by: Marie Pacha
My website administrator has given me an assignment.
I am to write an article and explain why it is that I write.
That sounded so simple until I sat staring at this blank expanse of white.
Do you want the dramatic version, or the logical one that almost makes sense; well at least if you know me?
Oh heck, I'm just going to start writing and see what comes out.
Let me tell you what I believe about words to begin with, and because I believe some of my most profound statements come out in rhyme that's how you are going to get them.
What is this place? Why it is SO unique!!
Look, I have eyes, and a face, are those FEET?
There's a blob on my face. I shall call it a nose.
And those wiggly things on my feet, shall be toes.
There on the keyboard, those must be hands,
connected to the rest, by long bendable bands.
At the end of my hands, are those fingers or toes?
I guess it's my choice, cause who really knows.
Words were created so people could share,
all the things that they lived with, with others who cared.
If I called that flower, and you called it star,
our conversations wouldn't go very far.
But until someone said so, who really knew,
if I wore on my foot, an umbrella or shoe?
I hope you get the drift of that poem.
I was in a silly mood when I wrote it, and yet it says exactly what I meant it to...that words are the basis of communication, and the commonality of our language allows us to share ideas and learn from one another.
And what I do with my writing is take those words and weave them into a poem or a story to communicate to you, or to anyone else interested in reading what passed through my mind.
I write because sometimes I need to release ideas that have formed.
Seeing the clarity or confusion of my thoughts on paper helps me to sort them out and figure out exactly how I feel about things.
I express my deepest feelings in my poems, and if any of them make you cry you should know that my face was probably wet as well.
My dearest friends tell me to write when they know I am in a mood about something, because they know that writing heals me.
I can't tell you why it works that way though I know it does; maybe it's just a release.
That was the dramatic version.
The logical one is that I am better at expressing myself in writing.
Not so very long ago I went back to college to attain some academic credentials and also to take any and all classes that would help me become a better writer.
To obtain a degree I had to take a speech class.
You'd think I would be pretty good with words.
I have had poetry readings and I've been talking my head off at my kids for 33 years, but put in front of an audience (no matter how small) and all those words I so carefully composed go straight out of my head to God knows where.
Nope, I'm not a public speaker.
I did discover while taking that class that there are parts of our brains that govern our abilities to use words.
In my particular case the area for the spoken word is underdeveloped.
But that's okay. You put me in front of a keyboard and my fingers take wing, only having trouble keeping up with my brain as I compose.
There's one other reason I write.
As I have gotten just a bit older I've realized that it's all too easy to sit back and keep quiet about something I don't like as opposed to speaking my mind and kicking up a fuss.
But if I don't speak my mind how is anyone going to know that I don't like something?
And maybe, just maybe, someone else out there agrees with me and is just sitting back and keeping quiet too.
Maybe some things do need to be changed, and maybe my words will instigate that change.
I'm not worried about being politically correct anymore, and if someone criticizes me for being irrational I just write it off to menopause.
(I've found that to be a wonderfully effective excuse!)
I write because there are things I want to say.
I hope you find them interesting as you read them!
About The Author
Marie Pacha ?exploded onto the writing scene? in 2001. Her first two ebooks are soon to be re-released in hard copy and her latest two are in bookstores now.
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Why Do I Write ? A Masochists Dream
Why Do I Write ? A Masochists Dream
by: Marie Pacha
My website administrator has given me an assignment.
I am to write an article and explain why it is that I write.
That sounded so simple until I sat staring at this blank expanse of white.
Do you want the dramatic version, or the logical one that almost makes sense; well at least if you know me?
Oh heck, I'm just going to start writing and see what comes out.
Let me tell you what I believe about words to begin with, and because I believe some of my most profound statements come out in rhyme that's how you are going to get them.
What is this place? Why it is SO unique!!
Look, I have eyes, and a face, are those FEET?
There's a blob on my face. I shall call it a nose.
And those wiggly things on my feet, shall be toes.
There on the keyboard, those must be hands,
connected to the rest, by long bendable...
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Laptops Guide: Choosing a Laptop that is Right for You
Laptops Guide: Choosing a Laptop that is Right for You
by: Jonathan Chase
Most of us tend to think of laptops in the same way: a fairly small portable computer that can open and close like a suitcase, with all of the capabilities of a desktop.
