Juliet Cook
My poetry has appeared in numerous sources. I edit Blood Pudding Press. I am author of many poetry chapbooks. My first full-length book, 'Horrific Confection' was published by BlazeVOX. See www.JulietCook.weebly.com.
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Little Love Words QuestionWhat do you call your favorite man or woman & why?
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“Tips of the Whip Fling Gold Stars” – the Poetry of Evelyn LauOne reader’s darkly delicious approach to poet Evelyn Lau.
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Profiles in Poetics: Juliet CookWhat inspires Juliet Cook's poeticism and how did that change after she experienced a stroke, aphasia, and divorce?
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How Should We Give & Receive?I am tired of the type of people who seem to think about themselves more than others, no matter what.
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Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece Three3. Another Poet with Aphasia
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What Kind of Sestina Poet Are You?Find out about the Sestina's history, its specific form details and some slight variations, and its more modern styling. Then find out what kind of Sestina poet you might be.
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Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece TwoLove Replaced With Doubt & Debt is the second of three new articles related to my stroke and aphasia. One year after my stroke, my husband & I got divorced. I will not pretend certain things never happened or were no big deal.
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Post-Stroke Aphasia Piece OneChallenging Words & Images is the first of three new articles related to my stroke and aphasia. You may read my previous Intro piece and then this one related to my ongoing strange challenges with easy little words and more. -
Intro to My Three New Post-Stroke Aphasia ArticlesOver a year ago, I had an unexpected but serious health issue. I had a carotid artery dissection, bled out by 99%, had several aneurysms, and suffered from a stroke and aphasia as a result. My next 3 articles will be about what has happened since then. -
Is Circumcision a Health Necessity or is it More like Male Genital Mutilation?Is circumcision right for you? Your parents will most likely decide for you, shortly after you are born. -
Fun Knee High and Thigh High Sock Extravaganza!I have long been a fan of fun, creative socks. After a challenging year for me, it was especially delicious to receive an exciting plethora of unique socks for Christmas. Yay! -
A Round Thing that Starts with the Wrong LetterOn January 6 2010, I suffered from a Stroke. On January 6 2011, my husband & I will be getting Divorced. -
Who Has the Worst Nose?We seem to have some kind of weird nose issues in my family. Mine might be the worst.
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A Creative Writer's Phone Sex Operator InterviewAfter graduating from college with a Creative Writing Degree, one of my first job interviews was for a Phone Sex Operator Position. Do you think I got the job? Read on and find out
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Cartoonish Fun & Yummy Childhood School SuppliesBetty Boop, Care Bears, Mickey Mouse & Many More!
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Full Length DissectionNew notes from a Poet who is trying her best to recover from a Carotid Artery Stroke Dissection that left her with Aphasia and decreased her creative powers to read, write, remember uniquely specific details & more.
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Violet Underwater Concert(Purple Haiku Contest)
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Top 3 Delicious Burger Joints Near Columbus, OhioThese 3 yummy Burger Joints are Thurman Café, Ted's Montana Grill, and Griffiti Burgers. Take a bite!
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My Creative Writing College Degree Has Not Helped Me Pay the Bills, But...Poetry is More Important To Me Than Money -
Post-Stroke Survival and Sad Little BluesI recently suffered from an unexpected stroke, luckily survived, but still have some serious Aphasia to deal with (including a tougher time reading and writing, even though I am a poet). -
Designer Vagina DentataExcellently interesting thoughts and ideas by an odd semi-feminist poet -
Panty Flowers RisingReview of a poetry book, Karyna McGlynn's I Have to Go Back to 1994 and Kill a Girl, published by Sarabande Books in 2009
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Some Peculiar Predictions for 2010The clocks are ticking in a new decade, but what does this future have in store? Here are a few peculiar predictions or variations on themes that have been lurking in the background, murking up the cultural landscape, just waiting to grow more bizarre.
