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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: A day in the life of a simple man: 4 of 15
Sam Sam, Sam the garbage man, the kid's hurled cruel words at him. I peeked up from mycomic book to see what the commotion was about. I had seen this man before, a grayishFedora hat on a salt and pepper head of hair. The brim bent slightly to shade azure blueeyes that seemed to twinkle. His face showed age due to a hard life.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Testimonies: US Border Patrol experiences: 1 of 1
With the Grand Canyon, many hours and miles to the North. I drive into the municipality of Douglas, Arizona. It is a quaint, dusty border town that one might associate with a Western, a desert town complete with tumbling tumble weeds. Ribbons of dry arroyos zig zag cross the landscape. Occasional cacti, brush and other dess... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 146 of 270
It was starting to end like a typical Wednesday after noon; Staggered Cumulus clouds high over head and the sun shining, bathing me in its' hot summer time warmth. At 3:30 PM, I-75 North bound traffic is pleasantly light at this time. I am hauling my butt and this empty trailer at 71 M.P.H. in the center lane. The tires whis... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Trains and railroading: 5 of 8
I gazed out to the sight of billowing smoke, a loud blast of a whistle and the din of the massive steam engine pulling a half dozen passenger cars. This was my introductory to trains. To be precise, the Lackawanna railroad that ran through Paterson, N.J... I lived with my grandparents at 607 Main Street in the early fifties. ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Winter walk: 12 of 18
"Travel Beyond This point, Not Recommended". "If You Must Use This Road"Expect extreme cold / heavy snow.Carry cold weather survival gear.Tell someone where you are going. So the sign read about 5 miles down route 8 south of Danali National park. It is a shorter drive during the summer months to get to Juneau, Alaska. It is t... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Should the federal government set a national age for sexual consent for teens?: 33 of 39
No! separation of state and sex! Our government has enough problems with sex scandals. How are they going to aide our children in this field when the very people we look up to are failing us! It is however the government responsibility to control what is publicly broadcast on the nations airways and set responsibilities to th... More..
Travel > North & South America Travel experiences: Wonderful wildlife encounters while traveling: 12 of 14
It is Monday, the 16th of June. Not quit summer though the weather is balmy. A slight breeze keeps the 75 degree temperature comfortable. Here in Alaska's' Denali National Park, streams are starting to swell from melting snow. Vegetation is coming back to bloom and various wildlife are making their presents known. With camer... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Tributes to Elvis 30 years on: 6 of 7
August 16th, noon. The oldies station interrupted a song to announce that the king was dead! The king, Elvis Aaron Presley of rock and roll. My eyes swelled with tears, fingers twisting the volume dial to blast the reality into my senses! No it can't be! How much is that doggie in the window, the one with the wagging tail? Pl... More..
Travel > United States A local's guide to Florida's best beaches: 6 of 7
The crunch, crunch of millions of shattered sea shells, broken bits of coral befall the naked soles of my feet. I gingerly step into the oncoming surf with even more shards of shells and coral attacking my ankles, legs relentlessly. The bone chilling waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Sea Side Heights, New Jersey i... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Communication in relationships: Sometimes actions don't speak louder than words: 10 of 11
The sun is a huge fiery orb hanging low in the western horizon. It seems to set the cumulus clouds ablaze with shades of red taken from Hades itself! Rising heat waves at times blur the landscape. Heading east a sign tells of campgrounds fifteen miles. I press the accelerator and the van picks up speed to quicken the trip. I... More..