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I Walked, Ruby In Hand

I walked through the cold. It was snowing.
I wrapped my worn coat tighter around my shoulders, slowing the escape of my precious body heat. It was hard to do; there wasn’t much left. My feet crunched and sank in the snow with every step like so many ships blown against treacherous rocks. The ground beneath, solid and unforgiving, meets my feet with a subtle thud. The vibrations reach my chest, shaking away more precious heat, away from where my heart was…where my heart should be-
I walked through a farming village.
The sun broke through the clouds, and I shielded my eyes, unpr

What is...

What is strength?
Strength is pressing on in spite of the pain. Strength is the ability to reach a goal. Strength is the willingness to ask for help when in trouble. Strength is being able to admit faults while still being proud. Strength is the ability to continue even when no one else believes. Strength is the ability to decide who to trust and act on the decision. Strength is the ability to create hope where there is none.

What is courage?
Courage is admitting fears. Courage is the ability to look in the mirror and say “I can be better.” Courage is the ability to constantl

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BetrayedBetrayed That’s what I’ve done to you No longer friend In a time of need Now the cause of Hurt Pain Suffering Sadness A single word As misstep A mistake A series Of missed opportunities And I cannot express How sorry I am For all that I’ve done to you In your time of need When you feel
Betrayed Betrayed
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Respite in Her Emerald EyesI closed my eyes and felt the wind caress my face as it passed over the small sanctuary we had found. There was a whisper on the wind that was just outside my understanding. I squinted my eyes, and urged my ears to grab the whispered words, but it wisped away as fast as it came. I opened my eyes and was greeted by a field of green, rolling hills, the grass waving as the wind danced across. The wind tussled my hair as I wished for that soothing voice to return, but it left me wanting. My horse whinnied, as if wishing for the same. Not that I blamed him, he knew what was coming as much as I.
“Sir?” the voice came from my Respite in Her Emerald Eyes
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What is...What is strength?
Strength is pressing on in spite of the pain. Strength is the ability to reach a goal. Strength is the willingness to ask for help when in trouble. Strength is being able to admit faults while still being proud. Strength is the ability to continue even when no one else believes. Strength is the ability to decide who to trust and act on the decision. Strength is the ability to create hope where there is none.

What is courage?
Courage is admitting fears. Courage is the ability to look in the mirror and say “I can be better.” Courage is the ability to constantl What is...
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The Islamic Threat: ReviewThe Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality John L. Esposito 1999 Reviewed by: *****
The main thesis of The Islamic Threat revolves around the idea that the West’s common accepted preconceptions about what is called Islamic Fundamentalism is inherently wrong. Esposito seeks to dispel the common misconceptions surrounding Islam and its modern revivalist movements. The book is divided into two main parts: history and analysis. First, Esposito summarizes the history of the tensions between the Islamic and Christian powers up to the 20th century. He briefly describes major events such as the Crusades The Islamic Threat: Review
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Current Residence: "It's a dry heat," CA/"It snows here!?" AZ
Interests: Books, Theatre, Art, Music, International Affairs, History, Animals (mostly dogs), and Cooking
Favourite band or musician: You want me to choose just one!?
Favourite genre of music: Any, as long as it sounds good.
Favourite poet or writer: Dean Koontz, Barbara W. Tuchman, and many that are on this site
Operating System: Windows Vista :<
MP3 player of choice: ...the one I have...
Favourite game: Half-Life 2, Portal, Tales of Symphonia, Ghost Recon
Personal Quote: Idealistic goals, realistic expectations.
Tools of the Trade: Pen, Pencil, Paper, and a Laptop (and a camera if I feel like it)

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Peace be upon...

Journal Entry: Mon Jun 29, 2009, 2:24 PM

Mood: Stunned

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Knowledge, Wisdom, Information, are our most precious resources. If we do not defend them as if they are our very lives, then we doom ourselves to failure and, in fact, have no lives at all.
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...those who accept the Church of Wheaties.

We open our arms to all cereal kinds! Founded by his grace, *Warlock258, his call to us all can be found here. [link]

Wheaties bless.

-Cardinal Milk

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=CittensCollar

4 days 19 hours ago

I got my AP scores today! I got a 4 on both government AND econ!

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~Saiyajinskye

Jun 29, 2009, 2:25:36 PM

I wonder if we're related some how. I have bentons in my family.

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~BleedLikeAGod

Jun 26, 2009, 6:37:52 PM

Hi there.

How's it goin?

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~OriginalMovement

Jun 14, 2009, 11:14:11 PM

thank you for the

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`MegMcMuffin

Jun 13, 2009, 1:30:34 PM

I'm not here...

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~OriginalMovement

May 30, 2009, 2:34:26 PM

thanks so much for the

My man makes me feel lucky

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*steph1254

May 29, 2009, 10:38:38 AM

Thanks

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May 25, 2009, 4:56:20 PM

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Hungry?

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~KenjiAkikaze

May 23, 2009, 9:32:58 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

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May 21, 2009, 12:51:36 PM

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