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36, Divorced, Emotionally Stable
BS in Computer Science
Aspiring to Publish a Novel (4 completed)
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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Children: 3 of 200
What I Fear Most, Looking Forward-I look forward to the chicken noodle soup,The bedtime stories causing eyes to droop.Their laughter will fill the house with such joy,I want one of each, a girl and a boy.I look forward to their little baby talk,The crawling, the giggling, the eating of chalk.The way they'll see through innoce... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 33 of 391
A Summer Sunday (In my childhood)A typical Summer Sunday in my childhood . . .Seventy degrees and sunny, a puffy white cloud here and there.Afternoon softball games with relatives in the oversized front yard.Children and grown-ups play without perspiring,The aroma of honeysuckles strong and sweet in the warm air.Fun is everyw... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Surrounded by trash: Evaluating litter issues: 2 of 19
America The SlobIt disgusts me. The litter I see on the side of the road. Potato chip bags, aluminum cans, candy wrappers. You name it, Americans throw it out their car windows instead of simply dropping it into a trash can.Not only is it infuriating to me, it's sad. Down right pathetic. To think the country that enjoys the h... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Materialism: 8 of 31
Don't Use The Kleenex(They're for company)-MY DAD. What a character. He was full of these little gems of wisdom when I was growing up. Hold a door open and you get . . . What are you trying to do, heat the outside? Or its summer counterpart, You trying to cool the outside? Pinch a penny? My dad was the guy who eventually squ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Defining the model of a "real man": 5 of 19
Real Men Use LoofahsIt's the new millennium and has been for quite a few years. The definition of what constitutes a man is being rewritten on a daily basis. Not only is he responsible for bringing home the bacon, but also running the kids to soccer practice and making dinner and splitting the housework.Some men go overboard ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving The history of Thanksgiving: 4 of 15
Thanks For GivingIt's that time of the year again. The leaves have turned from brilliant oranges and yellows to shades of brown. The time had changed and temperatures have cooled and most importantly, Turkey Day is here!Officially, in America, November 22 is Thanksgiving Day this year (always the 4th Thursday in November). A ... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The biggest rivalries in college basketball: 2 of 7
The Hating Of DukeEvery year about this time, legions of ACC fans begin to tingle with excitement. The hardwoods have opened up and college basketball is well underway. Power teams are playing their share of cupcakes and contenders in an effort to hone their squads into shape for conference play.Mid-majors are salivating at t... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to spot Internet phishing scams: 11 of 26
I Thought I Was Phish ProofI'm as tech-savvy as they come. I've been a computer programmer for a major corporation, I've been a head CIS guy, I've run my own businesses, including one where I built internet sites and presences on the web. As far as the internet goes, I was on it long before Al Gore took credit, back when all ... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Causes and triggers of asthma: 6 of 14
Fat Boy AsthmaGrowing up, I had what I affectionately called "Fat Boy Asthma." Whenever I would play sports, I had trouble breathing. I never experienced an attack for no reason like most asthma sufferers, it only happened when I exerted myself. In fact, that's what the doctor's called it, over-exertion asthma .I still called... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food: 31 of 71
Comfort Food-Sometimes it's Chinese, Sesame chicken and fried rice,Add an Eggroll and Egg Drop soup, that's nice.Or maybe Italian, Calzone stuffed with cheese,Pepperoni Stromboli with Marinara please.Or how about a pizza delivered right to my door?How in the world could you ask for more?Two eggs over medium with bacon fried u... More..