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GOODBYES  

Reflections on saying goodbye, as prompted by another painful goodbye in my life.

Dying does not have to be a painful or frightening process, if the patient is allowed to be informed, make decisions as long as possible, and be made comfortable. Hospice can make the transition easier by easing the burden the family may face.

What can you do when someone dies and there was no time for good-byes?

Poetry and artwork by Layla Lair

Letting go and saying goodbye. Realizing the one you love no longer loves you.

The rain pours as the thunder roars outside Much like the pain that crushes me inside Tears roll down my cheek As my knees begin to grow weak.

She lays among the willow trees, the remind her of her eyes, sadness cascading from each branch, a song of sorrowful goodbyes,

a flash fiction piece.

I noticed dark within your eyes From first contact to sad goodbyes

Many parents have experienced the tearful goodbyes associated with leaving the side of their young child. Although it is a completely normal and developmentally appropriate part of childhood and infancy, it is often a disconcerting and heartbreaking experience.

No matter how broken one may be, it only takes one savior, one angel to make it better.

A review of a concert by a surf rock artist named Donovan Frankenreiter. The article discusses planning a birthday and how Frankenreiter was the perfect gift.

As a kid, Spencer's best friend was Ryan. At twenty-five and after the death of his friend, Spencer looks back at the good times they had

Having pets and children can have ups and downs. This short story tells of the downside, and humorous side of saying goodbye to a beloved pet.

The overlooked movie gem is both a pleasurable and frustrating for the movie lover.

This narrative essay was written for a writing course. It highlights one of my best memories of junior high/high school.

The Grateful Dead is a widely beloved band, and this love is not unwarranted. Their music is unique, full of rich imagery and beautiful melodies, and points to a deep love of music and respect for the power it holds.

The story of a couple, told through both of their eyes, tracing their marriage from begining and beyond.

Moving from small-town Anchorage, Alaska to city of cities New York, NY. Why I left, and how it feels.

A set of lyrics for an indeterminate song type.

Many people believe that parallel or alternate universes coexist with our own. Read what happens when this writer visits one.

A devistating accident takes away precious lives. Our hearts mourn for them.

An article offering different ideas to close your wedding in a memorable way.

Tips to help you get the most out of your semester.

For many reasons, families are apart but that doesn't mean the relationship has to suffer! Whether your partner is deployed to a country many time zones away, or you are a continent away, you CAN keep your relationship healthy!

Interview with Dillon of Scatter The Ashes about being signed to Epitaph, touring, pipe dreams and music production.

So often, we as Christians are quick to tell everyone around us what is wrong - but we never look to our own lives. We are trying to point others in the direction God wants them to go, yet we have no idea where God wants us.

A recount of my trip to New York City.

On a reasonable budget with a gap year summer I planned and executed a trip to 14 countries in 80 days.

Death is a part of life, and a great subject for poetry. So why not embrace it?

No one in America or probably in the world will ever forget the day America changed forever September 11, 2001. It was a day that many families were destroyed by the loss of Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents, Friends and Spouses

You're done with high school; SATs, essays and college applications are a thing of the past. So, what should you do? This guide can help.

The college freshmen move-in day can be a stressful time, but hopefully this quick guide will give you a handle on what to do and how to do it, leaving you ready for your first year of college.

Kate Hudson showed us how to lose a guy in ten days. I will explain how a perfectly sane recent college graduate can lose her mind in that short period of time.

First dates are can brand you as a hero or a zero with a woman. In plain English, you pretty much get one shot. Here is some helpful dating advice for men, from how to ask her out for a Friday night date to when to open doors.

Spending your vacations on a sea shore can be one of the most gratifying experiences. Beaufort, a small seaside town in North Carolina, is a perfect place for an unforgettable seaside vacation.

Birthday parties don't have to be a headache. Planning a fabulous party for your little girl can be easy if you follow a few simple steps. Use your imagination and have fun doing it.

I was flat as a board well into my teens. While my friends developed breasts and cleavage, I felt slighted, unfeminine, and inferior. Eventually, my longing for cleavage was fulfilled in an unexpected way.

The transatlantic flight ends with a wide circle around the snow-clad city while the ground crew prepares the landing strip. It is discouraging but not entirely unexpected or even unwelcome. It is home.

Autumn is truly a glorious season, as the trees dress up for their winter ball.

A little girl with leukemia struggles for life, as her mother struggles with questions about God and mercy.

While the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.

Maybe it's not wise to hook up with someone half your age that you meet in a chatroom, but I did, and I'm lovin' it...

Life is all around us, but when we pass away so we send notices to loved ones left behind? Is it all a figment of our psyche or do you believe in a higher being?

Montezuma travels with us everywhere we go while on a much anticipated and planned for vacation.

When you feel a calling to leave your job, your family, and your home to drive around America doing good deeds and volunteer work, do you go? This true story shows how kindness and compassion sustains life and connects strangers.

A fiction story detailing the story of a grandfather losing his memory to alzheimers, and how his granddaughter keeps him young.

In 26A, Diana Evans creates an interesting world of both fact and fiction. Through her skillful and vivid descriptions of paranormal forces and depiction of modern-day society, she makes the novel exciting and interesting to read.

When I think of a worst date, I imagine some creepy guy with overwhelmingly greasy hair and a horrible stench arriving at my front door scratching himself…

Energy Express is a summer program for children finishing grades k-5. Reading and writing are the biggest components, as are family style meals. Learn what goes on during a typical summer.