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Writing for me is the fruit of my love of reading. Born in New Orleans in a hospital called Hotel Dieu, translated from French as God's House, I've always been close to God. Mom's family were sharecroppers, raising cotton in southwest Louisiana. My Dad's uncle

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Sarah Palin get a second chance at the presidency?: 55 of 85
That is a thought provoking and interesting question. I didn't realize she had a first chance at the presidency except for being half a heartbeat away as the vice president.So maybe being vice president to McCain was like having a first chance at the presidency. Which then makes the question relevant. the question really asks... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 149 of 202
Indoor Dental Clinic OlympicsFirst of all, I have been a correctional public health dentist for over 20 years. Some days are busy, some downright exciting. But when a correctional facility is locked down, the day can drag on and on. It was on one of those days that this story takes place.I was fortunate to have 2 dental stude... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally wrong to use mice or dogs in medical research?: 37 of 48
If one accepts that human suffering is bad and that relief of suffering is good, then a moral person would do that which is necessary to relieve that suffering. It is as if a cab driver, faced with the dilemma of swerving his speeding cab to avoid a road obstruction. In swerving the cab, the driver has to choose whether to tu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Financial crisis: There's plenty of blame to go around: 44 of 57
Who is to Blame?Borrowers and LendersWikipedia references poor judgment of the borrower as one of the factors in creating a housing bubble. Lending practices did change because of pressure from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and nonprofits on lenders to provide loans to low or no income borrowers and then, no documentation loans. Ma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I'll be fine: 121 of 154
Fine. That's just fine. Oh, I'll be fine,don't worry about me...just give me a moment.It's fine with me, I'll just wait in line.How are you? I'll be fine. In a minute or two.If time heals all wounds,I'll be fine,....in time...no reason or rhyme.yeah I'll be fine, as dumb as it sounds,as if there could ever be enough time.Doct... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Rosacea: Symptoms and treatment: 12 of 15
What is it?Rosacea according to the Merriam- Webster Collegiate Dictionary is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving especially the skin of the nose, forehead, and cheeks that is characterized by congestion, flushing, telangiectasia(small surface visible blood vessels), and marked nodular swelling of tissues of the nose. I... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Stocks: Worth the risk?: 8 of 10
What is a stock and how does this make you money?Stock is a type of security that shows ownership in a company or corporation and represents a claim on the share of the company assets and earnings. That's why the term stock is interchangeable with the term share. So a stockholder is part owner of the company. The percentage o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories A Thanksgiving story: 25 of 27
Lying on his bed as a cold, pelting rain pounded the tin roof of his "new" house, Gerry began to cry softly in the late afternoon semi-darkness. He had been doing that more days than not. At least, the sound of the rain drowned out any sounds as he made himself stop. He dried his face with a quick swipe of his shirt sleeve an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The grandfather clock: 51 of 54
The pendulumclicks its rhythmlike the rhythm of lifetime ever moving forwardfrom birth to deathencapsulated in a tall casewith a glass coveran upright coffin of time,a grandfather clock. More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Political misuse of the military: The dangers of military adventurisim: 9 of 9
Military adventurism is indeed a dangerous thing. In the United States, the military should serve the function of the protection of the national interests of our country. Those functions include protection of our borders from enemies both foreign and domestic, the defense of our allies under existing treaties, and the offensi... More..