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Friday Poetry – Roses and Violets Edition

by Christian on February 11, 2011

A collection of roses and violets poetry taken from around the web.  They range from sweet to sappy.  If you need help understanding the last one, find the closest geek and ask them to explain.  Write your own roses and violets poetry in the comments below.  Wow us with your awe inspiring creativity. . Roses [...]

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Pen Writing

Valentines Gift Any Man Can Make In Minutes

by Christian on February 10, 2011

Women love poetry.  It speaks to their souls and tells them that we care about them.  While many men will go to their local stores and pick out something cheesy from the Hallmark aisle, you sir will be creating a loving and thoughtful poem from scratch.  I know, many of you claim to not to [...]

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To Win A Game by Ivan Donn Carswell

by Christian on February 4, 2011

Today’s episode of Friday Poetry features a football poem in honor of the American holiday Super Bowl Sunday. To Win a Game by Ivan Donn Carswell How do you win a football game? Not by skill alone or clever plays, in modern days the game has changed and subterfuge and actors ways will pave the [...]

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15 Fun Super Bowl Facts

by Christian on February 3, 2011

In honor of the American holiday Super Bowl Sunday, I’ve compiled some fun facts that you may not know about the game.  Okay, so it’s not an official holiday, but it might as well be. Good Company: In 2010 106.5 million people watched the Superbowl, making it the most watched program in US history, beating [...]

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How To Give An Impressive Handshake

by Christian on February 1, 2011

There are hundreds of situations that will require you to introduce, be introduced, and greet other people with a handshake.  In order to have a truly impressive handshake you must understand it’s purpose.  While the exact origin of the handshake is unknown, it is generally accepted in western literature that handshakes were developed as a [...]

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Abou Ben Adem by James Henry Leigh Hunt

Angel in Bedroom

by Christian on January 28, 2011

Abou Ben Adam (may his tribe increase!) awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight of his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, an angel, writing in a book of of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adam bold, And to the Presence in the [...]

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Hands of God and Adam

Who Goes There, Part 2

by Guest on January 27, 2011

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Christian author Rick Morgan. In the previous article, we looked at the qualities of integrity, righteousness and truth that define the man who abides in the presence of God, taken from verse 2 of Psalm 15. This poem written to the denizens of heaven deserves another look, [...]

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Today we pay homage to the “Godfather Of Fitness” and manly man Jack LaLanne, who died Sunday afternoon at the age of 96.  Not a decrepit 96 either, he was more fit in his 90’s than I was in my 20’s.  Jack aged like a man is meant to, growing stronger and more fit until [...]

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Invictus by William Ernest Henley

by Christian on January 21, 2011

Friday poetry.  The final two lines of this poem are often quoted and are featured in a number of tattoo designs.  Even people who have no idea who Henley is have heard them.  This poem was recently featured in the movie aptly named Invictus, detailing Nelson Mandela’s rise to power. Invictus Out of the night [...]

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Get Out Of Debt Step 6 – Pay Off Your House

by Christian on January 20, 2011

This is the sixth installment of our Get Out of Debt series based on Dave Ramsey’s bestselling book, “The Total Money Makeover Workbook.”  If you’ve followed the first 5 steps then you have an emergency fund, are investing into retirement and college if appropriate, and have paid off all your debt with the exception of [...]

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