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I grew up in Bucks County, a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. I graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Philosophy. I work in the Student Life Dept. of Bucks County Community College, and am engaged to my fabulous fiancee Meghan Downey.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A kiss: 4 of 180

Of all the kisses you have given me, From sleepy peck to ravaging embrace, With eyes kept shut there still is one I see; Our first, the sweet caress that set me free! It came with speed and ran off just the same, As suddenly as thunderous summer storms. Your lips sent lightning coursing through my frame, My mind in shock lef...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can God and Darwinism coexist?: 12 of 109

Can God and Darwinism coexist? The fact that this is a perennial debate astounds me. Seeing it pop up here brought a smile to my face, for it is inconceivable to me that the two notions are anything but mutually supportive of one another. The intricate workings of evolution indicates a deep underlying order to life that I fi...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Alternative exercise to sit ups: 3 of 25

ALTERNATIVES TO SIT UPS Remember those videos of sit ups that we all watched in gym class? They looked a little grainy, everyone had a crew cut, and you got the odd impression that the child actors in them were collecting Social Security by now, am I right? Fortunately, society has evolved quite a bit since then, and exercis...
Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) Building flexibility, strength, and balance for Capoeira: 1 of 6

Few activities require as much overall fitness as the art of Capoeira. It is no simple task to prepare your body to meet its rigorous demands on your flexibility, strength, and balance. While there is no substitute for actually going to a Capoiera class and practicing the moves themselves, beginning such strenuous workouts w...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding love: 35 of 192

Through your mirrored eyes I see my soul, let my eyes do the same. Growling clouds of suffering await the joy that tames. As arrows rain down on all sides, we make our way in life. They shatter against our close embrace; we are not bound by strife. Your support is my bedrock, the steel in my bones. It redefines what I once f...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The need to believe: 1 of 5

The need to believe is universal, although what someone chooses to believe in is the most individual of all human characteristics. A great many believe in a single God, even if they cannot all agree on which culture's God is the "only" single God. A great many others, perhaps most, believe in multiple deities. Some believe i...
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) What criteria colleges should use in making admissions decisions: 1 of 5

Every year, when the days get shortest and stress levels skyrocket amongst aspiring college students, groups of Admissions staff members sift through the thousands of applications. They look deep into the souls of each candidate, spend quality time getting to know them, and truly learn what makes them unique in this complex ...
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Tips for playing shortstop: 1 of 5

Shortstops are the superstars of the infield, where all the best fielders in the sport end up playing. Becoming a shortstop requires versatility, a confident personality with leadership ability, and a dedication to the game. Legends that have played this coveted position include Ozzie Smith, Honus Wagner, Ernie B...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Should former US presidents speak out against a current president?: 5 of 24

It is the first right of any U.S. citizen to speak their mind, and so it is safe to assume that the same right applies to former Presidents. As for whether or not they should, the decision is their own personal one. Speech, and criticism in particular, has its own innate checks and balances by which all people must abide. Cr...
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How to steal second against a right handed pitcher: 1 of 4

A player wanting to steal second in baseball needs to be fast of course, but he also needs to be smart. Learning how to read a pitcher’s movements and knowing how to choose the right moment to run is crucial when attempting to steal any base. When you are on first with a right hander pitching, you should al...