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Mythological Mash-Upsa review of 'The Future is Happy' by Sarah Sarai
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Top Five Poetry Books and Poetry Chapbooks of 2009Some pleasurable and provocative poetry books of 2009.
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Winter Crowsa few winter crow photos -
Top Five Snazzy Gifts for Travelers- $10 or LessSuitcase tags, passport covers, makeup bags, trial sizes, & coffee.
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Holiday Garlanda winter holiday haiku
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"For it to Work She Has to Look like a Girl"Many of the poems in 'Ode to Industry' also present certain domestic trappings within unlikely contexts, so that ordinarily innocuous or even utilitarian objects suddenly take on a tone of menace or veiled threat.
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A Few Creative Black Friday Shopping AlternativesIf you're a poetry or art lover, why not consider supporting creative goods rather than mass market products this Black Friday?
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New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Provoke ControversyAre the new breast cancer screening guidelines really based on concern for women's health?
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Swaddling Clothes or Waddling FatsosAs if turduckens were not enough, now there are turbaconuckens--a meaty medley of chicken stuffed inside duck stuffed inside turkey, wrapped in bacon. Does this sound like a delicious holiday dish or a horrific excess?
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Is a Poltergeist a Ghostly Interference or a Manifestation of a Suppressed Female Psyche?Some theories about poltergeist activity purport that the cause is otherworldly. Others think that these strange disturbances are caused by human agents, usually young women. Read on and risk being provoked.
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Special Gifts for Bigfoot AficionadosIf one of your significant others is amused, intrigued, or seriously interested in Bigfoot, here are some holiday time or anytime gift ideas that may meet with their approval.
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NORMALWomen's eyebrows and frosting and spiders in burnt cake.
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Inexpensive and Delightful Christmas Party Decoration IdeasAffordable and distinctive holiday garlands, ornaments and more.
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Bleeding All Over the Landscape: A View of Several Frida Kahlo PaintingsSome brief analyses of the Frida Kahlo paintings "The Broken Column," "Remembrance of an Open Wound," "What the Water Gave Me" and "Memory."
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Filling the Emptiness: Frida Kahlo's Life, Art, and Intersections Between the TwoFrom a psychological perspective, Frida Kahlo's artwork may have served as a means for her to sublimate her pain.
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How Cats' Eyes Work - Nocturnal AdaptationsSome primary differences between cat eyes and human eyes are that a cat's pupils are elliptical rather than round and they have more rods than cones in their retinas.
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The Worst Beauty Trick I've Ever Tried-I Accidentally Bleached Off My Eyebrows!He seemed to know what he was doing, so I allowed him to mix and apply the paste to my dark brown eyebrows...
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Columbus-based Poetry Publisher Blood Pudding Press and Its Misshapen RosettesBlood Pudding Press poetry is not chicken soup for the soul; it's more like a homemade pastry bag trying to squeeze out railroad track debris in the form of misshapen rosettes.
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Poetic Holiday Gift Ideas for $10 or LessFor those who don't have a big budget to lavish upon Xmas gifts, but still wish to do something special for those wonderful significant others, here's a handful of poetic holiday gift ideas for ten dollars or less.
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Ten Unusual (and Possibly Gross) Food Items from the USAWeird and unusual foodstuffs abound around the world, even in the good old USA.
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Five Delightful Nontraditional Xmas Celebration IdeasDelight in developing your own unique ways to celebrate the season.
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Is a Teacup Pig a Good Fit for Your Family?They're really only teacup-sized when they're first born. Read on for more details about these interesting creatures.
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The AC Twitter Challenge-Mixed FeelingsMay I be honest? I had mixed feelings about the AC Twitter Challenge, just as I have mixed feelings about self-promotion and AC in general.
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Seedy Vampa creepy little Halloween haiku -
Envy-Inducing Stocking Stuffers for the Special Lady in Your LifeWonderfully creative holiday treats for lucky women.
