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In May 2001, I earned my B.A. in English at the University of Maryland University College European Division. Prior to my college degree, I worked as a typesetter, electronics technician, and a military contractor.

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Dealing with a platonic friendship: 4 of 29
Since I married in 1993, I have had several platonic friendships. It was different when I was single. It seemed that even in the most platonic of friendships that my best male friends would sometimes get that spark: sexual tension. They would want a kiss or a massage. And then, I would have to set them free to find another g... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Why friendship is two-way communication: 4 of 28
When I think of two-way communication, I think of two people with hand held radios talking to each other. One person has to take his thumb off the transmit button so he can hear the other person. I have been involved in amateur radio since the 1980s. I think that radio communication is a great metaphor for friendship because... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel experiences: South Africa: 2 of 14
Explorations of a Wild Soul The Dark Continent, the cradle of civilization, and the womb of humankind: Africa conjures mythic images of tropic forests and dry savannas, of gazelles and springboks, and of lions and cheetahs. Africa rouses our innermost fears and desires. Africa. And, I spent two years there. Johannesburg, a t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Fantasy book reviews: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman: 1 of 7
Neil Gaiman was famous for his graphic novels long before he started writing full-length novels. When he wrote "Good Omens" with Terry Pratchett, writer of the Discworld series, Gaiman finally came into his own in the fantasy urban genre. So after reading,"Good Omens" a few years ago and looking at Gaiman's graphic novels, I... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: September 11, 2001: 16 of 110
After the Leveling of the Twin Towers on 11 September 2001 Rumors flew in the mailroom as I stood hearing of two planes flown into the World Trade Towers, flown into the mercantile symbol of the world-acts of terrorists. "Tell me which airline," I cried. "My brother works for United." They said, "This is war." Blaring from T... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Carving pumpkins: 6 of 41
CARVING PUMPKINS She slashes she dashes she twirls around Pumpkin seeds spill on the pan and the ground A gruesome smile forms on an orange yellow canvass Hurray! the witch Hurray! the black cat They've carved the Great Pumpkin from the great pumpkin patch. More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Basic skills needed to go back to college: 3 of 20
In 1998 at 38 years old, I started a new life as a college student. My military training in the Navy actually prepared me for college. I was an electronics technician. The Navy uses an accelerated course that stretches the student. After that type of training, I should not have been afraid of anything, but I have to say I wa... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Dark fantasy: 23 of 149
Rain struck the lead-glass window in staccato bursts. It struck with such force that it drowned all living sound, even the clanking of solders walking the passageways on their daily rounds. Grayness seeped through the stones of the castle along with the cold wet damp. Darkness, brought by the rain, chilled the bones of adult... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Parents: Would you send your child off to war?: 8 of 50
There is something intrinsically wrong with the question "Would you send your child off to war?" Why? Because I would not send a child to war. To me, the word "child" implies a young person under the age of twelve. Or it could be an extremely immature person who is mentally handicapped. Any country who would send children to... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hospitals: 3 of 18
What I ate in the Krankenhaus (German Hospital) A muffin Brie Coffee or Tea Baked fish Salad Pear Yogurt Sticky, sugary, dessert I would have given all for one small steak - More..