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6'3" tall caucasion male on the lower side of my 30's. Bald by choice beautiful by design. Sarcastic to a fault. Shoe size is too big to find anything worth wearing that doesn't make me feel bad for some poor cow and his family that had to sacrifice their

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pregnancy: 1 of 43

As my wife was in the throws of labor and her inhales of oxygen through gritted teeth and exhales of carbon dioxide through puckered lips tried to mask the pain, I stood on the sidelines anxious for a job to do. The doctor suggested ice chips for my wife. She had broken the barriers of a womanly perspire and was in full fled...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens The role of religion in teen life: 1 of 42

We know of the church's insistence on ankle locking our children into their seats at church at a very early age. Done early, as children are rare to offer interrogating questioning in regards to the authenticity of the established set of dogmas being force fed to them, the church begins their assimilation. Within a few years...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Waiting in line: 1 of 36

I know I'm in trouble when I'm arguing with an 80 year old woman with an '86 Lincoln over whose spot in the parking lot it is. Possession of the parking spot is a fine line. You might think because your turn signal was on and you had spotted the opening first it would naturally belong to you? Tell that to Ma Kettle who has j...
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 6 of 83

To be completely honest, I am glad, in most cases, that I outgrew some of my friendships. Outgrowing friendships is part of the life cycle. Somewhere between adult diapers and club hopping, friendships need to be terminated. Our lives go through so many different changes it would be all but impossible to maintain friendships...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Art that mocks faith: Freedom of speech or slander?: 3 of 41

Once again, those in the free market, with an open mind, empty canvas, and a modicum of talent have decided to go after our morally righteous friends kneeling in the pews. And, like clockwork, those kneeling, have stood up and cried foul. We need to remember that this is art. This is the expression of someone's thoughts and ...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 5 of 59

What is good? Is it being morally excellent? Pious and righteous? Can it mean being honorable or worthy? Could it be cheerful or amiable? No matter how you define the word 'good', there is no genetic predisposition towards the idea of being good. Hitler youth were considered honorable and worthy. Suicide bombers are consider...
Entertainment > Characters & Performances A fight between Batman and Superman: 1 of 11

Holy superhero dilemma Batman! You're first and most obvious choice is going to have to be Superman. The guy can level mountains, has gone toe to toe with some big time baddies. Then again, Batman, for what he lacks in physical power, makes up for with brains. And as we have seen in the past, (The Dark Knight Returns) Batman...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Defiance in teens: Angst or mental disorder?: 1 of 8

There is an epidemic surging throughout kids ages 13-19. Nationwide, quite possibly even worldwide, the affliction of defiance is crippling our teenagers across the globe. What could be the cause? Why would our teenagers be hit so hard with this defiance? Quite possibly we could be looking at a true medical condition. We cou...
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Secrets to enjoying family holidays: 3 of 22

Soon we'll be listening to those sleigh bells ringing. Our lives will be consumed with the Christian tradition of Santa Claus and merchandising. Radio stations have already begun their twenty four hour loop of songs from long dead crooners and unfortunately still around pop stars. Stores have marked everything down for the h...
Entertainment > Movie Analysis The movie Tropic Thunder and the R-word: Satire or insensitive: 1 of 7

We have reached a point in our increasingly sterile, spineless, pandering, politically correct country where we have been told a word, a single word, is so offensive, an online free writing site can not even print the word in a question posed to their online writing community. The word can be classified to be considered 'hat...