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I started writing upon first finding Helium as a way to express an opinion or ideas, so as to share with others who might find interesting what I may write. I find it easy to write, as well as enjoyable and satisfying. I never thought of myself as writing

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Is 40 really the new 30?: 8 of 115
There is the old saying life begins at forty, and until that happened, I always thought it was meant that life gets good at that point. How wrong I was to think that way as I had to re-think that old saying and offer my own thoughts as to what it means.It's true that life does begin at 40, real life that is, because up till t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Sleepless in America: Exploring the culture of fear: 2 of 28
I equate fear with the knowledge of something that would promote that fear, and by sticking ones head in the sand does not remove the problem, but does remove the fear of the problem as it cannot take hold if one is not aware there is one.You can drive mile after mile with an expired inspection sticker, or an outdated registr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Dating tips for divorced dads: 1 of 14
Following a divorce quite often the feeling of having to fill the void that is left is such that it makes one feel as though they must find someone as quickly as possible so as to lessen the associated feelings one gets after a divorce.Dating soon after a divorce can be an experience in frustration as anyone who has been ther... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to decide which musical instrument to study: 1 of 14
As a matter of personal choice, you need to think about what kind of sound it is that you like the most. Strings, percussion, brass, piano, and others all have a distinct sound that each individual responds to when hearing the notes played.It's what makes you react as to what type of sound is being played that should be consi... More..
Sciences > Psychology Intuition: Have you ever met someone you immediately disliked?: 2 of 26
For a number of years I thought about why I immediately disliked someone without ever getting to know them. Quite often I'd remark that I can't stand this person or that person for no reason other than that it was my immediate thought at the time, and it would last until something changed my mind about the person. After caref... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to evaluate a good car salesperson: 1 of 12
Sales is not for everyone, and car salespersons are very low on the list in most customers eyes as they come across as someone only interested in parting you with your money.A good salesperson will practice what it was that impressed them when they themselves was in a buyers position and what it was that the salesperson did t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Rosie O'Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Who is right?: 3 of 33
First and foremost, I have to be honest about my feelings concerning El Rosie, and that is, I just can't even look at this woman much less take sides with her. But in being fair, I offer an opinion whereas only the subject matter is really important, and that said, Rosie seems to always be the first to fire the first shots.Sh... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 6 of 65
This is one where I could do a short novel on. All I have to do is use my own life as a nice guy to prove this question can only be answered with a yes. I honestly don't know why I was always so nice all the time, but I'm guilty as sin, and as a result, I finished dead last on so many occasions, I lost count. As a little boy... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Stranger danger for children: 2 of 21
Most would think that because of how many children and young teens that are kidnapped and murdered these days, we are living in some very dark times. Almost every other week, we seem to be glued to the cable news once they start their daily reporting of any incident when it comes to a child being murdered. What most do no th... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) What's entertainment?: 4 of 39
Our mood or attitude can greatly enhance or diminish what we would consider entertainment, and I say that because entertainment in itself does not make for an enjoyable evening unless it is what we are in the mood for. Regardless of what it is, there is no joy or satisfaction derived from entertainment if our mood is very dar... More..