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I live with my wife and three chldren in Melbourne's North West. In between driving buses and limousines, I endeavour to find some writing time. Back injuries have somewhat curtailed my progress due to limited time allowed at the keyboard.
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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 3 of 182
Why I WriteWriting is the intellectual channel through which our innermost thoughts are allowed to flow. It gets the creative juices flowing and generates its own momentum. When we sit down to write, the ideas start to cascade and sometimes the final result startles even its author. It may be an essay, a poem or perhaps a mem... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 6 of 270
Operating a cell phone is a dangerous distraction, which compromises the safety of motorists, their passengers and other road users. Impulsiveness and accessibility are the only reasons that can be given for it.As a professional driver of twenty years I have observed the dire consequences of some of the most brain numbing act... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Money: 2 of 68
The LessonMoney confuses me,I must confess,Today we earn more but it seems to buy less.You don't see it in your handIt goes straight to the bank.Then goes down even fasterThan the fuel in my tank.An exchange of values,so we were all taughtBut those values keep changing and we always get caught.So many choicesSo little buying ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leaves: 1 of 31
Leaves Falling gently with the breeze, Breaking canopy from the trees, Leaves of sizes big and small Flying high, then comes the fall. Floating gently to the ground Thousands,millions, without a sound. Slowly,surely,new leaves grow Seasons come and seasons go. More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Use the turn signals: 1 of 21
Driving safely is the fundamental expectation of every motorist on the road. Know where you are going before you turn the key and communicate your intentions to others whenever the need arises. Sufficient notice will minimize the likelihood of an accident. Similarly, too much notice could serve to confuse. Countries and state... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Differences between you and me: 2 of 34
We are all different,Yet we are the same.We laugh, we cry,we play our little games.When we love we are strongWhen we hate we lose sight.We forgive and forgetand change wrong to right. We face and deliver taunt,sex,race,gender to name a few.Do we fear inferiority?Or just the difference between me and you.The world is a stagean... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Happy Mother's Day: 3 of 44
No time for you to be cooking,Put your feet up and relax,The washing up's all taken care of,The dishes are all in their racks.Colin has done all the ironing,Peter is walking the dog.Dad's out doing the shoppingI'm putting the axe to a log.Dave's at the door with some flowers,A white limo is sitting outside,Champagne is poured... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Technology: 2 of 28
I won a computer the other dayJust for completing a short surveyHere it sits on my kitchen tableWith manuals to read, if I am able.Mp3? Dvd?What is this new technology?Copy it, Burn it,How can I hope to learn it?Gigabytes, megabytes?Wow, this stuff is out of sight!Millions , billions,Nobody needs to store that much. Right?Pla... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Monopoly: 1 of 14
Monopoly,the game of winner takes all You're riding a crest, then you hit the wall. A quest for power, of boom or bust, Buy not what you like, but only what you must. A house on Fleet Street, that sounds pretty fair, But you have to own Strand and Trafalgar square. Perhaps four stations will bring a healthy return, No! The... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Assessing the limits of democracy: 2 of 24
Democracy is the foundation which holds that government should be elected by the people and representative of the changing needs of its society. Sometimes, purveyors of democratic principles blur the lines in their enthusiastic bid to champion their causes. By not listening to those they purport to represent, the quest for so... More..