Personal Essays

If you grew up with a passive aggressive parent, you were affected in many negative ways. You may struggle to communicate directly, express your emotions, and deal with your anger.

This is one of my better essays, about one of my favorite topics; young people. Although a lot of stress can be involved in writing an essay, I did enjoy writing this one despite said stress.

There's been a lot of talk over the past few years about so-called alterations to the scriptures because of the "Mandela Effect." Join me in examining what's really going on.

A fun essay written by Alexander Guckenberger on the topic of education.

Life does not wait for the living. Life appears, then slowly fades with time and memories. Thus, the life of Kim Novak, once a Hollywood starlet and goddess.

After 15 years of being a devout Christian and having impenetrable faith, I share most of my life story of how I came to lack belief in God.

Some call it the ugliest daffodil in the world, but others think it is beautiful. How did this once thought extinct native of Wales get into the Tennessee hills in the USA?

Revisiting past decades boosts our sense of appreciation. The brief reflections will encourage us, as well as those who have passed seventy, to embrace the privilege of future birthdays with joy.

Right now, this very moment, I would be so happy if my fourth-grade teacher would have been more like June Lockhart, because if she were, I wouldn’t be writing this piece.

This summary should not be read, because I would be hard-pressed to find anyone nationally or internationally who does not know Superman. Do you really love short summaries?

Some time ago, long before Harry Nilsson passed from our world, he penned one of the most-simple, but yet so addictive song: “The Puppy Song.” Take my advice. If you hear this tune once, then you are hooked.

Times have changed. Today's average woman in her seventieth year is still becoming old, although her grandmother at that same age was already very old. We look briefly at some issues in her new world.

I winked at him: “It seems a family trait to want to grow things fast hey, I am sure Atta would be proud of you, we will continue to grow his company, the Kiwi and Aussie partnership, there is still time.”

Supermarket shopping in modern times can be an extremely frustrating business. Do you ever find yourself mentally and physically drained after a simple visit to the supermarket? This page takes a tongue in cheek look at some of the issues we are likely to encounter on a daily basis at the supermarket.

I have survived wearing glasses, contact lenses, LASIK surgery and a cataract operation. I am forever grateful to modern science. technology and the amazing people who made this possible.