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I am a writer/artist living in South Chicagoland. At the moment, I am seven months pregnant and struggling at two full-time jobs to try and keep the bills paid and my local gaming store open. Aside from artwork and writing, I also love to sing, listen to

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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Are wind farms good sources for environmentally safe energy?: 8 of 23
Wind is a renewable resource that is constantly blowing over, around, and under our noses, and it would be a shame not to use it. Wind in its worst forms can destroy homes and end lives, but it can also provide welcome relief on a hot summer day and provide energy that can be produced with minimal consequences to the environ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should America pay reparations to all countries in which they do battle?: 5 of 14
(I will assume that "America" is being used here to refer to The United States of America.) Whenever asked for help, the United States has responded and usually helped out other nations in battle. In the aftermath, where it could do so, the US has helped to rebuild war-torn nations. The US also already loans and donates a go... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Genesis: 3 of 8
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.1 A few millennia later, Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Chris Stewart formed Genesis in 1967 in Godalming, England, UK while they were attending the Charterhouse School.2 Genesis is regarded as a progressive rock band that evolved into ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Rosie O'Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Who is right?: 13 of 33
Over the years, I have watched Rosie O'Donnell go from being a friendly, strong role model and advocate for adoption to one of the most hateful, venomous people on television. I am disgusted with her behavior of late, especially when she attacked Kelly Ripa, accusing her of being homophobic because of some playful behavior w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should the government control talk radio to make it more "balanced"?: 44 of 110
(In this response, I will assume that the government in question is the government of the United States of America.) There are many diverse points of view on many different talk radio stations in the United States. Liberals, conservatives, democrats, republicans, libertarians, socialists, capitalists, fundamentalists, fascis... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Coach handbags are worth the money: 20 of 47
Some writers have described Coach bags as "works of art." They may be works of art, but so is a Renoir. Works of art belong in museums or safe at home, not dangling on one's arm as one rides the bus to and from work. Besides, designer handbags scream "I have money!" Those handbags make the ones who carry them vulnerable to m... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is chocolate good or bad for your health?: 9 of 20
The good news is that studies have shown that chocolate is, in fact, good for everyone's health. Before rushing out to the store to buy five pounds of chocolate, though, it would be wise to consider a few things: *The healthiest chocolate is dark chocolate, which some people believe to be too bitter to enjoy. Although milk a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 81 of 165
"Etched on a heart of stone" Death cried iron tears tonight Thinking of a tiny grave A little girl who would never know Of the snow piled high and deep Over leaves crisp and dry With autumn's fading glory And baby-pink fake roses Bleached white by sun and rain All buried in the cold A cold she cannot feel Because she is in H... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Depression in college: 2 of 4
Depression is truly a wonderful thing. I'm certain that at least one person at your high school suffered from angst; that person could have even been you. Well, I have some really wonderful news: you don't have to leave your depression days behind you! That's right; depression is very much a part of college life, and you don... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art Postcard paintings and their growing popularity: 1 of 1
I have enjoyed creating artwork for many years. My favorite medium has always been watercolor, but I have also used oil paints, pastels, pencils, inks, and even crayons and highlighters in my work. Because of limited space and limited funding, though, I have almost always confined myself to index- and postcard-sized pieces o... More..