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About me - M. L. Kiser

I have been writing for about 18 years. I began writing children's stories and poetry. My first children's story was published in "Tyro", in Canada; another was published in "Hob-Nob". I have a number of poems that have been published since the mid 80's.

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Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is physician-assisted euthanasia a patient's right?: 1 of 38
I used to be one of those people who believed that life and death were strictly in Gods hands. That whatever happened in-between we just had to endure. Then, I became a caregiver for a father with Alzheimer's disease. If there is anything that will change a person's views of life.vs.death, I have found that it is Alzheimer's.... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 2 of 71
Have we become controlled by technology? I think that it's more like; we allow technology to control our lives. Think about it, we humans are the sentient; that little box in your palm or on your desktop is something you use every day, but do you need to use it everyday? Much of the time that choice is up to you. When you can... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 15 of 485
God knowsI've tried to tame hershut her quickly insideand slam the door on her cries...But in her desperationshe crawls beneath themfree againand takes controllike the conquerorshe fancies herself.Mis-understood creaturefrom my soul's deepest sphere;she used to get my hands slappedwhen she wrote on the wallscause they couldn'... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 2 of 63
I believe in humor and laughter. I am blessed with a fairly decent sense of humor and being a Scorpio, it may even be a bit, "off the wall". With all of the stress that we encounter today, I am especially grateful for that little thing called, "Humor". We need to laugh. Not only every day, but as much as possible in a day's t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does poetry matter in the 21st century?: 4 of 121
Poetry really has a place in the 21st century. In a world so fast-paced and turbulent, I think that we need poetry more than ever. It's a place to express our emotions, our insight, feelings, fears, what we like or dislike about our world and everything that goes on around us.Poetry is a reflection of our souls. Much of it is... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning How to create a healthy salad: 1 of 30
Summertime is the perfect time for salads and people often don't realize that their salad may, in fact, not be very healthy.One of the best starts to a healthy salad is Romaine lettuce instead of the leaf types of lettuce. Romaine has many more nutrients. Nothing adds nutrients and flavor to a salad like carrots. You've got t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Applying 'The Secret' to your life: 2 of 54
The book, "The Secret" is about being positive, having faith and believing in your self and in possibilities. It is not about magic, wishing or just some hoax. There is actually validity in the principle of "The Secret".If we examine the lives and attitudes of wealthy and successful people, we find that they are generally pos... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Does the US have a moral obligation to stay in Iraq until peace is secured?: 2 of 48
The question has been posed, "Does the US have a moral obligation to stay in Iraq until peace is secured. The answer is undoubtedly, "NO".Our rather unreasonable reasons for going into this situation were immoral, unethical, and un-American. They were based on lies and manipulative deceit on the part of some very unethical an... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Vegetarianism: Is it difficult?: 1 of 24
Stepping outside of the boxEverywhere today you hear about, "Stepping outside of the box." "Thinking outside of the box." "Going outside of the box." Everyone from clubs to employers wants you to be an "Out of the box" thinker or doer. I think I was around 20 years old when I decided to "step out of the box" and become part v... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 4 of 73
No, Animal Rights have not gone nearly far enough. For anyone who thinks that they have, remember that we human beings are a species of animal.When I consider our 2 and 4 legged friends; our winged ones, etc., I consider that they too, do have feelings. It's clear in the way that they care for their own, teach their young sur... More..