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The Link Between Lust And Love
In the beginning of Woody Allen’s Match Point, a tennis ball freezes in time over the edge of a net. With a bit of luck, the ball will fall forward and the player wil...
The Ladies Who Lunch
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CHANGE...
Today I happened upon a magazine that I’d never seen before. It’s strange when you believe that nothing is random...everything happens for a purpose and that is exact...
The most awesome small towns are...
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Halloween Costume Ideas..
I love Halloween, since I was a child. Maybe it's because fall is my favorite time of year and you get to use your imagination and get dressed up as how you like and ...
The Death of Anton
By: wearmanyhats
Anton grabbed the mouse, squeezed it until he could no longer feel life in the little beast, and then quickly popped it into his mouth. "I told that story one time an...
Have a Fun, Safe Halloween!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Here are some up-close pictures of our Jack-o-Lanterns: Mine was a cat... Adam's was a skull! Enjoy your Halloween— go out and get a free taco , or g...
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Confessions of a Would-Be News Anchor
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CHANGE...
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Help! They've fallen and they need picked up!
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"Model Life" book party launch November 12th SoHo
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Happiness
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Oxymoron
I am an oxymoron. I always have been and I'm not quite sure how this happened to me. Although I am well aware that a proper portion of meat is equivalent to a deck of...
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I woke up today with knots in my stomach. The kind of knots you know are caused by stress, anxiety, depression, or one of those oh so pleasant states of mind that unf...
Bonfires
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Blech!
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The Link Between Lust And Love
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Happiness
Everyone everywhere seeks happiness its true, but finding it and keeping it seems difficult to do. Open your mind to new opportunities and possibilities will abound. Like...
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Have a Fun, Safe Halloween!
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My First Halloween Party by Abby
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