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Giddiness-Inducing Stocking Stuffers for Your Beloved DogEight great little holiday gifts for that special dog in your life. -
Is a Boston Terrier a Good Fit for Your Family?Read on for one adoring owner's perspective on the Boston Terrier breed. -
Creative Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for KidsA few fun and creative ideas to help get kids genuinely involved with the Thanksgiving meal.
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Is Taxidermy Creepy?Perhaps part of the uneasiness some of us might feel in association with the idea of preserved animals is connected with our uneasiness associated with death itself.
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Paranormal Activity at Studio 35 in Columbus OhioParanormal Activity is a new scary movie being featured as a special limited edition engagement at Studio 35. The film will be offered up in the form of a chilling midnight showing this weekend and next, starting tonight, September 25, 2009.
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Best of AC Content on Halloween Activities and Events for KidsFrom special treats to fun party games to unique crafts and more, dip into some of the best content AC has to offer on Halloween activities for kids
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Fun Fall & Winter Outdoor Activity - Off-Season HikingEnjoy your own Winter Wonderland Getaway Experience in the Hocking Hills. -
Hocking Hills hikes, spring and summer 2009A few photos from our recent spring & summer '09 hikes in the Hocking Hills, Ohio--Old Man's Caves, Cantwell Cliffs, Conkles Hollow, and the Rockhouse
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Fun Fall Footwear for the Budget Conscious, Stylish WomanIn the mood for a stylish new pair of kicks for the autumn season, but only have fifty bucks or less to devote to the cause?
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Scary and Fun Halloween Dinner RecipesImagination and presentation are key ingredients in serving up these easily grotesque Halloween dinners
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Beautiful Autumnal Hiking Trails in Hocking Hills, OhioIn the Hocking Hills, the gorgeous scenery changes with the season
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Five Interesting Facts About the Famous Clydesdale HorsesSome interesting facts about Clydesdales aside from their status as Budweiser mascots.
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Poem for the Beginning of the FallAn original poem by Juliet Cook.
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Why I Should Not Take My Dog to WorkA tongue-in-cheek list of reasons not to take my dog to work
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Fun and Easy Summer to Fall Fashion Tips for WomenOne trick to dressing for the fall is layering and accessorizing and here are a few little hints on how to do it with pizazz and finesse.
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The ProcedureA flash fiction piece based on a bad dream about pizza cutter dog surgery.
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Delectable Drink Recipes for Labor DayEnjoy a few yummy alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic libations for Labor Day-or any day you could use a refreshing little respite from your labors.
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Diary of a Southwestern Road Trip HoneymoonSome scenes from a honeymoon road trip through Mount Zion National Park, The Grand Canyon, The Palatki Ruins & more!
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What I Would Change About My Favorite ProductMy favorite product is a creation-an underappreciated creation
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Bells & Whistles-A Review of a ReviewA review of a review of Kyle Simonsen's poetry chapbook, w i n g'd
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Segment Ideas for the OnionMy attempt at Onion-style satire gone terribly wrong
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Oh No! Not Dog Warts!Actually, dog warts are not usually as bad as they might sound. Just keep an eye out.
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Notes on a Western Caribbean CruiseHere are a few notes, perspectives, and tidbits of advice on one couple's Caribbean cruise adventure-visiting Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Mexico, the Bahamas, and more!
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Rape-aXe: Is it a Good Idea?Is this anti-rape device a good idea or a medieval implement of torture?
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What is Steampunk?Steampunk, an amalgamation of Victorian aesthetic principles and more modern technologies and sensibilities, can be used to refer to literature, fashion, or maybe even a lifestyle.
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My Farrah Fawcett MemoriesA few personal memories of another popular culture icon
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My Michael Jackson Memories'Thriller' by Michael Jackson was probably the most popular roller rink song of an era; it also had a significant impact upon a grade school friend who is no longer with us
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Columbus, Ohio, Art News: Craftin' Outlaws 2009 Dateand New Venue AnnouncedCraftin' Outlaws, an alternative craft fair in Columbus, Ohio recently announced the date and new location for its fifth annual event
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Rogue TaxidermyDisturbing to some, endlessly fascinating to others.
