Dawn Novotny

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do . . . And Could Be Dangerous
by Octavia Hansen

Neil Sedaka was right, and tuneful, with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. Unless you married your first sweetheart/love, at sometime (probably many times) you have faced a breakup. Doesn't matter which side you are on . . . the one leaving or the one left behind . . . the ending is the same. You... (posted by Octavia 3 days ago.)

Dark Night of the Soul- To Sleep perchance to Dream?
by Ella Camp

From midnight until the clock chimes four when curling tendrils of dawn begin to creep through the crack left in time, the blackest hours of night possess the human soul; it is a time of absolute, hostile silence between the darkest night and the light of day. From this blackness seeps the fear of death and fears of life... (posted by Ella 18 hours 30 minutes ago.)

Government Intruding Into Your Personal Rights—I Don’t Like It and Make Sure You Buckle Up
by Steve Kovacs

I believe laws are necessary in our civilized society and that punishments are needed in certain cases. From traffic to murder, if certain laws are broken, sanctions should be imposed. However, I also believe that in ways, our governments have taken rules... (posted by Steve 5 hours 52 minutes ago.)

A Fable - A Doppelganger with No Birth Certificate Runs for Mayor in Amerikus
by Christofer French

I am the Mayor of Amerikus. Micah Sampson. It is a job that has fallen to me because I am a curmudgeon and honest. The three other fellas in town who have had this position in the past have put the town through too much unpredictability and instability. Howard... (posted by Christofer 2 days 17 hours ago.)

An Ice Pick in the Eye
by Jack H. Schick

We’ve had a lot of complicated crap going on at work this week (I know, I know. I should be grateful I have a job). The other morning I was in a pretty edgy mood and snapped out on another supervisor when he said something that, under normal circumstances, might have made me chuckle. It really wasn’t that big of... (posted by Jack H. Schick 8 days 20 hours ago.)

Five Keys to a Happy Marriage
by Nancy Travers

These tips are designed to make life and marriage a little easier, but by no means will they solve all of your issues in one swing. If you need to talk to someone, please consult a professional counseling. Many people that get married first marry for passion and the “in-love” feeling they get, and eventually many of those marriages... (posted by Nancy 5 days 20 hours ago.)