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About me - Joe Velasquez

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Food
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My wife is a domestic diva. She hasn't always been a diva, but has grown to become one over the last thirteen years. She spent the better part of the first decade of our marriage attending a wide variety of cooking classes. She learned secrets from chefs and gourmets who have plied their talents all over the world, and is now... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Motorcycling
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A Chance Encounter with Some of the FaithfulWith my wife along one Saturday evening in August I found myself on four wheels instead of two. On any given Idaho summer day I would almost always prefer to be on a motorcycle, but since the birth of our daughter my wife has succumbed to maternal instinct and now chooses to refrain... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Success & sleaze: Celebrities of today are not role models for our children
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Paris is a city in France.I don't understand the fascination people have with celebrities in general, and even worse, with self destructive young narcissists who have more money than sense. I suppose that there are several factors at work here, from those who love to see the rich and famous implode, to those pathetic sycophan... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Winter
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As the weather warmed I found myself looking back on the last Idahowinter with fond memories. Notice I did not say "warm" memories. Over the last couple of weeks of February in particular, the only thing that I remember warmly is my wood stove. Well, that and a particular propane heater.It was a Tuesday morning in February at... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hunting The spiritual side of hunting
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A Little Help From The Other Side My brother Greg had been one of my closest friends since we were boys. From the time he came home from his 2-year stint in the US Navy he was my best friend. We shared almost everything, from fishing equipment to guns and other boy-toys, to confidences, and even a lady friend or two. To say w... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals
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Partners in CrimeorThe One that Got AwayIf asked, police officers and others in the law enforcement community will tell you that Saturdays tend to be busier than most in terms of criminal activity, and in general there tends to be as much or more misbehavior on Saturdays than on most other days of the week. I am sure the reas... More..

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