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5 Reasons Why People Tattoo And Pierce Their Body
People will use tattoos and piercings to symbolize many things. Lets look at one of the more common types of tattoos which has deep symbolism. Gangster tats. Many times people who are involved in gangs will normally get tattoos and wear colors which represents that gang. A gang member will simply get a eagle painted red on his fist as a symbol of the blood birds gang. Look at the marines.
Living Better With Fibromyalgia (FM)
Even with all the knowledge I have about living with FM, I still live on the "all too well known" roller coaster of chronic pain. But I "Live Better" because I recognize the symptoms sooner. It's getting easier to say, "no". I'm able ask for, and accept, offers of help. And I know there will be an "up" time soon to follow whatever "down" time seems to be presenting itself. Unfortunately, with FM, no matter how closely you follow any protocol, there will be times you feel you just don't have control.
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue (CFS)
Back in the 1990’s, I had two small children half of the time (I was divorced). I was taking one class at a time after work and working an additional part time job to help make ends meet. I continued this lifestyle for a couple of years. Three times I had to quit my second, part time job due to exhaustion and back or neck pain. I began risking my full time job because of absenteeism and tardiness. I was rapidly losing weight. I was so frustrated.
Ode to Pooh. A Sonnet-Ode.
Beloved colon, you’ve given me A most comforting; most satisfying moment. Like a fragrant bouquet of lavender flowers, Presented on Valentine’s Day, So too, you envelop my Being, With such a sweet delivery! Bless´ed expulsions! You’ve taken away the toxins, viruses, bugs And Trojans, not requiring the help of Mr Gates. It was a simple matter of hands on knees, gentle squeezes; Then some off-loading, disposing and greatest ease.
They Came ... Only To Go. A Sonnet
They came … only to go. They brought their minds Caravan of Shadows, To comprehend the calligraphy, painted from his Soul. Yet their fog was too dense. The ‘misted’ sparkle in their auburn-tinted wine, Was undesirable, and he was reluctant to indulge. At first, they felt something in him, And their Hearts absorbed this longing. But a ‘spool of web’ entangled their suspicions; Faced by so immense a struggle, they turned away.
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