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I became disabled in 2005 in a car accident. My wife was already disabled. The silver lining is that now I have more time for photography and writing. My wife is also a writer and photographer. On the side she sells Mary Kay cosmetics. We also try to do the

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Life: 5 of 149
I sat waiting for a certain phone call, one that I hoped for with great anticipation and one that I also awaited with great dread. It was about nine thirty a.m. and I had been awake since about four a.m. It had been a very restless night, just one of many that I have spent since childhood. My life had been filled with things ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Relationships: 22 of 452
I do not know what happened but I am sorryI miss your banter and thoughts that come after darkIt seems you have slipped away into the shadowsDeeper than where you hid beforeIn poetic charm I try to call you to teaTo tell me stories of the people you seeI wonder where the lights come fromSomewhat familiar yet very unknownI mis... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: People who inspire us to pursue our goals: 2 of 31
I am a writer and a photographer. In the world i find many people who inspire me to pursue those goals. However, my biggest inspiration is my wife. She is my muse and she is the one who stands beside me and encourages my work. She also inspires me with her strength and most importantly by her faith.My inspiration does not sto... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 40 of 287
When I look at this question it reminds me of the Bucket List in a sense or many of the other movies that have been made where this subject has been touched upon. I am taking the approach here as I write that I have no limitations placed on me that would prevent me from accomplishing my top ten lists. Let's begin.1) I would l... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Making your own choices: 3 of 21
Choices are things we decide we want to embrace for ourselves. It is the free will GOD gave us. Our destiny can be one of quiet desperation or it can be an empowering movement. It is up to us to sort out which direction we wish to go and which direction will fulfill our needs and desires.We may need to gather information alon... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Remembering America's poor: 2 of 12
Less than a generation ago we were taught that charity begins at home. We knew who our neighbors were and we felt an obligation to roll up our sleeves and help our fellow man whenever a need arose. This is no longer the case. In today's society we do not even know who our neighbors are. Today the idea of poverty, donations, c... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: The Beatles: 4 of 22
The fab four influenced all of the world's music and much of society. Songs of Lennon and McCartney speak to all human souls and songs from George Harrison expand our minds and reflect everyday events. Ringo Starr created fantasy for us and he tried to be the peace maker of the band in their final years.Few musicians today ca... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicide: 109 of 486
With a thunderous scream...AWAKE!Deals made with the devil while sleepingUnknown voices whispering in the darkPills covering the bathroom floorBlood running down a foreheadWrist slit deep into the pain of the soulCreaking rafters of a plan untoldPlanes and trains and automobiles.....SMASHING!Notes scribed while taking a final... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 72 of 296
If I could capture God's refrainWhich is shown to me by heavens graceWith angels dressed in black and whiteDancing about in the moonlightI have but one moment to pull it all into viewBefore it is dashed out a made into something newA childs wish upon a falling starShrouded by dreams from cast from afar My heart crosses the va... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Ghosts and reincarnation: Making sense of the life/death cycle: 11 of 44
According to Buddha we must be reincarnated until we have learned all of life's lessons; once this has been accomplished we are then able to merge with the universe. This philosophy is not one that really interferes with any religious doctrine. It is however a concept rejected by most of those doctrines. God sent his only son... More..