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I am very much enjoying writing again. I seem to gravitate toward the short form, which makes online writing a very good fit. I am primarily a poet and essayist, and dabble occasionally with the short story. I am verbose in my non-writing life as well, but

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alone: 15 of 276
A Quintessential Farewell Amidst the light that I could never see, I now embark to quit, and foresake Thee. By silent roar, I silence my own fear with bitter grief for music I can't hear. The air floats smallest bits of earthen scent just remnants now of life that came and went. I taste an envy for gifts unbestowed, My haste... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 13 of 230
I have a rather bold theory on this question of why even smart and experienced people end up making bad choices. There is of course some statistical inevitability to be accounted for as, being human, we will sometimes make the very best decision we can in a particular situation. And it will still be a bad choice. I chalk thi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons When police car chases cause damages to others, who is to blame?: 1 of 17
It is a fact that police have an immense upper-hand in society and out in the community in terms of the authority bestowed upon them. Police know, or they damned well should, and whether they like or not, that with that authority comes a responsibility to wield it safely, respectfully and with a constant awareness of the inh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Has political correctness undermined free speech in the US?: 3 of 39
Freedom of speech is a precious and absolutely vital condition in any sentient (and honest) society. I would most defiinitely prefer to face "the demon that (I) know, than the demon that (I) don't". I am much more afraid of hidden prejudices which can fester and manifest both unexpectedly and intensely. That all having been ... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Living with a disability: 4 of 51
Living with a disability is a lot like living with a secret. Sometimes it is an open secret, where it is apparent to most that you have some sort of impediment complicating your life. Depending on the severity and nature of the disabilitiy, the impact can be more than obvious. And, whether the disability is readily discernab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The tyranny of democracy: 1 of 12
It may be an unpopular notion. It may be judged a subversive notion. Some may even argue, in a bullheaded sort of way, that it is an unpatriotic or even treasonous notion as well. But it is indeed not only a credible notion, but one that is more probable than mere chance, that democracy is in fact quite susceptible to the in... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How perfectionism can negatively impact homework achievement: 1 of 12
Perfectionism is something that is both cultivated by, and yet harmful to, the school experience. It is a maladaptive response to anxiety. Yes, it is much more easily "triggered" in some folks than in others. For example, those students (and non-students alike) who may be prone to, or indeed may have a formal diagnosis of on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Are the police violating the law when tasering an unarmed citizen?: 3 of 33
Police officers are trained professionals whose duty it is to "protect and serve" the public. There is a heirarchy of command and a system of accountability which includes public scrutiny unmatched by most other professions. What an awesome position of respect. And what an awesome responsibility. Not everyone is cut out to d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) With so much water apparently available on the planet, how can there be so many shortages of drinking water?: 2 of 21
Before addressing this issue of the shortage of drinking water on Earth, and the nature of solutions to this problem, it would be useful to get some figures and proportions so that we can first get some perspective on what the drought statistics actually mean and why. As of today, in the middle of 2009, the current estimated... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Observing time: 1 of 10
Heavenly Father Time? Should this transcendent clock compel my will? I 'stead bemoan that I remain unmoved. Would His unending mockery be still? Or do I head Home having not been loved? My want my woe! No courage to stake claim, and so my destiny is by default. What fate or folly (yes, it's all the same) should render status... More..