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Three Scrumptious Breakfast Restaurants in Columbus, OhioJack & Benny's, Katzinger's Delicatessen, and Tommy's Diner all offer the discerning Columbus, Ohio diner an especially delectable breakfast experience.
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Lovable Low Carb BeersThe desire to keep your carb consumption in check and the desire to enjoy a great-tasting beer need not be mutually exclusive. Read on for some helpful tips.
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Luscious Low Carb Mixed DrinksThe desire to keep your carb consumption in check and the desire to enjoy a delicious mixed drink need not be mutually exclusive. Read on for some fun notions and potions!
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Sylvia Plath's 'An Appearance'Another analysis of another classic Sylvia Plath poem.
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CORBICULAThis poem previously appeared in online lit mag 'Otoliths'. It will also be published in my online poetry chapbook, 'Tongue Like a Stinger', coming soon from Wheelhouse Press. For more of my poetry projects, visit my website at www.JulietCook.weebly.com
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Summer 2009 Arts Festivals in Columbus, OhioThe Columbus Arts Festival, Comfest, Craftin' Outlaws, & more
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The North Marke: An Historic and Multifaceted Columbus Ohio GemFrom one-of-a-kind vendors offering fresh foods and other distinctive wares to a roster of unique special events, the historic North Market in Columbus Ohio is truly an eclectic hub of local delights
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream: For a Unique and Truly Delectable Gourmet Ice Cream Experience in Columbus Ohio and BeyondJeni's Ice Cream offers a deliciously distinctive taste sensation that's well worth screaming about-or singing or giddily giggling or sighing in satiated delight or maybe even penning a poem.
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Great Outdoors Month 2009: Hocking Hills Hikes in OhioJune is Great Outdoors Month and a great time to celebrate personal fitness, natural resources and lovely local scenery by participating in some local hikes in your area
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Three Budget-Friendly yet Delicious Restaurants in Columbus, OhioJack & Benny's for a hearty diner breakfast with friendly flair, Aladdin's for a healthy yummy lunch with Middle Eastern flavor, and The Surly Girl Saloon for a tasty meal accompanied by a sassy libation. All three are unique and affordable.
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Horrific ConfectionThis is the title poem from my first full-length poetry book. Find out more about the book and my other poetic pursuits on my website--www.JulietCook.weebly.com.
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New Product Review-the AeroGardenWho wouldn't want her very own customized little garden?
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FizzyologyAn original poem posted in honor of Poetry Month.
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Unique and Charming Mother's Day Gifts for Under $20Just because the economy sucks doesn't mean you can't treat your mom to a special Mother's Day Gift, whether you buy it on the cheap or create it yourself.
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Top Ten Rasputina SongsTen extra-specially wondrous Rasputina tunes, according to one adoring fan.
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Columbus Ohio Restaurant/Bar/Hot Spot Review-The Surly Girl SaloonWith its unique menu specializing in women-brewed beers and its sassy flair, the Surly Girl Saloon is truly a unique hot spot.
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Unique Father's Day Greeting Card MessagesWhen thinking up a message for this year's Father's Day greeting card, be specific, personalized, and maybe even poetic
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P.J. Harvey Haikua P.J. Harvey inspired haiku, followed by a classic 90's music review of the inimitable P.J. Harvey
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Classic 90s Music Review-P.J. HarveyViva la provocation!
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Twin Peaks the Movie-a Poetic Favoritea small review of Twin Peaks the movie and the poeticism of David Lynch as a creative catalyst
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The Revolting Body of Lara Glenum's Maximum Gagaa book review of Lara Glenum's 2008 poetry collection Maximum Gaga published by Action Books
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Easter Greeting Card MessagesThis Easter, be personalized and creative with your greeting card messages.
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Sylvia Plath's 'The Applicant'Syliva Plath's poem 'The Applicant' presents marriage as a binding contract between two defective products rather than people.
