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My name is Natasha (Kohlhoff) Polak, and I have been writing ever since I was a child and loved books. I suppose it was my destiny to become a writer-what with having an unusual maiden name, and now a married name. To me, writing is what makes the world go

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Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Venting stress: Can too much complaining hurt a relationship?: 1 of 48
Too much complaining and venting in any relationship can sever ties. No one likes a kill-joy, an Eeyore personality, a whiner. That's not to say keeping all your frustrations to yourself is a good thing, either. There should be a healthy balance between venting and lending a listening ear to someone else's plights. It also me... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 7 of 252
I actually have two favorite verses, and they come from the book of Ecclesiastes:"Everything that happens has happened before, and all that will be hasalready been-God does everything over and over again."-Ecclesiastes 3:15.To me, that means that there really isn't a mystery about life, because just as surely as God makes the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are we close to the battle of Armageddon?: 1 of 15
As a Christian believer in the second coming of Christ, I am probably going against the mainstream thought by saying I don't believe that Armageddon will ever happen. The end of the world, yes, but this great battle, no. In fact, just recently, my pastor gave a sermon on this very topic. I'm inclined to agree with him, becaus... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Gauging the truth behind the existence of miracles: 1 of 14
Does He find it necessary to show His people miracles in this day and age, or were they used mainly during Bible times? I believe that miracles happen every day. The problem is not that God doesn't want to perform miracles, but that we take them for granted, not recognizing them for what they are when they happen. When we t... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Death of a loved one: 2 of 27
The Fireman's Bride - PrologueJocelyn Turner shut her car door, purse in hand, and paused to draw a breath before turning around towards the fire house. As uncomfortable as it was, she had to be here, one last time before she headed out.That in mind, she steeled herself as best as she could, and walked slowly past the twin fi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Scars: 2 of 27
All scars tell a story. They also draw attention. I learned that at an early age. I was born 2 months early with a dislocated hip. I wore corrective leg braces, then numerous casts, and when the last one came off, it was discovered that my left knee cap had been pushed to the left where it should be, and grown there. At the a... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The importance of spoken parental love: 1 of 13
Loving words spoken to our children are vital to their existence! The more positive words we speak, the more secure and well-adjusted they become. I have known children with behavioral issues, bad grades, and poor self-esteem. When observing them with their parents, I could easily see the cause. In all cases, it was the s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Who would make a better US president?: 2 of 25
Now that Obama has been voted in as our new U.S. President, I have changed my focus somewhat on this running commentary. I still agree that Obama will be a great president, and here's why:1. Obama understands minorities. Especially biracial individuals, who are often misunderstood and labeled. He knows what it means to work h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 18 of 215
I climb and struggle, trying in vain to scramble out of this hole. I'm slowly slipping, drifting farther from my goal. I'm blind-folded and mute, No one can hear my screams. I've been juggling all these emotions, how I wish this was all just a dream! Why can't I do this? Sweat rolls down my face, I'm tired, can't yo... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Should you pay your children to do chores?: 2 of 22
Instilling values in children shouldn't always revolve around rewards, or else they will learn to expect rewards for everything. This goes double for chores, because then they will end up feeling like they have to be patted on the back for completing a task that they should be already doing like second nature. I understand th... More..