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Beauty
Some people say that beauty is subjective, that what is beautiful or ugly to one person is not to another. There is some truth to this because perceptions of beauty have varied throughout history...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-01 10:33:28 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 99 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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Truth and Justice
Peace and security,
That is what we call for,
A home and a job and a family and friends,
And the ability to enjoy these in peace,
Without fear of threat from our enemies,
Whether they be...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-02 09:21:55 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 55 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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The Issue of Torture
In the new global "War on Terror" the issue of torture seems to repeatedly come up. The United States has been accused of torturing prisoners in their custody and there has been...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-03 06:17:40 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 51 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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Canadian Interference in US Primaries?
There's been an interesting story playing out in Canada of late that is related to the US primaries. You see the current government of Canada is run by the Conservative Party. That...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-05 05:04:20 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 66 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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ForexGen Is Annoying Me
Anyone else out there noticed how many new posts in the last couple of weeks are about this ForexGen business? It's actually kind of annoying me when every time I do a search for new posts so...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-05 08:03:53 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 66 | # Comments: 3 | Tags:
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How To Annoy A Gold Digger
A conversation that will annoy a gold digger...
Q: What do you do for a living?
A: I'm a parasite control technician. I pick the lice off of monkeys.
Q: What do you drive?
A: A...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-06 05:04:35 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 91 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Love #1
Love is a thing of the heart,
It does not come from the mind,
It is not logical or rational,
It is a creature of emotion;
Love is selfless,
It gives and does not ask reward;
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-07 11:12:17 Average Rating:  | Views: 42 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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Love #2
There is magic in your smile,
OIn the press of your lips,
The touch of your fingertips,
In all those things that let me know,
Who is it you are;
There is magic in your laugh,
In the...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-07 11:14:20 Average Rating:  | Views: 37 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Love #3
What is love?
Is it mystical gift from above,
Or is romantic attraction,
Mere chemical reaction?
When two lovers touch,
Does it mean that much?
Did fate ordain that embrace,
Or is...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-07 11:16:55 Average Rating:  | Views: 40 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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People
There are no monsters,
There are no angels,
Just people.
Everyone has a story,
Everyone has a past,
Everyone has fought in the war,
Between good and evil.
So, the next time you...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-07 11:19:13 Average Rating:  | Views: 76 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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Musings
Never say anything about a person unless you'd be willing to say it to their face too.
Freedom is not free. It must be purchased with blood, sweat and tears.
Sometimes when you are...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-11 08:15:40 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 53 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Lemons
When life hands you lemons you need to make lemonade.
I like lemonade. I'm willing to drink lemonade, no problem.
I can drink it and smile. Sure thing.
But I tell you...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-13 03:11:15 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 41 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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Tired
Tired. Just tired.
Tired of having to be strong,
Tired of having to get along,
Tired of listening to the same old song.
Once there was a dream,
Once there was a vision,
Now...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-18 04:00:12 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 56 | # Comments: 4 | Tags:
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On the hilltop
Here on the hilltop there is a cool breeze. It's slightly uncomfortable but not unbearable. Just enough to raise a few goosebumps on my arms beneath the light jacket I wear and make my...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-18 07:32:41 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 51 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Annoying Coworkers
Here's a list of things that coworkers do that annoy me. See if you spot any of your favourites:
Leaving dirty dishes or cups laying around. Seriously, I do not want to see...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-19 02:55:04 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 71 | # Comments: 2 | Tags:
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The Monkey Love Song
Ooooh, some monkeys live in the jungle,
Some monkeys live in the zoo,
Some monkeys love bananas,
But this monkey looves you.
Explanatory note: I have no idea where I came up with these...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-19 03:54:14 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 66 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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Rules for Hotel Guests
Having worked in the hospitality industry for many years I have encountered quite a few habits and behaviours on the part of hotel guests that are, shall we say, less than endearing. Drawing...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-21 09:47:18 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 76 | # Comments: 5 | Tags:
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Racism, Politics and September 11th
There's been a heated debate going on in the USA lately over some sermons given by the pastor of Senator Barack Obama. This debate has, as one might predict, shown up on the bulletin boards...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-25 05:53:34 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 57 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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Look
Take the looking glass,
Stare into your past,
Look into your own eyes,
And tell yourself no lies;
Some people speak lies to others,
Some people speak lies to their brothers,
But the...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-28 04:54:43 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 44 | # Comments: 0 | Tags:
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The Wisdom of Cartoons
"There are no stupid questions, only stupid people."
-Mr. Garrison, South Park
"Respect my authoritay!"
-Eric Cartman, South Park
"Don't call us and...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-28 05:17:34 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 55 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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Depression
When you're depressed it feels like you've been deflated. Someone has stuck a needle deep into you, drawn out your life's blood, then pressed deeper and gone right down to the bone and pulled...
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hairytoad2005 on 2008-03-30 03:35:00 Average Rating: No Rating | Views: 101 | # Comments: 1 | Tags:
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