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As a caption editor for a reputable company in Grand Rapids and an aspiring novelist close to representation-three experienced agents are interested in a manuscript I've written, urban fantasy fiction-I have that unique and sometimes overwhelming mix of sheer

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Relationships & Family > Married Life Reasons why husbands should do housework: 15 of 51

All right, brace yourself. I'm going to shock, possibly, half the readers here (being half the readers might be female). You ready? Here it goes: I am a husband and I believe it's essential that we do the housework. Or at least help with the work. You heard me. Shocked? You must be (the males in the crowd are probably k...
Entertainment > Movie Genres What makes a scary movie scary: 12 of 36

I was looking for something to thrill me one night, something to get my blood boiling. I had just come back from leading a Superbowl Sunday party with a youth group from church, and I suppose you can say I wanted to 'relax' and have 'fun'. Namely horror, or thriller. Don't ask me why I wanted horror. Sometimes I don't unders...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating problems faced by professionals: A male perspective: 10 of 20

There's a reason why they call the "date" an 'American institution' (emphasis on the word 'institution'). Better yet, I'd call it an 'American asylum'. So many questions, so many options-should I shave, should I tussle my hair, should I wear casual or formal, what kind of cologne should I wear or not at all, should I bring a...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Tips for unpublished writers: 7 of 14

We, as aspiring writers, all have read the books: how to get published, how to get an agent, how to write the great American novel, how to stay awake and write 10,000 words in 10 minutes, yadda yadda. Without a doubt, though, every writer has their 'quirk' or 'mannerism' that helps them stay on track, helps them keep their c...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV commentary: Network vampires: 2 of 4

As a lover of vampire mythology ranging from the classic Dracula to the high-octane harrowing blood and gore of Blade, I do find a...well, bloodlust...for the shows full of fangs and fiery eyes, maybe some bats in the skies, a few stakes, some garlic, some hellfire. Great stuff. I was, however, NOT that much a fan of "Buffy"...
Entertainment > Movies (Other) How to watch new movies online: 1 of 2

Entering into the digital age staggers me sometimes. Slowly, DVDs are becoming a thing of the past. It's almost scary. What about the popcorn? The Snowcaps? Got to love those Snowcaps. Seriously, though-I don't need to worry about movie theaters and even drive-ins. These days, that concept is becoming more and more of a 'cul...
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Marriage counseling: Solve your relationship issues: 8 of 12

I can guess that it's typically the norm in troubled marriages: one spouse tackles the problem while the other one backs out. Moreover, getting into counseling alone is a major step. What makes it difficult are the preconceptions of marriage counseling-it's spouse versus spouse, it's confrontational, personal attacks, too in...
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV commentary: Is Family Guy really a family show: 18 of 26

I remember the days when we could watch Japanese anime and see the blood and guts and sexy legs and sweet lips practically every ten seconds, practicing a form of skin friction or violent surgery overblown by the rancid colors and darkened shades. MAN, I love anime! Some of it was way out there, too. Those were the days. And...