I find it very ironic how some people get away with actions that are "wrong" or "different." Although times have changed and always will in the future, their are many situations that call for the rules or laws to be bent. Personally, I come across these situations daily and st...

There were some advantages to the three field system such as: 1. It was in balance with nature, 2. There was co-operative faming - everyone worked together, 3. Commoners rights meant ability of all to graze their animals, 4. People could work for others who had more land to harvest. These w...

I went to several AA meetings around Washington, DC and found that there are a few simple things that may seem difficult, but will make considerable changes to your behavior regarding drugs and alcohol. First, go to meetings. Second, get a sponsor. Third, call your sponsor. Repeat this as ma...

It is very important for me to express to you how much you really mean to me. I know that we have been thru the storm and the rain but there is also time in which we have seen the sun. I wish I could do this in person while holding you in my arms and looking in your eyes. But since we are physi...

15 rules to live by About this time last year, my best friend was diagnosed with a serious kidney disease; one that if not treated could be fatal. She had been perfectly healthy until about a week before. Her disease was one that she had been born with, but was inactive ...

An Experience to Remember Throughout my life I have met many people. Some of them have left a very good impression on me, but some others haven't. Nonetheless, could you have a very clear image of a person you have just met? This is certainly not an easy question; this is the case when first...

Afraid to dance When I was in grade 6 I went to my first dance. I remember I couldn't have been happier because I really wanted to dance with this one guy. Well right before the dance, he asked me if I wanted to go with him. I really wanted to say yes but I was with my friends (who thought ...

I have been playing volleyball for six years, since the seventh grade. I love to play the game and it was a huge part of my life. Almost everyday involved volleyball of some kind, whether it was in gym class, on the school team or on a club team during the off-season. The game fascinates me. Every t...

Dear Holden I am writing this letter to tell you that I understand what you are going through and that I am here to help you by offering you some suggestions to help you change your life for the better. You led a protected childhood with parents who have always had a lot of money. Then you mov...

Everyone in the world should experience being on some type of sports team. Believe it or not, you can learn a lot that is essential to life and very helpful in the world today such as dedication, teamwork, and on top of all that, becoming physically fit. First of all, sports teaches dedication; yo...

February 13, 1930 Dear father, I just received your letter and I am writing you back. Even if you are my father and I should take everything you tell me as good advice, I do not agree with on what you wrote me. I understand your point of view about life and values. However, I want to tell you tha...

A Prayer to the Porcelain God The touch of cold linoleum against the bare skin of my chest awoke me from my deep sleep. I tried to open my eyes but the shine of bright lights off of the newly polished white porcelain halted my attempts. Where was I? How did I get here? Confused at my situation...

A Prayer to the Porcelain God The touch of cold linoleum against the bare skin of my chest awoke me from my deep sleep. I tried to open my eyes but the shine of bright lights off of the newly polished white porcelain halted my attempts. Where was I? How did I get here? Confused at my situation...

A Farewell to Arms A Farewell to Arms, written by Ernest Hemingway, was a typical love story: a Romeo and Juliet placed against the odds. In this novel, Romeo was Frederick Henry and Juliet was Catherine Barkley. Their love had to survive the obstacles of World War I. The background of war-to...

When you take a class or when you are trying to make new friends it is important to be open-minded. Not always are you going to have all the right answers or know how to do everything. In my case, I had to be open-minded to the ideas of religion. My mom found this new church. I went there ever...

YOU say you're old enough to stay out late on weekends. They say you have to be home early. You say you want to see that new movie everybody is talking about. They say you can't see it. You say you've met some nice kids you'd like to go out with. They say they'd like to meet...

Reasons to be beautiful There was a boy/a very strange/enchanted boy/they say he wandered very far,very far/over land and sea/a little shy and sad of eye/but very wise was he." This boy, who had no more than eighteen years, was born in a wealthy family. His name was Thom. His mother and ...

When you are young, giving gifts for Christmas is something your parents, grandparents, and relatives, appreciate because they can be proud of you. So, as you get older you also want the gifts that you give to have extra meaning and you want to be appreciated for doing something nice. A few years a...

Freedom to Breathe Running here, running there, doing this, doing that, arguing, listening, talking, working, what about me? Like millions of people I have a busy life. It's hard to find time in a day just to breathe, collect my thoughts, or just relax when I'm always spending tim...

There have been many times in my life when I've been broken hearted and horribly depressed. There are only a few steps to follow in order to break someone's heart-make him that person fall in love with you, lead them on, let them down, and then dump them when they least expect it. I am her...

How to Pick up Chicks In all my years of experience I have broken down the art of picking up girls to a science. In my book there are three ways of getting the girls interested in you. I only follow one of the methods, but I figured I'd give you the options so that you can choose what works ...

A letter that seemed to heal I stared into Joey's tear-filled eyes. We sat on the cold cement of my driveway and a soft wind blew my long hair across my emotionless face. The love of my life had cheated on me. I was so hurt, but would not let Joey know. As he poured his heart out to me,...

A letter that seemed to heal I stared into Joey's tear-filled eyes. We sat on the cold cement of my driveway and a soft wind blew my long hair across my emotionless face. The love of my life had cheated on me. I was so hurt, but would not let Joey know. As he poured his heart out to me,...

I have always loved going to amusement parks. Ever since I was a little girl I couldn't wait until the next time I would get to go and ride the rides. I would always be so nervous, scared, and hesitant, but I was also so excited. If I never got to ride a roller-coaster again, I would still be a...

Dear Dad, I know that you are angry and upset with me, and I understand why-but I also want to explain myself to you. I am too uncomfortable to talk with you in person and I thought that, by writing you a letter, I could say what I needed to say without either one of us getting too upset or fighting...