In fact, the term ?laptop? is really very generic.
There are currently four main styles of these portable PCs, each offering something a bit different, depending upon your specific needs.
Ultralights ? Also known as sub-notebooks or ultraportables, this style of laptop weighs up to ? but no more than ? four pounds, making them ideal for travelers.
The upside of an ultralight is that it doesn?t burden those who have to spend a lot of time carrying them with aching muscles, as its larger cousins often do.
The downside, however, is that ? in order to cut down on the size and weight ? this type of laptop is so small that there?s no room for a network card or internal CD...
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Why Laptops are Different than Desktops
Why Laptops are Different than Desktops
by: Bonnie Archer
Laptops are different from desktops in the these ways;
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Power supply: As desktops can be plugged in an outlet in the wall (AC Power) so can laptops with an AC adapter. But how a laptop is different from a desktop is that it is portable because batteries can also power laptops. The batteries are rechargeable; lithium, nickel-cadmium, or nickel-metal hydride.
2.
Display: Also like desktops, laptops have some type of LCD display screen. Modern Laptops have 800 x 600 pixel resolution. This gives it a very clear screen and anything less should be avoided.
3.
Input Devices: On a desktop computer you usually use a mouse and keyboard to enter data and navigate. With laptops keyboards are built in but since they are portable so they don't have a mouse. Instead they have one of three input devices in place of the mouse. A trackball, rotating the ball allows...
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Mouse Hunt ? Not the Movie (Choosing the Perfect Mouse for Your Computer)
by: Ismael D. Tabije
Mouse Hunt ? Not the Movie (Choosing the Perfect Mouse for Your Computer)
Computer Mouse ? it?s something you wouldn?t run away from. Instead, it is the one thing you would search for. In fact, every body is in search for a good one. And it has actually become a not-so-easy task to ?hunt? for a good mouse ? for your pc.
What do you look for, when you say ?good computer mouse?? Often, when you buy a whole pc set, a mouse is already included. But there are others who still search for a good one.
In choosing a mouse, you must consider its compatibility with the pc and of course, with you, the user. As the technology advances, there are many types of mice to choose from ranging from mechanical (the ball-inside-type) to optical (ones that use laser to detect movement). Check the connectivity, as there are different mice with different connectivity...
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Keeping Your Laptop Like New ? ALWAYS
Keeping Your Laptop Like New ? ALWAYS
by: Ismael D. Tabije
Laptops are expensive. Therefore you need to take real good care of it. And laptop maintenance is not a one time thing. It should be a regular exercise. To prevent your notebook's LCD from becoming smudged or dirty you should clean it regularly. We recommend spraying a diluted window cleaner onto a soft, non-abrasive cloth and then lightly wiping the screen with it. It might be simpler to just spray the detergent directly on the screen but it?s not recommended as the fluid can trickle down into the bezel at the screen's bottom which could in turn damage the computer's circuitry.
When it comes to getting rid of dust, dirt and food crumbs off the keyboard, a vacuum cleaner's brush attachment is ideal. There are handheld vacuum cleaners, specifically intended for PCs that can remove the dust and food from in between the gaps on the keyboard. But if you?re traveling, a vacuum cleaner would...
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Computer Components for Idiots
Computer Components for Idiots
by: Ron King
There are many fancy add-ons for computers, but the basic components of the computer are simple and universal. If 1 of these main components is missing, it?s not a computer.
The 4 essentials of every computer system are: a motherboard, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory, and a hard drive. These components are installed in a case to which are attached a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse. That?s your basic computer.
Mother WHAT?
The motherboard ("mobo" for short) is the foundation. Everything attaches to the mobo -- the CPU, memory, hard drive, monitor, mouse, keyboard, add-on cards, even additional peripherals like printers, scanners, and speakers. The motherboard is like the nervous system and skeleton of the human body -- it provides support for the internal components and also passes information between the computer parts.
CPU
If the motherboard is the nervous system,...
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How To Appeal Your Denied Social Security Claims?
How To Appeal Your Denied Social Security Claims?
by: Jinky C. Mesias
Social Security is an agency of rules and regulations. These rules and regulations command for strict compliance among its members. During the processing of claims it cannot be helped that some claims are rejected or denied. The rejections of the claims are based on a thorough analysis of all supporting documents and papers submitted to the agency. Nevertheless, it is also natural for members...
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