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I joined Helium on March 1st, 2007 by accident. I started writing my very first article directly into the Helium submit box. This precious piece of literature took me two days to pen, but when I eventually hit the submit button, my article completely dissappeared....Oh

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Mouse encounters: 1 of 20
I grew up in a quaint little cottage in the middle of nowhere. We had four cats and an infestation of quaint little mice. The cats were very good mousers, but for some reason they were picky and preferred to catch their prey outside, rather than inside of the house. My parents were constantly finding things missing, especial... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hallucinations: 1 of 20
Are there really rabbits in my wall some are short and some are tall Rabbits jumping everywhere by the burrow, I see a hare This wall is laughing at me smiling daisies, purple carrot tree Pumpkins pink and yellow notes played by bluebell cello In the corner sits a fairy waving at me, looking wary I want to join her in my car... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being overwhelmed: 7 of 137
Crawling, up these empty stairs electric wires and grizzly bears Darkness, fills, my window frames doorways, boarded up, with blames Telephones, ringing, off the hook nightmares, do not, let me over look As soon as I get up, these stairs, again electric shock waves, stun, my brain Immobilized, by life's Tazar Gun without lig... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Yard sales: 2 of 39
I love Yard Sales! Well......not really.............. Saturday morning: Get up at 6:00 am, run down to the end of the street. Pitch the yard sale sign in the middle of the central reservation so that both sides of the traffic can see the large Sharpie arrow. Then, run back to the house and pull everything out onto the front ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fatness: 1 of 19
Are graves super sized, wide and clear do they have side orders, with chips and beer Please take note of size and width when we die, please plead the fifth Carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol seemingly harmful, but somewhat hysterical We all like to eat what ever we want McDonald's restaurant is where I will haunt Cheese bur... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Letting go: 11 of 204
Fingers imbedded, sweaty palms clasping tight knuckles clenched, lips bitten til they're white Mind set focused, narrowly on what you think assuming all that matters, will not let me sink Walking this thin line, never stopping to dwell regardless of what really matters, empty shell Flying with my wheels down, not far from th... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Breaking up: 13 of 240
Farewell my love, it is time for us to part I think this relationship, was doomed from the start I tried to do my best, you put me to the test Now I must confess, you were never in my heart. Chorus: It was fun for just a while You drew me in with your beguile My heart, it was tightly locked And would not open, no matter how ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things to do in Wal-Mart: 3 of 54
I was in, or at, a Wal*Mart store the other week, when a strange lady rode a broom through the store, like one of those hobby horses. She had a cowboy hat on and a sheriff's badge. She was singing the Wizard of Oz theme tune and slapping her right thigh at the same time. This is a true story by the way, I couldn't make this ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to learn to play chess: 1 of 18
Chess is a very popular game because it teaches strategy, deployment, multi dimensional thinking, patience and chivalry! It is good for the mind as it exercises varied levels of thinking. It is a perfect game for young people, especially in the early stages of mental development. Learning to place chess, can be picked up qui... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to make mowing your lawn greener: 1 of 18
There are a variety of ways that you can make your lawn mowing greener; First of all, you will need to understand that the color green does not apply to your lawn, as green as it may be. Green applies to the color of nature and it's freedom from hazardous wastes and pollutants. To contribute, or do your part, for the green c... More..