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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 46 of 1269
Love last longer than a fleeting moment.Wrapping me in warmth in the morning sunHugging me at night under the moonlightLingering in my heart to touch my soul.Once in so deep why must you let me go?My Burning throat, aching chest in your tracks.Will I survive without your comforting?Where is the right path that I must now take... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 15 of 113
A family of four goes to the movies, and after tickets, popcorn, and drinks spends sixy-five dollars. The movie turns out to be a flop. Walking out of the theater feels like leaving Las Vegas with your pockets emptied. If this family went to the movies once a weekend, they would be spending nearly three hundred dollars a mont... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Spring training: How to get fit before summer: 4 of 24
It's time to get back into shape after a long season of holiday parties, and more recently, Easter Day brunch. Even though it may be frosty outside, before too long it will be time to bring out the bathing suits and shorts. It's time to get prepared by starting a workout routine.The best way to get fit for summer is to be con... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School The choice not to pursue extracurricular activities for kids: 3 of 12
It's not wise to skip extracurricular activities. Children can learn skills such as leadership or a skill to last a lifetime. One of the greatest extra curricular activity for children is the Girls and Boys Scouts. My daughter is in the Girls Scouts and takes piano lessons. These are two quality after school activities that w... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) When to cook gourmet and when to stick to regular fare: 3 of 10
For busy working moms gourmet cooking is not always practical, but it is fun to create a delicious gourmet meal for the family when time permits. The best time to cook a gourmet meal is on the weekends. When you go on your grocery run plan at least one or two gourmet meals, and the rest may be the family favorites such as chi... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to recognize and get out of an abusive relationship: 21 of 66
When I met my soon to be ex-husband, it was a whirlwind romance. I was just nineteen and had only been dating for a year. I didn't know what hit me. We went out on our first date to the drive-in movies. After that day, we were inseparable.Things began to happen that were warning signs. He was angry at Me when we got a flat ti... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How do I feel in my skin color?: 14 of 43
My color is white, but not with a reddish look, I'm kind of yellowish. I feel good in my skin tone. Many people think that I'm originally from somewhere along the Mediterranean like Greece, Spain, or Italy, but actually I'm mixed Native American and European heritage. Once while living in Spain, the locals would speak to me l... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Tips for building self-confidence in your job: 5 of 15
When starting a new job, your confidence may be low. The key in building confidence is through knowledge. You have what it takes or else you would not have been hired. Once on the job, ask questions and take notes. If you don't have someone to show you the routine, then have a plan of attack.Once you've begun completing tasks... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Reign Over Me: 4 of 11
Adam Sandler's performance of a man suffering form post traumatic stress disorder is as moving as Dustin Hoffman's performance of an autistic man in Rain Man. Sandler's character, Charlie, lives in seclusion after loosing his family in one of the plane crashes of September 11. Strangely, he tears out his kitchen and remakes i... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 33 of 89
The transition from being married to single may be a traumatic experience. For the past xx years your life has been intertwined with your ex. As a result, you may find yourself lonely and unhappy, not knowing how to handle being single. Think of being single as a time to reaquint yourself with who you really are, and what you... More..