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I have loved writing since I won an award in 5th grade for my short story, Journey Through The Dark. Since that time I have been an avid reader, writer and speaker focusing mainly on social issues in the realm of Ethics, Law, Religion and Politics. My experiences

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Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Ways for siblings to divide an inheritance: 39 of 50
A warm south wind blasts across the baked honeycomb mud flats, as a lone, lost figure slowly crawls on. Each movement of the dragging figure kicks up more dust, whisked away in the breeze. Above the struggling figure, perched anxiously in the branches of the Joshua tree, are several vultures. The sun burns down upon them as t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Witnessing miracles: 25 of 32
"I tried praying, but found that it didn't work, so I went to a psychiatrist." I almost fell out of my chair at our gathering of religious clergy, when I heard that negative testimonial. It's not just him. As people of faith our trust in God is rapidly being replaced by reliance on the arm of the flesh. Many clergy rush to le... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Elections 2008: Blatant political bias by the mainstream media: 14 of 17
Romney Supporters Disenfranchised!Admittedly the brave Wyoming-its who suffer through fierce winters and dry summers, are a small minority as a population goes. Yet, it seems strange that, the same mass media who whipped up frenzies of indignation over allegations of disenfranchised voters from the 2004 election, and who curr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Key principles that distinguish the Muslim world and western cultures: 5 of 6
In the eyes of much of the Muslim World, the West, or at least America, is the Great Satan. How ironic, that a nation originally established on religious principles which were taught by Jesus, (a being the Muslims consider to be a great prophet), would now carry that title. That point reveals to the student of both Islam and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Mitt Romney: Can a Mormon get elected president of the U.S.?: 25 of 29
Mark Anthony on Mitt Romney......my apologies to Shakespeare.....Heliumites, blogers, Political Scientists..... lend me your eyesI come to criticize Mitt Romney not to praise himThe evil that men do is highlighted by the mediaThe good is often buried under labels....so let it be with RomneyThe Media has touted that Romney is ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Pushing your religion on others: 67 of 70
Have you seen the bumper sticker that reads, "He who dies with the most toys, wins?" The sentiment behind that sticker is laughable at one level, yet it also seems to cheapen existence; Can life really be only about getting things? An even greater tragedy comes when, in our spiritual world view, we begin to see people as thin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) When supporting our troops is more than just a catchphrase: 30 of 31
We support our Soldiers but not the war?Comments like those are disingenuous. Thankfully the specter of Vietnam still haunts the selfish isolationists who speak such lies, keeping them from spitting on our SoldiersYet their comments still cause great harm.Imagine a US Soldier whose buddy has just been killed. He has left his ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Guys: Easy steps to making a girl love you: 77 of 79
Years of marriage counseling have taught me that you cannot make anyone love you. Though many I know have tried. Love must be nurtured and grown, force and love are not compatible. Also if it comes easy, it ain't love, lust, passion, co-dependency, maybe, but not love. Having said that, there are many things that guys can do,... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Will there ever be a chance for world peace?: 107 of 109
Great gifts come with great sacrifice. The almost inconceivable blessing of living in a world at total peace, can only come, when we, as inhabitants of this earth, sacrifice our pride, selfishness and envy. In essence, we must set aside the natural weaknesses of mankind, the law of the jungle mentality, and live the counter n... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling When to seek marriage counseling: 10 of 10
If the thought crosses your mind that you might need counseling, then you do. Marriage counseling can be successful if the couples get help while there is still some love to base their efforts on. Too often couples wait, hoping that things will get better on their own, or with the next life change. Often deep inside they dear... More..