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I am a freelance writer and photographer out of Colorado. I can write intelligently on just about any subject, but my interests lie with history and subjects of historical significance. What I don't know, I search on the web. Keep your eye on me. People are

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Memorial Day: 6 of 6
Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, but, when I was a kid, summer began months earlier. Summer began back in February or March when we rode our bikes down to the Parks and Recreation building on Mariposa Street to sign up for summer baseball. Back then, we still had summer vacation, the Fourth of July, pools, gi... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant reviews: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Spirits: 4 of 4
Celebrate the advent of summer This year, the calendar says summer officially arrives Friday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m. Since we always celebrate the changing of the season by getting together with friends, we began summer early with dinner on the 19th. Growing up, summer always meant burgers and fries, so we had this solstice p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Vigilante justice: Lynching: 4 of 4
Terrorism is a method of using the fear of violence and retaliation to coerce one group of people to conform to the wishes of another. In America, Black History contains volumes of episodes of terrorism used as a means to control Black populations. One of the most common and recurring forms of terrorism used against Blacks i... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic car reviews: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette: 4 of 4
Chevy Corvettes from 1963 to 1967, known as the Second Generation Corvettes, all had the distinctive, Mako Shark styling. The 1967 Corvette is the "Caboose" because it was the last of the style called "Sting Ray". After '67, the two words were combined into "Stingray" and modified styling was unveiled. New items for 1967 wer... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) The history of barbecuing: 3 of 3
According to the National Barbecue Association, May is National Barbecue month. Now I'm vegetarian, and I don't barbecue, but with the weather warming up, and people's thoughts turning toward entertaining outside, I'm sure many readers will soon be firing up their grills. With this in mind, I have prepared a short history of... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness The President's physical fitness challenge: How schools and communities can get involved: 3 of 3
Now is the time of year that many people start thinking about New Year's Resolutions. Among the list of Resolutions that are popular year after year is the one to exercise more. Whether it is to lose weight, get in shape, or just to be healthier, many people put exercise on their short lists of things to resolve to do more o... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Biography: Marcus Garvey: 3 of 3
Many people might not choose Marcus Garvey for a history tribute. After all, history does not remember him well, and he vanished from the public scene with a tarnished reputation. When you look at the facts, however, it becomes apparent that this man had great charisma, had a great vision, and accomplished great things. His ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The benefits of lycopene: 3 of 3
Sometimes referred to as "Nature's Answer", lycopene is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble, red pigment carotenoid related to beta-carotene. In plants, it aids in both light gathering and protecting the plant from the effects of oxygen and too much light. In humans, consumed, processed lycopene may offer some protection agai... More..
Local Guides > New Orleans A walking tour of historic New Orleans: 2 of 2
A Walking Tour of Historic New Orleans My last article gave an introduction into the long history of the city of New Orleans. This time, I'm going to take you on a walking tour. A person can really start anywhere in the city, and find history within a short walking distance, especially starting from the French Quarter, but I... More..
Local Guides > New Orleans History of New Orleans, Louisiana: 2 of 2
Historic New Orleans Many modern cities have professional sports franchises, large sports arenas, big buildings and a multitude of attractions. So does New Orleans. Few cities, however, especially those west of the Mississippi, have the colorful histories and storied pasts that New Orleans has. New Orleans' past is older tha... More..