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About me - Gary Davis

I love humor. A good laugh is worth more than money. I have three sons who are very good writers and also musicians. They are 24, 20, and 17. I have been happily married for 35 years...you would have to ask my wife if she has.

I have a curiosity that is insatiable.

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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Which cartoon character takes more punishment: Elmer Fudd or Wile E. Coyote?: 1 of 28
I love Wile E. Coyote. He is the eternal optimist. He is determined, single-minded, focused, and, unfortunately, totally out-matched; and, by whom? The Road Runner is not a very likable creature. A lot of us, including me, would like to see that anvil land on his bird head and would then enjoy the re-runs knowing that ultimat... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Insanity: 4 of 92
His eyes were vacant. You know the eyes you've seen a hundred times when someone isn't listening to you but is staring right through you. Only his eyes were on the letter on his desk: "BANK AUDIT" screamed at him but it was just a blur; he wasn't focused. How someone could be sitting so still yet sweating so profusely was int... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs?: 2 of 40
No, school systems should not move to additional schooling at this early age. Let me share with you a true story.My wife and I had our first child after we had been married ten years. An arrival which we were uncertain would ever occur, and, you can imagine how we read and interacted with our first son.One day, when my son wa... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Is an academically competitive atmosphere helpful to a student?: 1 of 20
The converse question is "If a student is not exposed to a competitive environment, will it hurt them"? We live in a competitive society. From business to sports to entertainment, our society is based on competition. The Free Enterprise System; while certainly not as pure as it once was; is based on competition. All you have ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Overcoming challenges: 2 of 37
I was married thirty-four years ago. When we got married the one thing my wife made very clear to me was that she wanted a big family; "lots of kids". I agreed. Frankly, I didn't care one way or another but I loved her, so, whatever made her happy was O.K. by me.We dutifully waited a little time (we originally were going to w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Rain: 1 of 18
It doesn't rain like that anymore. I mean, like it did when I was a kid.I stood in the backyard looking to the North and to the West. The bright sunny day had become very cloudy. The cooling wind gave me energy and put me in a good mood. I played on my swing set, keeping a furtive eye on the extremely large dark cloud heading... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Going to the hospital: 2 of 27
The really sad thing is this really happened. I'm sure my name is emblazoned on the wall of the Emergency Room of our local hospital as one of the all time great idiots. Yeah, I'm sure they're still laughing.It's really the fault of the person who designed our house. The furnace and air conditioning units are in the attic. I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Limericks: 6 of 78
In the middle of Jim's back was an itch,To see him try to reach was a stitch.His arm was too short,He tried to find a cohort,He couldn't and it truly was rich.I was watching him from far behind,Watching him reach, wave and grind,I could have helped,But the humor would be squelched,I know it was truly unkind.Finally Jim lay on... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Dealing with the death of an estranged father: 2 of 25
I won't ever forget the date; March 23, 1975. So many spooky things had occurred the week before; I should have known something strange was going to happen.My father and I were never very close. He and my mother were separated for five years during my early teen years and before that, he was never involved in what I did. In f... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Family conflict: 1 of 12
I'm sitting here typing. I am starting to give you my essay on family conflict. Aptly, there is sad baroque music playing in my ears to block the drivel of my children who have no idea how much I want to cry right now. After all, men aren't supposed to cry, right? I've been crying all my life.The first memory I have was being... More..