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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiders: 1 of 37
A SURPRISE ATTACKMy weeds were growing tall and strongIn places they did not belong;So I set out to right this wrongAnd nearly heard the angels' song.Suspended from a yellow bloomIn deepest camouflage costume,I saw a monster, I presume,Requiring extra-long leg-room.His legs were hairy, bent on track;This creepy, crawly maniac... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to tell if you're a good friend: 1 of 30
TOP 12 TRAITS OF A TRUE FRIENDHow do you rate?1) ACCEPTANCEDo you love your friend just the way he or she is? Are you embarrassed by your friend, when others are around? Does your friend's appearance make you squirm, if he or she appears in public in an odd hairstyle or outfit? If more popular people invite you to an event, a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Futility: 3 of 87
WHY TRY?Another crunchy bar can't hurt.Perhaps I'll just untuck my shirtTo hide the evidential tummy.Chocolate is so very yummy.I cannot snap my favorite jeans;The side seams, they are splitting.So you can keep those jelly beans,The sugar craze, I'm quitting.Who knows why I even try;My cravings just intensifyFor cookies, brow... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning How to pack lunches for teens: 1 of 28
DON'T!No self-respecting parent should be packing a teen's lunch, at least not on a daily basis. OK, so once in a while you might bail out a kid in a hurry. Even so, teenagers are young adults. If they're old enough to drive, they can certainly make a sandwich or two.Here are a few realistic options:GIVE EM DOUGH.Why not save... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Making time to write: 1 of 27
5 Ways to Find Time for Writing Writing is a craft that must be practiced. Of course, writing is also a passion that must be fueled. Still, writing takes time, and writers may find it challenging to find uninterrupted hours to hone their craft and compose their articles, books, journals and poems. How can a writer carve out ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to make a living as a poet: 1 of 26
Can Poetry Be Profitable? How can a poet make a living? Truly, this is a challenging prospect, even for the most talented wordsmiths. The top published poems might earn $100 apiece in the most competitive poetry publications. Such a sum barely covers the cost of writing, editing and submitting the work in the first place. Mo... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to remove refrigerator odors: 1 of 24
STINKY FRIDGEMy fridge is filled with take-out plates;The stench, it simply infiltrates.My kitchen has a funky scentOf pizza, way past its descent.I must defrost and wipe it downBefore they throw me out of town!REFRIGERATOR, SCENT CREATORA refrigerator is handy for keeping food fresh and preventing spoilage. An airtight fridg... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Flying: 2 of 44
DREAM OF FLYINGTo dream of flying over all,To enter the next phase,To rise and fall, a free-for-all,To step out of the race.The trumpet calls; the angel sings.I ride astride a horse with wings.Go face-to-face with King of Kings,Who takes His place o'er everything.To dream of flying over all,To enter the next phase,To rise and... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How summer jobs help teens choose a career/profession: 1 of 22
SUMMER JOBS AND CAREER CHOICESOften, a summer job is a teenager's first real employment experience. Full-time or part-time, vacation work offers young adults the opportunity to dabble in various careers.Because summer break begins and ends with clearly defined dates, this time period is ideal for experimenting with different ... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Dealing with gym intimidation: 1 of 22
Is gym intimidation a problem?Most of us go to the gym to work OUT, not to be worked OVER. Even if the threat of physical attack is not a problem, folks may feel threatened by one another.At the gym, more than any other place, body image is central. And no one has a perfect body! At least in our own perceptions, we are either... More..