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Expressing myself through writing has been a lifetime dream, only recently realized. Despite my late start, I was thrilled to experience success with the sale of an article within the first month of my membership. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tarot cards: 1 of 40
The Fool is first in the Tarot DeckHe starts you out towards destiny's trek.The Magician dares you to take your next strideWhile the High Priestess beckons to you with pride.Both Empress and Emperor underneath their crownsChallenge your intentions with their stern frowns.The Hierophant in his holinessTries to sort out your li... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips to take the stress out of traveling: 2 of 66
Traveling does not have to be a stressful experience, even if there are so many factors that are out of your control, especially after recent world events. The key to successful travel with a minimum amount of stress is to focus on the aspects that you can control. As for factors that you can't control, you can still plan for... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Fast and easy boneless chicken breasts: 1 of 28
While this boneless chicken breast recipe is fast and easy to make, it can certainly qualify for a gourmet dish as well. If the cognac used in it seems extravagant, remember that all you will need is one of the small "airplane serving size" bottles. If for personal reasons you rather not use alcohol, of course you can substit... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Tips for better eating habits: 1 of 23
My interest in nutrition and eating habits comes from a big culture change at age 18. I grew up in a rural area in Europe on mostly "home-grown" food. We grew our own vegetables, potatoes, herbs and seasonings (like dill, parsley, garlic etc). We even supplemented a lot of our fruit intake with homegrown strawberries, some wi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) Why living forever isn't a good idea: 2 of 43
There are many valid and intelligent reasons why living forever is not a good idea. There are physical aspects to consider, as well as emotional ones. Please keep in mind that in this context the concept of an immortal soul will not be the focus, rather the unending existing of body and mind.From a physical aspect it would be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The 80's: 1 of 21
While I reflect I never turn backAn innocent phrase and video clipGot me caught up in a memory trackNow my mind is on a long backwards trip Hair spray, tight pants - lots of glamour and glitzThe music was great and it came all dressedIn stripes and leather, big curls, boots with bitsI found something then that I have liked be... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with Fibromyalgia: 2 of 39
What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?I was diagnosed with FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome) a few years ago, and probably have had it for about 15 years or so. It's hard to say, as it's not something you get overnight, plus it took many doctor and hospital visits for someone to assign a name to something that others labeled as "being i... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming The perfect girls' night in: 2 of 39
Do you want to have a girl's night but are a little low on ideas - or cash? These ideas also work if you want to do something when the weather is not too great to go outside to do things. The preparations are minimal; this is an informal get together with the purpose to simply hang out with two of your girl friends (or more... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy meatloaf: 3 of 57
One of the greatest things about meatloaf is that it has evolved over the years. Just about anything goes, and it does not just have to be about red meat. Meat loaf can be made with ground lamb, ground turkey, ground buffalo, or ground chicken. You can even sneak all kinds of vegetables into this dish, from acorn squash to zu... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Baking: Tips and advice: 1 of 18

The Secrets to Baking Perfect CakesWhile anyone can follow written instructions and make a cake from scratch, there are a lot of people that like to improvise and put their own personal touches to a recipe. So, how do you personalize a cake recipe, without ruining the end product?To begin, read the recipe all the way through.... More..