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Geisha History: An Untold Story

Short history of the Geisha.

2 comments    geisha beauty geisha history
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Book List 3 - Goodreads.com and American Gods

This is a summary about the process of cataloging all the books I have read in the past 10 years. It is a wonderful exercise in memory to see how much you have remembered and forgotten!

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I Was A Sweet Child of the Fifties

That's me far left, brother Tim in back, brother Matt far right, sister Julie in front I came across this photo recently and it took me back to another time and place. Most people are aware the decade of the 1950's was the post war era which...

65 comments    1950's 50's nostalgia
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The Second Front; the most significant cause of tension between Russia and the West between 1941 and 1945?

It is possible to construct many theories as to why there were tensions between theSoviet Union and its western allies in the grand alliance. It is plausible to consider the events between the Russian...

1 comment    russia tension soviet union
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Pet Love Story - Memoirs of a Pig - A Social Commentary

The first experience I had with pet love was back when I was a child. This was a story that I had written previously about that experience. Many years later, the story brings fond memories back. Taking a moment back in memory lane; revisiting first pet loves are always so heartwarming. I had written the story with changes adopted from the movie Babe in mind. The prevailing theme of Babe was "The Little Pig that Could". One of my all time favorite childhood movie.

12 comments    children pets pet
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Book Review: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden is the story of Chiyo who is taken from the small fishing village where she lives to the Geisha district, Gion. Here she is transformed into the geisha Sayuri.

5 comments    book review geisha zhang ziyi
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Escaping the Exclusive Brethren

Book review on memoir Breakout. Teen escapes christian cult and is disowned by his family. The secret life of the Exclusive Brethren.

18 comments    sex depression anxiety
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How to Choose a Digital Camera Phone

A mobile phone today needs to be capable of serving a variety of different functions. Most people want a phone that doubles as their music player, laptop and digital camera. The problem is that one of these areas usually gets compromised when the...

6 comments    shopping camera cell phones
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Movies for Moms - A Review of Five Films Mother Will Love

In honor of mothers everywhere, I decided to feature and review a few movies that are sure to please everyone’s mom.

32 comments    entertainment family movies
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Diary of an Eating Disorder

Personal account of one woman's struggle with an eating disorder. Discusses the many factors that contribute to anorexia and bulimia, including emotional and mental factors, rather than simply assigning blame to the media and fashion industry.

4 comments    weight anorexia eating disorders
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