I rarely venture deep into the darkness of my inner thoughts, but whilest reading Becca's latest entry, I was forced to. I was surprised when I found more laughs then tears but that surprise soon melted away. Sure I'd lost many of my loved ones and I moved from the others; but I've had so many laughs with my three sisters that with each tear comes ( Read more... )

I have always been fond of looking at the similarities and differences between the different species of animals. My most recent craze has been humans and animals....or more specifically; slaves vs cows and chickens. I was surprised by the connections I have discovered whilest watching a Slavery movie in World History. I already had much knowledge ( Read more... )

It is said that some people come into our lives for a reason. It is also said that no friend is a guaranteed forever friend. The first, I believe, is true, whilst the second is false. There are three people who enlighten my days, making the life I live worth living. The pains and sorrows of death have tainted my childhood, but these three girls ( Read more... )

Chapter 1.

The brunette haired women watched the pack of multicolored canines, her hazel eyes narrowed in interest. The women wore khaki shorts and a camouflage short sleeve shirt. In her hand were a tiny, forest green notepad, a pencil, and a beat-up digital camera. Mud was dried on her face and hands, masking her scent just in case ( Read more... )

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(Any names besides my own have been changed due to privacy reasons)

“Lindsay, I have something to ask you…” Christine began. My eyes flooded with anxiety and darted over to my friend. Something about Christine’s voice made my insides tighten. The words that escaped her lips next made me stop in my tracks. “Would you help me steal a dog?”

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Today's the 15th year I've been on this planet. Am I excited? Not really. Fore why should today be so different from yesturday or a week ago? Birthday's should not celebrate the number of years you've been on Earth, but the experiences you've had while here. A 5 yr old is no different then a 102 yr old if neither has learned anything in their ( Read more... )

I never believed in love at first sight until he became part of my life. Have you ever looked at a guy/girl and suddenly the world was still? That was how it was on the first day of school; the very first day he entered my vision. I will not mention his name because how am I supposed to know whether he likes his name posted on the web? When he ( Read more... )

I have questioned people many times, wondering if they ever take a moment from their 'busy' schedules to simply listen to the calls of birds or watch a squirrel munch away at an acorn. I am amazed at the replies I recieve, some much ruder then others. 'I have no time for such nonsense.' or a simple roll of the eyes is often the comeback. I then ( Read more... )

How can something be so beautiful, yet so stomach churning all at once? Staunton River's yard is one of those strange places. The clash between man and nature creatures an odd state of mind for me. During the first stop on our walk, Jenna and I race to a nearby tree. I leaned my back against the fungus littered bark, only to quickly pull away. The ( Read more... )