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rina-macasaet's picture
Mar.31.2013
Dad has made it known that the longest he sees himself going for dialysis is a year, even less and certainly no more. He has requested for a family meeting, everyone complete, no exceptions.  He wants to see all of us together. Grandchildren included.  August will be the likely month for...
jacqueline-walker's picture
Mar.28.2013
We beseech children to respect their elders–honor their request and direction, adhere to the directions and guidance they give as well as be considerate of the beliefs and wishes espoused by those who raised, mentored or have authority over us. But, respect cannot be given blindly. In fact, as we...
patricia-thomas's picture
Dec.10.2012
  One of the rules I try to live by is to learn something new every day.  It keeps life interesting and full of surprises.  I love surprises. I’m sharing the lessons I learned in the Writing Center today with you. Maybe one of them will click with you.   First I learned about...
janet-ruth-heller's picture
Apr.14.2012
On April 5, 2012, the new documentary movie Bully, which had originally been rated "R," received a revised rating of "PG-13" after an extensive petition drive.  The Motion Picture Association of America had designated Bully an "R-rated" film because one curse word was used six...
jodi-thompson's picture
Feb.15.2012
disrespected disillusioned disjointed dismayed disappointed disregarded discounted disappeared dis this disassemble dismember disavow disolve resolve regard reevaluate reassess regroup reassemble reappear rejoin respect  
hasmukh-amathalal's picture
Dec.21.2011
Country demands As village boy I wondered at the changesIt was first entry in city in the young ageI was flying in the air with lots of enthusiasmThe journey had opened with colors seen from the prism I was astonished to see so many crowdsThe vehicles were passing with noise and so loudLots of...
lori-hope's picture
Nov.30.2011
What are the best and worst holiday gifts for people with cancer? I just wrote a short piece about that on my Huffington Post/Redroom blog, and was reminded, once again, that when it comes to such things, there is no best or worst, just as there is no right or wrong. We are all different; each...
hasmukh-amathalal's picture
Nov.29.2011
  As village boy I wondered at the changes It was first entry in city in the young age I was flying in the air with lots of enthusiasm The journey had opened with colors seen from the prism   I was astonished to see so many crowds The vehicles were passing with noise and so loud Lots of...
hasmukh-amathalal's picture
Oct.25.2011
  Have you ever seen intelligent person cutting sorry figure? Repenting for all past misdeeds and crying for future Blinking at sky and praying for mercy from lord Find no solution still helplessly wants to end life with cord   If I am given option for choosing a way I shall...
luke-james's picture
Oct.07.2011
Jeanette Winterson 1 Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom. 2 Never stop when you are stuck. You may not be able to solve the problem, but turn aside and write something else. Do not stop altogether. 3 Love what you do. 4 Be honest with yourself....