized athletes no longer being super-human leaves many kids trying to make sense of it all. Most children...
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) An overview on the Kentucky Derby Festival: 1 of 5

"And they're off!" Louisville, Kentucky hosts the Kentucky Derby Festival- a two-week long party held prior to Kentucky Derby Saturday. This annual tradition began in 1935 and continues to entertain with just as much fervor, offering a wide array of over seventy events for all to enjoy. The Derby Festival combines much enjoy...
Local Guides > Rochester Things to do in Rochester, NY's Highland Park: 1 of 5

"Go green!" Highland Park in Rochester, NY is a twenty-acre botanical garden and arbetorum, boasting of; a greenhouse, horticulture library, and sunken garden for nature-lovers to explore. This picturesque park offers pieces of history, and blooms with romance as a much desired location for weddings. Beyond the flora, trails...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 254 of 1171

"They Do" Calm flows through the valley of depth Darkness preying on fears Visibility a precious commodity Air lingers waiting to be caught The forest of eyes closes in, feasting Conceit swallows all avengers Incognito remains the warrior Suffocation of pride unveils their fate Harmonious temptations crawl as one Misconstrue...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 105 of 439

Penny thoughts I beg of you Worthy slumber follows Bartering tears for smiles Merchants find subtle profits Deprive you of nightmares at a star's dawn Like a joker spewing flattery with every trick Songs of prescriptions ease discomfort The frontline becomes my stomping ground Past hovers as a remorseful infidelity Days to c...
Local Guides > Columbus Family fun in Columbus, OH: 1 of 4

Columbus, Ohio is a diverse mid-western city located in the central part of the state. The metropolis of Columbus offers sections and neighborhoods full of culture, tradition, and down-home fun for all family members to enjoy. Notable is that Columbus has a bit of everything for the indoors, the outdoors, the naturalist, the...
Local Guides > Rochester Things to do in Rochester, NY's Genesee Valley Park: 1 of 4

"Take your pick!" Rochester NY's Genesee Valley Park offers over eight-hundred sprawling acres of land that holds; two golf courses, seven baseball diamonds, a soccer field, canoe launch, swimming pool, and plenty of trails for those on foot or bike. It gets better! Even in winter, this innovative park can be enjoyed by ice ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Learning a new instrument as an adult: 5 of 19

As a kid, I had lots of musical influences outside of classical musicians, but I was never able to expand on that or to develop my playing with regard to rock and roll. I had been trained differently, solely as a classical artist, which was cool, but not all encompassing and certainly not an accurate representation of the du...
Health & Fitness > Asthma Symptoms and treatment of asthma: 5 of 14

Asthma is a common condition, closely related to allergies, found in nearly twenty million Americans. It manifests as a swelling of the airways, which leads to constricted airflow. When the airways react to allergens, or for some, exercise, they become narrower, causing symptoms characteristic of the disease. There are vario...
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Teen advice: Why is sex such a big deal?: 7 of 19

Sex to the teenager in three words is unknown, forbidden, and cool, hence making it a huge deal, along with being the most talked about issue amongst adolescents. Most parents' heads would spin at the mere notion of what their child knows, has tried, and at who their child has "hooked up" with. Many series and movies glorify...