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Jennifer Brister is a freelance writer located in northeast Louisiana. She has enjoyed careers as an educator, nuclear lab technician and a massage therapist, as well as a healthy writing career. She has been a full time freelance writer for the last two

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 46 of 1148

Our devious spirits play together in the corner shadows- setting fire to the preacher's house at midnight fight while we carefullly play our board games on the kitchen table That I am part darkness- this is know The fact of half light - I fight as I count the billows of smoke from the incense and ideas that I have burned Pag...
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs The dangers of diet pills: 1 of 10

As long as Americans are obsessed with finding a quick fix to lose weight, there will be new and dangerous diet pills on the market. Even those that pass FDA regulations can case numerous afflictions. Addiction, heart problems and stroke are only a few of the negative ways that diet pills can affect us. The lure of diet pill...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive: 8 of 77

Never give up: How to keep your dreams alive The author Napoleon Hill once said, "Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true." No plant, no animal, apart from man, has the ability to dream of the future and transform that dream into reality. ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Your definition of cheating: 6 of 56

Relationships can be tricky, especially when you suspect that your mate might be cheating on you. But, really, what constitutes cheating? Flirting? Dinner? Kissing? Sex? In such murky water, it's good to be clear with your partner on the specifics of this issue. If you are the one in the ambiguous territory, consider this: W...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My most memorable Fourth of July: 8 of 61

Every year our family has an amazing cookout in my uncle's backyard. Everyone is there, from the newest born addition to the family to granny and her sister. These cookouts have become a time honored tradition, where everyone brings their very best home-cooked dish and we all eat until we are stuffed and happy. All of that e...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Help wanted: 12 of 83

Help wanted. Must be at least 35 years old and a U.S. citizen. Must be good with people and have a leadership background. Must have millions of dollars to spare. Must be sneaky and able to pander to the majority. Must have good hair and teeth. Must have a squeaky clean background. Must have a compatible and good looking husb...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping Advantages of using an invisible fence: 1 of 6

The invisible fence has been gaining popularity over the last couple of decades for many viable reasons. These fences can be used to keep pets in your yard, keep other animals out of your yard or even to keep pesky scavengers out of your garden. There are many advantages to using an invisible fence that can't even compare wi...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Conversation etiquette for a first date: 4 of 23

Asking out that special someone is the first step in having a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, once you get past that first "yes", the mere thought of having a first date with them can be terrifying. First dates can be beautifully romantic or horribly disastrous depending on the conversation that occurs. It is up to you...
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement: 5 of 28

Those of us who write web content have, at one time or another, come into contact with one or more not so competent editors. Others are just plain rude or eager to find a mistake. While dealing with them can sometimes be a chore, remember that you want to treat the situation delicately, so as not to anger anyone in charge an...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I dare you: 23 of 127

Truth or Dare? age 8: Why am I licking this doorknob? age 12: Why am I licking the bottom of my shoe? age 15: Why am I licking this guy's ear? age 18: Why am I licking the inside of this guy's thigh? age 25: Why am I licking tequila off of this barmaid's stomach? age 30: Truth, please.