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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lonely boys: 35 of 43
LOVER BOY When Soul speaks She says: "Love me, now!" Who listens? A little boy who runs, smiling at the daffodils in May. More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Meatloaf: 34 of 40
Polpettone D'Estate (Garden Fresh Terrine) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves only, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 slices spelt bread, toasted, crumbled and soaked in 1 cup whole milk or chicken broth until soft 2 large eggs, slightly beaten... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Music: 17 of 19
Tango I wait, motionless. My feet know where to go, but they will not obey their own mastery. Silk, satin and lace. I dressed myself with care. For a moment, as the music starts, you question me with your eyes, knowing I hold no will different from your own. I release my passion, caught within your arms, my body tensing with... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a loved one: 556 of 599
Mother's Day If, on Mother's Day, God decided to reward me by granting me one wish, I would ask that He let you come back from Heaven just long enough for me to count your eyelashes. Would God know that I tricked Him? Or would He let me spend the rest of my life looking into your eyes while I start counting all over again? D... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Understanding the meaning of creativity: 28 of 30
REFLECTIONS Solitude shapes my senses. Ageless, unbound, creative synthesis of Self, I am deeper than the Abyss that Mothered me. I stretch to greet the New Day that comes softly towards me. I play with the first drop of Sunlight that reaches me, timid, innocent Messenger of a future I have not chosen. Still, I aim the cryst... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How frequently people make love: 35 of 37
CELIBACY Celibacy is not the natural choice for an adult of the human species, except of course, in the case of illness or injury. Humans, like all primates, use sex as one of the most effective behavioral tools necessary for bonding and establishing life supportive ties among members of society. Even in its most destructive... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Is love really worth it?: 136 of 140
LOVE STRUGGLES PART 1: EXPLORING CO-DEPENDENCY The term co-dependency originates in the recovery movement. It means to be in love with someone with a drug or alcohol problem and to depend, for one's own well being, on the dysfunctional behavior of the beloved. The addictive quality of co-dependent behavior is probably due, i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 387 of 396
THE LION PRINCESS Princess Maira could speak to the lions, and this was never approved of by people, including herself. How this could be no one knew, but rumors had it that at about the age of 3 Maira had started her unnatural conversations with the dangerous beasts and had not interrupted them yet. The entire town knew, bu... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Outcasts: 72 of 72
UNDER THE SIGN OF GEMINI (dedicated to all of those who feel divided and double natured) Princess Maira could speak with the Lions, and this was never approved of by People, including herself. How this could have happened no one knew, but rumors had it that, at about the age of three, little Maira had started her unnatural c... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Making creative use of beans: 8 of 8
Black Eyed Peas Salad (serves 8) Ingredients for dressing the beans: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper or to taste 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil, or more, to taste Hot Sauce to taste (optional) 3 shallots, minced Ingredients for salad: 8 slices... More..