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ombretta-di-dio's picture
Feb.06.2012
When  I was a teenager I would get rid of my negative thoughts about individuals by looking aimelessly at them trying to find a sparkle of intelligence in their eyes, I would then conclude by shouting out loud how stupid I thought they were and this  would help me cope with the fact...
tony-anders's picture
Jun.07.2010
The onward plodding slowed as we approached the building. Even though we are approaching the final three days of school, it is still school for three more days nonetheless. The weekend’s freedom was coming to an end, and the students in the courtyards and playgrounds started to converge on the...
douglas-r-keister's picture
Oct.15.2009
   Growing up in Nebraska, I was more than a little familiar with the monotonous terrain and lifestyle of our neighboring state, Kansas. And, the promise of Oz. In fact all of us carried Oz around with us. It was something called imagination. Oz, you see, is a state of mind.  I’m not sure...