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I am an amateur writer with a very few contest wins scattered throughout my "career." I keep food on the table by working as a medical technologist in Dallas, Texas. My opinions are as varied as my experience, and I have no problem sharing them. Often. To

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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Exposing the destructive nature of negative talk: 1 of 16
No one exists in a vacuum. We come into the world in the company of others. We grow and move and interact within the company of others. In today's society, it is rare for any of us to die completely and utterly alone. We cannot help but be affected by this constant collision and collusion with one another.From infancy, we wat... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication I like sports; he doesn't: 6 of 58
"Honey, I thought we could go look at that lawnmower tomorrow. The yard is looking downright shaggy."I have trained hard for this moment, practiced my role in front of the mirror, in the car, on the way to work. It was inevitable that we would arrive at this moment. Each week we meet in this weekly showdown, and each week the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Broken love: 43 of 277
"It's Easier"Sometimes it's easier to say that I don't need youThan to stay awake long lonely hours to cry.Sometimes it's easier to to say I never wanted youThan to take account of all those days gone by;So I'll find somebody else to occupy my time,And I'll find somebody else to call,Another heart to meet with mineBecause it'... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Going to church: Is it mandatory: 11 of 58
If going to church, as we experience church in the present, was mandatory, a great many of the characters in the Holy Bible would have to give account for their absence on judgment day. That being said, there are a number of reasons why church attendance should be a part of your walk with God.DISCIPLINE is a word very closely... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 69 of 300
I poured myself into you until you were full of me.I banked on your best showing, paid the interest with my best.I longed for you to suck me up like roots from a seed.Given birth outside my comfort zone, I just wanted you to grow.I gave you wings and commanded you to fly, borne on the hopes and dreams of many.Never saw the th... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 31 of 111
There are those who believe we are playing God when we decide to let someone go. I personally believe we come closer to playing God when we make someone stay beyond their body's natural intention. If a loved one wishes to trust their body to decide when it is time to let go of the life force it contains, they should be the vo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Facing clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church: 3 of 10
I am not a Catholic, so my knowledge of Catholic standards and ritual has come to me by way of acquaintance and my personal search for knowledge. I have knowledge of sexual abuse and its victims much more intimately.Sexual abuse is a crime driven by the abuse of power. Abusers have the delusion that they have the power do as ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Words: 79 of 260
if only your words weren't aimed at methey might suck the breath from mein the shining strike of their piercing perfectionpounded into shape in the fire of pains pasthoned sharp on the strop of your convictionwielded strong in your fist of angerwhistling through the air effortlesslyaimed perfectly at their mark by a heart sen... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: Favorite Biblical verses: 7 of 22
I grew up in a Church of Christ, deep in the heart of Texas. I have had more "favorite" Bible verses than I could possibly begin to remember, but there are some that stick in my head and do not get shaken from my memory as time marches relentlessly onward.Who can forget, "Jesus wept" or "For God so loved the world that he sen... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Uncontrollable feelings: 69 of 152
there's a short in my wiring somewheremy joystick hands not connecting to my braintapping, trying, tiringwringing, wiggling, worryingno matter which way I twist and turn themI can't control my feelingsthe monsters are winningmissed the markovershot or just refused to moverunning at a wallgoing nowheremajor spinning wipe outju... More..