Dream Techniques For Childhood Nightmares

Dream Techniques For Childhood Nightmares The Untimely Demise of the Shadowman The shadow man was my daughter's monster. He would stand over her bed or near her closet. She would be brave but he would draw nearer as she got sleepier. He was waiting for her to sleep so he could take her away from her family and everyone she loved.  I worried about sharing what some have called my gift to...

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In Cutting Edge Ideas Follow-Through is Everything

Unfinished Projects and Ideas Are Worse Than None at All Some people claim to be tormented by their talent. They have all these amazing ideas floating around in their heads with no way of ever getting them off the drawing board. They find themselves with several projects in various stages of completion and become overwhelmed by their own creativity. The logical solution would seem to be to step...

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Beware of Squirrel! Guard Dogs Have Nothing on Our House Squirrel I am an avid hunter and I advocate the practice for anyone who needs to supplement their food costs with venison or wild pork. With that said, I do not advocate hunting as a sport for the sake of trophy seeking. My first hunt with my father placed me face to face against a fully grown wild boar with 5 inch tusks. The beast charged...

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How to be a good friend. Over the years, I find myself thinking more about my friends and how they are doing. I’m reminded of my mom sitting at the window in the early morning sunlight with a cup of Earl Grey writing long letters to loved ones. Now that I’ve moved far away I now receive her letters and it makes me smile to know that I can close my eyes and see her as she was writing it. While...

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What is America's Role in the World? America Takes a Lesson from the Roman Empire Augustus Caesar was the founder of the Roman Empire and was its first Emperor. After many wars resulting in the expansion of the Roman Empire, Augustus stood overlooking the glory that was Rome under his leadership. His reign initiated the era of Roman peace known as the Pax Romana. The wars had been bloody...

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Above and Beyond Drunk Driving Affects Officers as Well The deputy shoves me hard over the front of his cruiser and cuffs my hands together. I turn around and lean against the car. He instructs me to stay as he questions my wife. The blue lights flash in my bloodshot eyes as passing cars slow down to see what is happening. The remains of my car are scattered into the battered tree line. The deputy...

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