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Bucket List
It was going to be another windy day Beatrice sighed as she closed the trunk of her car and turned towards the direction of the beach. After almost three years in the community treasure hunting club, it seemed that she was the only one left to uncover any sort of prize. With her new metal detector sitting patiently inside the large case, Beatrice hoped that today would be the day she discovered at least an old coin or an antique locket. Similar trinkets had been found recently by her good friends Evangeline and Iris. They were always finding new things along the shore but this was a new beach and to Beatrice, that meant new possibilities.
By Lisa Mejeun5 years ago in Journal
My diary.
I just moved to New York City. Unpacking was crazy. I would take a box one by one and turn it upside down on my bed and put everything away. Upon opening the third box, my old diary flew out. My little black book. Wow! I couldn’t believe it. My father bought me this for my eighth birthday. The same day I became vegan. He also gave me a check for $20,000 post dated for ten years. He said if I was still vegan in ten years I can cash it. I had forgotten on my eighteenth birthday I cashed the check and hid the money in my diary. Money was flying everywhere. Instead of continuing to unpack I took a stack of bills and took a walk and discovered a new vegan restaurant. Everything was new to me, it was New York City and my first day there! I bought twenty vegan cheese enchiladas. As I walked down the street I offered one to every door man I walked past. I said hello and mentioned I was new to the area. They gracefully accepted my vegan treat and were interesting in finding out more about veganism. Veganism isn’t a cult. We are just a group of people either for health or ethical reasons don’t want to eat animals. I was happy to be out, talking to people, sharing some food. My mother taught me food tastes better when you share it. I have always hated eating alone, and have always loved sharing food.
By Catherine5 years ago in Journal
A Million and Seven Ways to Live
Twenty grand could change a life. At least depending on where I was for the moment and assuming I could keep the money over the time hops. But the sign had been here for a week. The games and challenges had changed with every jump, yet the poster stayed. Always said twenty grand.
By Miranda English5 years ago in Journal
From Trash To Treasure
The pounding at the door woke Bruce up. Pounding that was only slightly louder than the ringing in his ears. Apparently, he has overindulged, overslept, and is probably the housekeeper knocking. As he tried to clear his head, Bruce started to remember that he was staying at the Kahlo Hotel, has a new album due in three months, and needed to get to the studio in London.
By Michael Upshur5 years ago in Journal
A Twenty-Thousand Dollar Tale
I remember a time not so long ago, or maybe it was… sorry my memory has faded over the years, but I remember a time when I was wanted by all. I mean, let me tell you, I was the topic of discussion everywhere! All the popular crowds raved about me, and all the undesirables tried their damndest to shut me up. Maybe it was because I was so blunt, so…exciting, so full of promise, and Lord I had been known in my day to fulfill those dark submissive promises, sometimes within a minute and others within a day or two.
By Constance Phillips5 years ago in Journal
LGBTQ+ characters on our screens changed my life!
Representation of the LGBTQ+ community, not only on our screens but also in music, in theatre, in literature, in the media, feels more present than ever before. But it’s still not enough. ‘Netflix is going through a gay phase,’ is a comment I heard recently. As though it's something temporary and will pass. Here is why we are only just scratching the surface on LGBTQ+ representation.
By John Thacker5 years ago in Journal
An Innovating Inventor: George Washington Carver
As an innovating inventor, George Washington Carver was an agricultural researcher, agronomic chemist, and mycologist (an individual who works with fungi, living organisms, molds, yeast, and mushrooms), just to mention a few of his many talents. Mr. Carver created hundreds of products using (groundnuts) peanuts (Mr. Carver cultivated a style of peanut butter, but did not invent it, as he is often credited), sweet potatoes, and soybeans. Mr. Carver is credited with helping alter the agricultural market of the South. For the majority of his career, he educated and researched at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, now named Tuskegee University located in Tuskegee, Alabama.
By Jeff Crise, Amanda M.G. Busch, Josh Crise5 years ago in Journal
Natural, Sustainable, and Recyclable
When a young Katerina Rothman decided to give up dancing the night away and start “adulting,” she knew that starting a business was her way out of living paycheck-to-paycheck.
By Victoria Kennedy5 years ago in Journal
Anthony Davian Explains Digital Branding & How To Use It
Anthony Davian says Digital Branding conveys a basic load on an organization's prosperity. It's what affects an incredible brand and a brand that goes unnoticed.
By Vishal Negi5 years ago in Journal
Raneisha “Ms. Classy” Toombs
Raneisha “Ms. Classy” Toombs comes from humble beginnings. The daughter of a Jamaican Immigrant and ex-sheriff. United States Air-force Veteran. Owner of the clothing line, “Just Southern Royalty” and the hair company, “Fairy-Tails Extensions.” Raneisha saw the need for credit guidance and built her own Credit Repair Company, “Classy Credit.” She has devoted her life to helping others achieve their life dreams through credit and financial literacy. She’s an Entrepreneur business owner, life coach, veteran, and philanthropist....all at the age of 29. On Sunday, November 22, 2020, this young business owner paid it forward by blessing multiple families by paying for their groceries for Thanksgiving in Atlanta, GA at the Cascade Kroger. Not to mention later that evening she teamed up with Food In The City Founder Jakeem Smith and they passed out 200 platters. The food was cooked by Kelli who is the owner of Nana’s Chicken and Waffle, and Chef Traval Alexander.
By Tammy Reese5 years ago in Journal
The Inspirational Story of Lakshay Jain
Lakshay Jain, The Youngest Entrepreneur, and Developer We often come across instances of teenagers doing dumb things and getting caught. But rarely do we hear of a teenager that makes us proud. And finding someone such as Lakshay Jain is as rare as a hen’s teeth. He is the quintessential teenager having an innovative mind with incredulous skills. He is just 16 years old and has already accomplished so much. People who are even twice his age are dumbfounded when they learn about his accomplishments.
By Mevrex5 years ago in Journal
The Biography of Muhammad Tahir Lakhani - Dubai Trading Agency (DTA)
Muhammad Tahir Lakhani, the founder of Dubai Trading Agency (DTA) UAE, is known as a reputed Tycoon of Shipping Recycling Industry gobally. He is british citizen since 2009 and even represented the UAE as the Vice Chairman of the UAE Shipping Association until 2019.
By Angel Dipti5 years ago in Journal