When looking for a pet, you have two main options. You can adopt a rescue pet from a shelter, or you can buy a pet from a store or breeder. But which option is better? Some people have the misconception that rescue pets carry baggage. Pet store pets often come from inhumane puppy mills, and unless you find a reputable breeder, can have a longer history of abuse than their shelter pet counterparts. Continue reading “Should I Adopt or Buy?”
Author: chrismtwo
Every day I try to learn and experience new things. The infinite wonder of the universe provides endless opportunity for adventures. My favorite thing is to enjoy these adventures with friends, and to share my stories with others.
At the very core, all people are storytellers. Whether it is a full length motion picture or a chat over a cup of coffee, most of what makes up the human experience is the communication of ideas. For this reason, I am always looking for opportunities to write. I would like to share what I've seen with as many people as possible.
Internet Dating from the Helpful to the Strange
More and more people are finding love online. Some 40 million Americans have tried internet dating, according to Statistic Brain. Sites like eHarmony and Match.com cater to anyone looking for love. Their memberships are 20 million and 15 million respectively. Continue reading “Internet Dating from the Helpful to the Strange”
Adulterers Never Had It So Good
If you are unlucky enough to have a spouse with a perchance for infidelity, chances are that you will never find out. Actually, there is an 89% chance that you will never find out, according to Undercover Lovers, a website for philandering mates. Continue reading “Adulterers Never Had It So Good”
Why Wouldn’t We Be Fat?
There is no shortage of reasons that Americans are getting fatter. The excuses range from increased pollution, to the invention of air conditioning. The decrease in cigarette smoking even plays a role. Since there are so many factors pushing Americans into obesity, then the real question is why are there any skinny people left? Well in reality, the obesity problem is not nearly as complicated as one might think. The real problem is motivation. Continue reading “Why Wouldn’t We Be Fat?”
A Falcons Face Lift
Professional football stadiums are born with expiration dates, and it seems that the Georgia Dome is nearing its own. However, it isn’t because the foundation is crumbling or infrastructure is getting too old. Like an iPhone, there are just newer models of stadium available. New technology, such as wireless internet capability and other luxuries are raising the bar on what passes for a quality football experience around the country. But these improvements come at a price. Continue reading “A Falcons Face Lift”
Have You Seen the Light?
You’re flat lining. The light is fading from your eyes as doctors yell something and rush you down a hallway of florescent lights. Suddenly, you feel like your floating and you are moving through a dark tunnel. At the end of a tunnel is a bright light. You rush toward it and become engulfed by it. But then you wake up, sitting in a hospital bed. The doctor tells you that your heart had stopped for a solid two minutes. As you try to explain what you saw and felt in your time out, you realize that you are among the 4-9% of people who have had a near-death experience (NDE). Continue reading “Have You Seen the Light?”
Disappeared
Every day, 2,300 Americans simply disappear. No one knows where they went, why they’re gone or if they’re coming back. These are the missing person reports, many of which are never solved. Continue reading “Disappeared”
Granny and the Cliff
There has been much talk of the two Presidential candidate’s approach to Medicare. One view has the Ryan proposal pushing granny off of a cliff. The other view is that Obama’s plan ignores granny as she speeds downhill toward a cliff. The question is whether there is any clear plan that would prevent the elderly from falling off the cliff of financial ruin? Continue reading “Granny and the Cliff”
Marrying Outside Your Group: Romeo and Juliet
For an institution about joining two people together, marriage puts a pretty big spotlight on the differences between the husband and wife. Are you getting married in a temple, a church or a courtroom? When you look at the bride and groom’s sides, can you tell where you are supposed to sit as soon as you walk in the door? And once kids get thrown into the mix, the tug of war really starts. Continue reading “Marrying Outside Your Group: Romeo and Juliet”
Into the Great Unknown
What makes a person leave their friends and family and strike out into the unknown with nothing but the clothes on their back and a dream? The spirit of entrepreneurship is deeply American, from the pilgrims to the western expansion. Yet with the frontier colonized and most lives comfortable, how can we keep this spirit of innovation and adventure? Continue reading “Into the Great Unknown”
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