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Born in Rotan, Texas. West Texas soul alive and well in South Texas. I work as a dispatcher/customer service representative at a local South Texas newspaper.

Dreamer, friend to all, lover of poetry, travel, television, literature of the nonfiction and fiction

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 6 of 166
Anything o anything is possible! Pigs might fly... unicorns might have existed and we will find proof! Lou Dobbs might hold political office with 80 percent of the Hispanic vote! O ye of little faith I heard the tooth fairy mumble in the dark as I walked out towards the pasture last night as the music spilled over the easter... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mental illness and the effects on a family: 4 of 46
Winter of 1979 my family and I travelled to Grand Haven, Michigan to work in a warehouse that packed mixed fruit, blueberries, and rhubarb. We were migrant farmworkers. We were a family of seven. That included my mom and dad. Dad had taken us out of school nice and early. We needed to work to survive. We made the long drive f... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why people watch soap operas: 7 of 45
Summer in the 1980's was when I became addicted to...SOAP OPERAS! Sure, as guys we make fun of women who watch soaps religiously! I was not aware of their powerful spell that they cast!My first soap was ABC's The Edge Of Night. 3pm if memory does not fail me. I went on to CBS's Guiding Light at 2pm. The storyline kept me hook... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Politics: 17 of 88
Fuel for the fire. In four words describe what President Barack Obama is to the Republicans! These guys work themselves up into a mad frenzy over President Obama! They are throwing everything at the Prez. Look! There goes the kitchen sink! It does not get any better for these insane pinata cult members! Sheesh! AND they thou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Midnight walk: 5 of 23
The moon sings in the sky walking flying every night I take that path just to jog my memory just to stir awake to feel alive... a long walk to let my soul search for its true love. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms The power of prayer discussed: 4 of 17
Prayer has been a part of my life since I was a child. I suspect it was a part of me even when I was in the womb. Mom and Dad are firm believers. They are old school Catholics.Both of my parents can recite the rosary, and pray certain prayers they learned in their youth. I admire their spiritual strength.The power of prayer i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 340 of 1267
TORTURE AND TORMENT BLUESI love you!You know that I do!You do not love me at all!It is killing me!It tortures and torments!I just cannot tear these emotions out of my heartand head!What am I to do?Taking my life would not do the trick!It is the easy way out!Doubt that I could find solace spending eternity in hell!I have more ... More..
Education > College Life Things to do to combat college student homesickness: 4 of 14
Being in my 40's I can look back at my twenties and smile. I realize that I am a different person. College homesickness seems like a mirage to someone at my age. Here is how to combat it: Plain and simple send emails to your family and friends back home! Keep in touch! When you receive emails try to answer them promptly. Call... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on what could have been: 15 of 46
I try not to dwell on the past. Sometimes I find myself walking down Memory Lane. The houses are brand new. The ghosts that live there are numb. For the most partRegret works in a barber shop. Nothing I can do about that.Back in 1993 I met a lovely and cheerful redhead. Her name was DIANA. Why all caps? The reason for all cap... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 73 of 219
I have many bands I toss into the favorite category. One of them is Def Leppard. This group from England has a knack for churning out hits!Their sound is unique! Every successful rock band has a unique sound. Cliche as it may sound, it is very true.Songs like Animal, Hysteria, Pyromania, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Bringing On The... More..