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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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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are we close to the battle of Armageddon?: 3 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, becau... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Discussing the advantages of an extended family support system: 1 of 5
Having family close by to help out when you are a new parent is such a blessing to have! I recognized that the moment my daughter was born. My mother-in-law came to spend the night to help out after my first night with her, because I was having an extremely hard time adjusting. My husband had only one day off in a few weeks,... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Falling in love: 30 of 146
The sound of a car door slamming caught Jocelyn Turner's attention. "It must be Vic," she murmured. For a minute, she felt anxious, then pushed the thought aside as mere sillliness. It was so exciting to be able to sit and talk with a dear friend, even if Vic Richards WAS part of the past life she had been trying in vain to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor C-section recovery tips: 4 of 19
When you have a Cesarean section, you ARE still delivering a baby. So definitely be prepared for the hormonal highs and lows that come in the hospital itself. Also know that when using the bathroom for the first few times post-op you will experience significant pain as your stomach muscles are sore. So be patient and don't e... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is there one, true religion that is better than all the others?: 34 of 157
If there were one true religion, the only place it would be is Heaven! Because there has never been a time in history when everyone could co-exist happily and be one faith. First, there were our predecessors Adam and Eve and their offspring. After the dispersement of languages to all the people at Babel, that is really when ... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents When parents don't agree with your choice in a significant other: 7 of 32
When your parents don't agree with your choice in a significant other, it doesn't necessarily mean that person is wrong for you! It might depend on what your relationship is with your parents. There are times when you might think their advice is crazy, but somehow they end up being right. If you respect your parents and you ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Despair: 57 of 260
My soul's in anguish, what shall I do? my world is turned upside down. Why don't you love me the way you used to? I'm so confused. There just doesn't seem to be an easy way around this. I feel so used. What's going on? Did I miss a sign along the way? I couldn't bear it if you were gone. I miss you, yet you're right here. Di... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is he a shy guy or is he just not interested?: 11 of 50
In the world of dating, the worst thing you can do is to waste time and energy on pursuing someone you perceive as being a shy, only to find out he just not interested in you. Very few guys are able to come right out and let you know they're interested. They don't like being put on the spot and can take a while to make up th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Allow people to smoke in public spaces?: 3 of 12
People should not be allowed to smoke in public places because non-smokers are then forced to breathe in the musty air and suffer the consequences. Plain and simple. For far too long, we've let smokers do as they wanted, without having to pay for it. Instead, they've made everyone else angry, and it's about time to step in. ... More..
Sciences > Chemistry An overview of carbon in nature: 1 of 4
There remains no record of who discovered Carbon, or the circumstances surrounding its discovery, but the element was discovered in prehistoric times. Carbon Stats: Symbol is C Atomic number is 6 Atomic mass is 12.0115 There are four million known Carbon compounds in chemistry. Carbon occurs in all living things and fuels as... More..