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Five Highly Recommended Living PoetsPoetry Month is a good opportunity to acquaint yourself with some wonderful young poets who are alive and writing today
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Unique and Affordable Summer Wedding DressesSpend less than $500 on a wedding dress and still look splendid and sublime.
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Unique and Yummy Easter Gifts for Under $20Looking for a unique Easter gift that doesn't cost anywhere near a fortune, but is still sure to delight your lucky chick gift recipient?
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Creative Easter Traditions in My FamilyHomemade Chocolate Bunnies and Alternative Easter Baskets
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Classic 80s Movie Review-Poltergeist'They're Here!'
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Punk Prom Dress HeavenWould you rather be the belle of the ball or the Va Va Voom of the ball?
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Classic 80s Music Review-Cyndi Lauper's 'She's so Unusual'Because Girls Just Want to Have Fun-and Be Quirky
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DIY Poetry Publishing PowerWhy not allow yourself to be empowered by the concept that you can do whatever you want to, not only when it comes to your own writing, but also when it comes to starting up your own small press?
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Saint Patrick's Day MySpace CommentsAdd some St. Patty's Day flair to you or a friend's MySpace page
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Paint a Piece of Pottery for Your ValentinePaint-your-own-pottery shops offer many wonderful gift ideas for a unique Valentine's Day.
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V-DayThis V-Day is dedicated to ending violence against women
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The Good Body: A Book ReviewTo what extent are women defined by their bodies and why?
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Cold Birda winter scene from Columbus Ohio
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Interconnected Heart Haikua delicate yet steamy Valentine poem by Juliet Cook
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Of P.J. Harvey and PoetryWhere does subjective response to art intersect with artistic quality?
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Valentine's Day Card MessagesThis Valentine's Day, express yourself in your own words, not with greeting card cliches.
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An Uncontrollable Itcha different kind of flesh obsession
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Anti-Valentine's Day CardsIf you're not in the mood for cheesy, romantic clichés, why not express yourself in a different way-with an Anti-Valentine's Day card?
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Creating a Homemade Valentine's Day Gift Basket for a Nostalgic BFFIt's pretty hard to beat hand chosen Valentine's Day goodies for a unique, memorable, and truly heartwarming appeal
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Spring Recipe: Homemade Cranberry Orange Streusel Breadthe delicate fruit medley of this fancy bread makes it an extra-delectable choice for springtime or any time
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How to Celebrate an Anti-Valentine's DayBeing Anti-Valentine's Day doesn't mean being anti-love; it means being pro-creativity, defining love for yourself, and devising your own ways to celebrate
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Some Alternative Uses for Love LettersIf one cannot quite bring herself to throw away old love letters, perhaps she can devise some more creative ways to make use of them, other than letting them collect dust inside a closed box
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VALENTINE POEMcrimson lips, shiny candy, glossy pink scars, bat wings, & other succulent morsels
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What's Wrong with Visible Nipples?Are visible nipples no big deal are blatantly inappropriate?
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What's Wrong with My Eyebrows?What's a woman to do when her spouse informs her that her eyebrows don't look right?
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Unwanted Email Forwards in the WorkplaceWhat do you do when a colleague keeps sending you email forwards containing political or religious content that you disagree with?
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What's Wrong with ArtificeA review of Dorothea Lasky's poetry collection AWE
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My Personal Top Ten List for 2008A few creative goals for the new year.
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Unique Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Those Hard to Shop for Misfits on Your ListQuirky Christmas gift giving ideas including unique edibles, wearables, soaps, jewelry, art, poetry, pet treats and more.
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Bloody KittensA book review of Delphine Lecompte's novel 'kittens in the boiler'
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Resistance to NormalcyA Review of the Poetry Collection 'Human Dark with Sugar' by Brenda Shaughnessy
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Best Reads of 2008: PoetryTastes and nibbles of the best poetry in 2008. YUM!
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CorsetinaA new poetic form.