Dreaming

Dreaming, dazing, flying, exploring, These are our nocturnal states of bewilderment. With each spellbinding trip, We see further into the depths of our own insanity, In the forms of riddles and symbols, Action and colors.   Each night that we slumber, We openly invite delight, despair, excitement, or fear Into our personal intellectual palaces Where …

Moonlight

Light from a full-moon came down in waves through the cloud covering, washing over Eleanora's dark locks that she twirled between her index and middle fingers. It was a habit that she held for as long as she could remember - maybe it was a nervous habit. Regardless, she always twirled her hair while she …

A Guide to Being a Decent Person on Social Media When Your Friends Just Don’t Agree With Your Politics

By: Nicole Sweeney You know what? I'm tired of the political passive aggression on social media. Therefore, here's a directly aggressive rant on how I feel about it. I can't tell you how many people I've seen posting status updates that beg their friends and followers to stop posting about politics, and then will personally …

Alexander: The Great or Terrible?

By: Nicole Sweeney How does a leader gain such titles as "the Great" or "the Terrible"? Additionally, when someone has such a title, how does a learner determine if the title was truly deserved, or if the historical perspective of the person is just clouded in deceit and lies as a means of propaganda? From …

Daily Prompt: Bounty

via Daily Prompt: Bounty The beloved holiday bounty, When boisterous brothers share baked dishes until their bellies bulge. Benevolent cousins and boundlessly boastful grandparents Bring their best wishes for a blessed new year, Full of bubbly, bewitching new business And all of the bright, breathtaking possibilities For next year's bedazzling holiday bounty.   Happy Holidays, …

Canine Wisdom

  On November 3, 2016, my dog, Timmy, turned thirteen years of age. I could hardly believe that my little guy had been my devoted companion for well over a decade, and I know that he would stay with me forever if he could. I'll take all the time I can get with him, and …

Top 3 best shows on television

On the surface, you might think that asking a person what types of television shows and movies they like to watch is a dull question that pops up only within the realm of small-talk. I, however, like to think that a person's taste in entertainment reveals a lot about their true identity, and I love …

Crisis in Health Care

At this point in my life, I have about ten years of experience in the field of Health and Human Services. My entrance into the field was my experience as a Certified Nurse's Assistant. I dedicated to five long, back-breaking years at a local skilled nursing facility in my hometown before I decided that line …

Journey into the Unknown

I'm about to share something with you that even my family doesn't know about me. I'm a Tarot card reader. Although, I'll admit that I didn't exactly come in to it in a way that you would expect. I came across the Tarot because I was trying to expand my understanding of science, of all …

Superhero Obsession

These days, a person can't escape the concept of superheroes. They're everywhere we go - their images are printed all over children's clothes and school supplies, they star in summertime Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows, and they even occupy the minds of several adults who participate in activities such as cos-play, and other forms of …