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Bless the Reader of my mind through words,

Before I developed an interest in writing I was first an avid reader. Influences from literature and the world I've lived in give my writing it's unique flavor. In truth I've never written anything I enjoyed reading

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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Choosing renewable energy sources for America: 1 of 12

Renewable energy, unlimited clean power to carry the human race into the next century. Photovoltaic cells are the best of the alternative energy sources. They have the best longevity because they are a solid state device, meaning no moving parts. A solar panel generates power with no noise and no wear and tear. The only main...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Science fiction: 21 of 155

Subculture Although Asa's brain and spine were permanently encased in a titanium neuropod he marveled that he could still feel such dramatic stress. Asa's staggering intellect struggled to finish the Europan Ice landing checklist. The pressure mounted as Jupiter's icy moon, once a distant speck now filled his neuro-display. ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting: 36 of 130

One evening I was crashed out on the couch watching a fine old seafaring movie. My 6 year old daughter decided to watch TV with Daddy. After a few minutes she asked, "Why are they talking like that?" "Like what sweetie." "Avast on the port-side guns." She said it with all of the authority of a Napoleonic era sea captain. Bei...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace What is the difference between WWII and what we face today: 5 of 18

The United States entered WWII only after the massive Japanese attack on our bases at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The war in Europe had begun over six years before the attack on Pearl Harbor and yet the United States had remained neutral. Our economy languished in a state of depression with unprecedented levels of unemployment. ...
Creative Writing > Flash Fiction Flash fiction: Skyscrapers: 4 of 14

He opened his parachute the moment he cleared the roof parapet. The mirrored glass and pebbly stone raced past. Inside folks ran to windows and pointed at his colorful canopy gliding between the man made massifs. He steered the chute with lines that went to each side of him. He turned to soar down ano...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 33 of 94

Global Warming on Mars? The latest scientific discovery in the global warming debate comes to us from Mars. For the last decade meteorologists have recorded gradually increasing temperatures. In certain years the temperatures have spiked. A large segment of the scientific community explained these temperature increases with ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The unknown: 19 of 49

A symphony of moans blasted Krin's tempanic membranes. The noisy crowd exuded more decibels than a Nebula Cutter at launch. He raised his hands skyward. "Your race has not even conquered the sky much less the galaxy. You will kneel before the might of the Jidha." Many did kneel and tremble in fear. His voice, techn...
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) Smartphones with the longest lasting batteries: 2 of 5

The smart phone has become our portal to everything. They are sleek, expensive, and powerful. The LCD screens are larger and they are capable of transmitting, receiving, and storing vast amounts of data. But with this power and beauty comes a price. These phones are more expensive and also more fragil...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family memories: 19 of 45

Golden Days The image of my father thrown bodily through the air by the exploding levy and the rain of snakes will remain indelibly etched in my memory. Our fearless leader, the warrior chief, who had often struck fear into the heart of his children, lay stunned on the muddy ruin. For that one shining moment I saw him not as...
Creative Writing > Flash Fiction Flash fiction: A crowded street: 11 of 26

The screams of the crowd blasted Blanco's eardrums. Rocks were hurled at his tank and for one frightening moment a fire blossomed through his view slit. They were growing bolder and trying to get to him. He vainly pressed on the levers but the tracks wouldn't budge. The smoldering city ruin was crawli...