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About me - Stephen Surgener

"A man of faith steps into the void grinning"

Yes, I am a man of faith, but also very much human. Anyone who has been through enough of my writing will surely attest to this. Still, my passion for writing has proven a life long companion, and despite the abuse

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Style & Beauty > Shoes Why women buy shoes that hurt their feet: 56 of 59
From a mans perspective, women buying shoes that hurt their feet, is but an insignificant member of the enormous list of things women do that make no sense... to men. In fact, it doesn't even reach the top ten. Despite this less than influential ranking, my endeavors to understand the maze-like workings of the female mind, ha... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates How to ask a complete stranger on a date: 40 of 41
There are many "firsts" in life you only get to do once. Your first steps, first words, first kiss, and your first "time". But, asking out a complete stranger on a first date, is likely one you'll be able to do again and again.With the levels of precaution required in todays society, to meet people safely, it is a wonder any ... More..
Business > Sales Sales tips: Building trust: 17 of 17
Trust; the reason we put our children on school buses, drive over bridges, throw milk out after the expiration date, and fly to grandmas house. And, trust is the foundation of why people spend their money. It is not simply a part of the decision process, it is the embodiment of it. It is why the Jones family bought a home in ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Re-gifters: What to do when you're caught in the act: 17 of 17
To this day, quiet whispers of distain, rise above sounds of armpit farts, and giggles around the children's table, at every family function. December 24, 1988 was the day my branch of the family tree was labeled diseased. All the excuses now exhausted. All the rationalizing laid waste on deaf ears. And even the mud puddle of... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Understanding bipolar: Life's amplifier: 7 of 7
Nearly every publication on bipolar (BP) begins with well worn words of "highs" and "lows" followed by classifications of type I, type II, etc. Yet, for all the clinical descriptivism, most are left with little more understanding of the disease, then when they began. Knowing fire is hot, pans hold food, and heat cooks the foo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Why coaches love suicide sprint drills: 5 of 5
Those who can't do, teach. Take the drive, spirit, and knowledge of a professional athlete, but remove the ability. That's your average coach. A hyper tensioned, flat topped, middle aged, cigar suckin monster. A man dedicated to making the juveniles foolish enough to join a sport, pay for his lack of ability. At least that's ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Loss of innocence: 3 of 3
My brother called the other day. Though we're not exactly a family of Ward, June, Wally, and the Beave, we are still brothers, and in that tradition, our conversation came upon the subject of old girlfriends.It's a common known fact that whenever there is more than one child in a household, sibling rivalries are an ever-prese... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Causes of bipolar disorder: 3 of 3
Though researchers have yet to identify the exact cause of bipolar, major advancements have been made toward this goal. Tadafumi Kato, M.D., Ph.D., head of Riken Laboratory for Molecular Dynamics of Mental Disorders, has been at the forefront of bipolar research for the last 5 years. Among other things, Kato's research has id... More..