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I am a reader. I love to read modern fiction, as well as the classics. I've come to see the skill in crafting a short story, and Stuart Dybek is one of my favorite writers for that very reason.

I am political. When I was in college, a friend convinced me to

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is giving really better than receiving?: 17 of 78
Giving is really better than receiving. Although we all like to receive gifts from our friends and loved ones, and especially those we shower upon ourselves (as "treats" or compensation for tough times), giving really does provide more satisfaction in the end. Why? Because giving a gift (or even just a compliment) to someone... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: Making the case it's been too long: 2 of 9
If the last time you went in to talk about a raise you were wearing your best suit with padded shoulders, it's time to rethink your strategy. First, let me put some of the onus on you. As you might suspect, your company and your boss would be happy to keep paying you the same salary for 20 years if they could. If a year goes... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Breathing: 36 of 149
Breathing until the phone call comes until the surgery's over until it's known who was in the car or if that soldier was your brother until the tornado's path is determined or the diagnosis is declared certain until the truth is known the love declared the baby born the bad news shared just cross your fingers, say a prayer d... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Are some victims of rape irresponsible?: 8 of 33
No victim of a crime can be considered irresponsible unless they are lying about what happened or fail to report the crime. There is a tendency on the part of many in law enforcement (and the greater society as well), even after all these years of education about rape, to "blame the victim." It's a sad statement that society... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for a control freak: 5 of 20
Everyone has a story about a bad boss; some of us have more than one. Having worked in a very detailed business for many years, I've had my share of control freak bosses. In fact, for the business that I worked in, being a control freak boss probably meant a very competent boss when it came to the quality of the work, but a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Deciding if where you live now is the best choice as you grow older: 5 of 20
More than half the United States' population never travels more than 25 miles from where they were born and live today. People tend to like what they know, and for many people, uprooting and moving on just doesn't come into the picture as they age. When these folks retire, they want to stay near family and friends, particula... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Art history: Understanding cubism: 3 of 12
After Cubism, the world would never look the same again. Although a relatively short period of time and limited number of artists encapsulated the Cubist movement in art history, its impact was huge. Cubism was so revolutionary that it changed the way that both artists and those who love art came to understand what art could... More..
Local Guides > San Francisco The top five sightseeing spots in San Francisco, CA: 3 of 12
Having once lived in San Francisco, I can honestly say that I left (a piece of) my heart there, as corny as that may sound. There are so many wonderful things to see and do in this culturally rich city that I decided that the top 5 sightseeing spots must be some of its neighborhoods. Once tourists get off the beaten path and... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education careers: 2 of 8
Adult education is a thriving field. Today more than ever, learning has become a life-long process. Those who were unable to finish college or certification programs just out of high school due to family obligations, frequently have become today's adult students. This means that there is a wide range of career opportunities ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy The problems with state standard testing programs: 2 of 8
State standardized testing programs suffer from many of the same problems as any standardized testing process. In addition, these tests may also add an extra layer of burden on teachers and administrators who live and teach in fear of failure (that is, their students' failure of such tests). Although the goals of standardize... More..