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I spent 14 years in the newspaper racket and loved the first 11 years of it. I currently work in a home helping developmentally disabled adults. I have a son and two daughters and am divorced. I enjoy my children and time with them. I also like to read, write,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your best fishing stories: 4 of 38
Having spent years, more than 40, fishing, it is hard to select one favorite moment spent angling. I remember so many days afield with my father, brothers, friends, my children too. I remember my children's first trout, and my son's first bass, as well as his first decent sized bass. I remember my ex-wife reading books and li... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Top 20 favorite singers of all time: 8 of 49
It's so hard to rate musicians because they all move us in one way or another. They all create or add to a mood, enhancing the joy or sorrow, lifting or driving down. A good song is like a needed hug or a slap on the back, or a boot in the butt.These are in no particular order after the first two.1. Johnny Cash - The man in b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Violators of gun laws should be prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of lawful citizens: 5 of 27
If a person drives drunk, do we punish all drivers? If my son comes home after curfew, do I discipline my daughters? To add more firearms laws without even fully enforcing the more than 2,000 plus already on the books is ridiculous. Throwing laws at misuse of firearms instead of REALLY punishing the law-breakers is about two ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does society need poets?: 9 of 39
Does society need poets? Not in the sense that society needs doctors or nurses or firefighters, but society "needs" poets in the same sense in which it needs ministers, counselors, actors and singers. To say a society, any society, can thrive without poetry is arguable at best. Every society known to mankind has had chanter... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Virginia Tech shooting: Should America ban firearms?: 16 of 53
Everytime some evil or psychotic person wrongly uses a firearm there is a hue and cry to once again further limit our right to own guns. Owning firearms has never, ever caused a law-abiding citizen to shoot someone with evil intent, save for selfdefense. If banning something, or making it illegal is the answer, why is there ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Johnny Cash: 5 of 12
His style, his voice, his persona, and the impact he had on music and culture would be enough reason for Johnny Cash to be my all-time favorite performer, but there are also personal reasons that reveal a bit about Johnny Cash, myself and my upbringing. My father passed away a few years ago and whenever I hear Johnny Cash's m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Getting started with treasure hunting and metal detectors: 8 of 12
Metal detecting is a great hobby that can last a lifetime and involve almost the entire family. But, there are sure ways to get booted off a property or even end up in the legal system. However, with a bit of thought and a bit more consideration and common sense, these pitfalls can be avoided.I have been detecting off-and-on ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Mitt Romney: Can a Mormon get elected president of the U.S.?: 20 of 29
In an America where we are all supposedly allowed freedom of religion, Romney's religion should not be an issue. These same questions were asked when Al Smith was the first Catholic to seek the White House and again when John Kennedy ran and was elected. Harry Truman was asked about a Catholic running fro president when Kenne... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Hillary Clinton ever be president?: 42 of 57
Hillary Clinton could return to the White House, which would be a sad day for the country, a tragedy for the Constitution and a resounding victory for the GOP in 2012. It's not the Ms. Clinton is not smart enough to be president, it's that she is part of the problem in this nation. However, she does not share all the blame. T... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Building baseball's all-time greatest team: 24 of 29
Picking an all-time greatest baseball team is like picking a favorite child - impossible. But, like everything else in baseball, there are varied opinions. My choices are not better than anyone else, unless they load their team with players like Mickey Kluttz and Bombo Rivera. Based on a love of all things baseball for close ... More..