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Retired after 41 years of working as a steelworker, both in the mill and for the United Steelworkers of America in Pittsburgh, PA, I now reside in my original home of Ashland, KY.

I married my childhood sweetheart whom I started dating in 1958, the beautiful

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Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 6 of 352
First of all, I am hard to embarrass. But, this has not always been so, especially as a youth-when we all carry (carried) our feelings on our sleeves.It was in a school dance, as a seventh grader, that my most embarrassing moment came. And, I am still not sure if anyone knew what had happened at the time except for me. I woul... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Voter apathy and its effect on democracy in the U.S.: 1 of 49
Here we have a definitive model of the cause and effect controversy. Voter apathy has absolutely nothing to do with diminishing democracy in the United States. The perception of lost, or waning, democracy has everything to do with voter apathy. The low percentage of eligible voters who choose to exercise their franchise right... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Do the fans hate Barry Bonds as much as the media portrays?: 1 of 27
I think the fans are fairly evenly divided over Bonds, with the majority on his side. I went to a game in Cincinnati on June 3, 2007, where the Giants were visiting the Reds. My family and I sat close to the third-base line in the shallow outfield. Barry Bonds was playing left field and we seemed close enough to reach out and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Who should pay the high cost of new drugs: Patients or governments?: 2 of 22
We are the Government! We should pay the additional costs of new drugs in the aggregate by forcing our representatives to pass legislation that is consumer friendly.One of the most unpleasant experiences in this life is to stand in line behind an elderly person at a drug store and hear that person have to turn down needed med... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism How 'white trash' is offensive: 1 of 11
The term "white trash" is offensive in two major ways. First it is offensive to the person who is called "white trash" and then it is offensive to people of color because they know it was coined by those who think all people of color are trash and a distinction had to be made for white people.I have personally had this epithe... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My dog: 13 of 109
I am not sure whether or not Tucker and Tilly saved my life, but I am certain they improved the quality of life I now live.I was within a short time of making a decision to leave this earth just a couple of years ago, then along came Tucker . . . and, later Tilly. My moods were so dark that my wife, kids and friends talked to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Why we should abandon government: Arguments for anarchy: 3 of 20
By definition, anarchy would be a complete lack of government, a society in which every person could take what they have the power to take and to do what they have the power to do-regardless of how it affected others. I don't think anyone, in his or her right mind, wants any part of such a society. Eventually, the end result ... More..
Other Thinking about the future: 21 of 131
A most interesting thought came to me the other day and I tested it out on several of my peers. I had noticed that I think much less about the future now than I do the past. They all agreed it was the same for them.Now that I am 62 years old, I realize I have less future to think about than I do past. I have a fairly long and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 78 of 429
I am not sure whether or not Tucker and Tilly saved my life, but I am certain they improved the quality of life I now live.I was within a short time of making a decision to leave this earth just a couple of years ago, and then along came Tucker . . . and, later Tilly. My moods were so dark that my wife, kids and friends talke... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Is George W. Bush a true conservative?: 6 of 32
First, what is the current definition of a "true conservative?" This seems to have changed during the past several years.I think of true conservatives as "hawks" on defense. That is, they fight in congress to maintain the strongest military possible and to exhibit its presence around the world. In this sense, I am at a loss t... More..