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73Do Shooting Stars Have the Power to Fulfill Wishes?
I hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but wishing on falling or shooting “stars” isn’t going to get you that brand new red porche or the man of your dreams. First of all, a “falling star” or a...
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75Earthworms and Digestion
The body of an earthworm seems simple; upon further investigation it’s ugly too. There isn’t much to it and it looks too fragile to have existed on this earth for as long as it has, 120 million years. ...
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67Top 5 Books I’ve Read and Reread
1. The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald I honestly don’t know how many times I’ve read this book—at least three. The vivid details Fitzgerald evokes for the reader amazes me each time I read...
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74Earthworms and Reproduction
Now that you’ve learned a little about the earthworm’s digestive system and are ready for more “juicy” details I'll tell you a little about earthworms and reproduction. I’m not going to indulge you...
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67Writing a Novel
I’m typical among writers who have always wanted to write a novel—since they were nine years old—that kind of typical person. Not the Great American Novel, but a novel in its own right. I’ve been...
13 comments52Broder-restaurant review
This morning I woke up early, headed out to pick up my friend Steve, and went to a Scandinavian food restaurant, Broder (2508 SE Clinton St.Portland, OR 97255(503) 736-3333). We went for breakfast. This...
2 comments72AP Style Basics
Chicago is the oldest and most comprehensive style guide out there. Since it is so comprehensive, or because it is so comprehensive, it often takes much longer to find what you are looking for. This guide is...
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54Ohio and Family
By Christi R. Suzanne I went back to Ohio, my birth state, a few years ago. I did not grow up there, spent about a year and a half in Cleveland, years that I don’t remember. My parents took me to visit...
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64How to Pick a Book Club
By Christi R. Suzanne We sit in a circle, books at arms length, and ruminate on where to begin our discussion. We all look excitedly around the circle. Someone soon speaks up, “Did anyone else think...
4 comments66Top 5 Books I still haven't finished despite my desire to do so
2. Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph – T.E. Lawrence This book is the story of Thomas Edward Lawrence, or Lawrence of Arabia. It’s an autobiographical account of his time as a liaison officer with...
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