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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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Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on Michael Vick's alleged involvement with dog fighting: 31 of 74
Michael Vick: Is Dog Fighting a Southern Tradition? By now, just about everyone has heard of the troubles of quarterback Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons in respect to dog fighting. That's no surprise, but it is a surprise that a number of influential people, including other pro athletes and celebrities, have come to Vick... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The legacy of Woodrow Wilson: 4 of 9
"He kept us out of War" was the slogan that helped Woodrow Wilson win a second term as President while a great World War raged all around. "Between the Napoleonic Wars in 1805 and the outbreak of the Spanish American War in 1898, the American people enjoyed a large degree of freedom from concerns of the outside world." Early... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Dining out etiquette: How to behave stylishly at restaurants: 13 of 29
It's funny how topics come up sometimes. I was discussing with a colleague the importance of language in everyday life, and he commented, "Well, it's OK as long as people know what I'm talking about". Yes, I suppose if he conveys his message, that statement is correct, but could he be conveying more messages than he intends?... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: 18 of 40
Indiana Jones is back and he has found a new adventure. Fans who waited 20 years for this episode will not be disappointed. Although it is not as tightly knit as his other adventures, it is definitely and certifiably Indiana Jones. The movie has everything from whips and fedoras to snakes and scorpions. If you liked the othe... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Cloverfield: 21 of 45
I read a number of audience reviews before seeing this film for myself. I went expecting to see "Voltron", "Godzilla" and elements of "The Blair Witch Project". That was all there. There were also elements of "Alien", "Predator", "Pitch Black", and "Starship Troopers". Yet, despite all that, I still found this to be an enter... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Assessing Barack Obama's political future: 39 of 78
Three good reasons to vote for Barack Obama: The Past, The Present and The Future The Presidential Election is not far off. The mud is really going to fly in the next few weeks, and this is an important time to remind voters that we, the registered voters of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:off... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Leatherheads: 5 of 10
Now, I am not sure if they used the "Pig in a Poke", or the "Crusty Cat Tail", but they sure did pull the razzle-dazzle on the audience with this one. The trailer makes the movie appear to be the exciting story of the infancy of Professional Football spiced up with the romance of two players competing for the attention of a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A Colorado native: 1 of 2
It was not until the year 1876 that Colorado became a state. In that year, Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant was President, a man named Custer ran into some trouble at the Little Big Horn River in Montana, and, in August, the Colorado Territory officially joined the Union. Since that time, many people have come to Colorado ... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colorado: 1 of 2
The Brown Palace has been a Denver landmark my entire life, (and for quite some time before), but I never stayed there before. The only time previously that I walked through the doors was when Governor Ritter was debating Bob Beauprez on the campaign trail. I promised myself then that I would come back to the hotel, and I fi... More..
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen The truth about the dangerous effects of sun exposure: 1 of 2
Sun Safety Primer With spring and summer rapidly approaching, thoughts will soon be turning more toward outdoor activities and warm afternoons spent in the sun. Although we've all heard the cautions and precautions many times before, now is a good time to review the information and prepare for a season in the Colorado sun. A... More..