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A long time story teller recently turned writer. I have recently had my first book, "Law and Odor" accepted to be published by Publish America. It's available from most online book retailers.

I am presently working on two other books I plan to have ready for

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 11 of 298

The man in the mirror looks just like me. We do a lot of the same things, he and I. I can see him step out of sight just as I go to start the water in the shower. He walks back into view as I step up to the sink to brush my teeth. The man in the mirror looks the way I feel. Spent, rejected, loathsome. He drudgingly scrubs th...
Sciences > Cellular Biology Do you think genetic altering is right or wrong?: 1 of 7

In Greek mythology the Chimera was a creature composed of three animals, head of a goat, body of a lion, and the tail of a serpent. The beast was supposedly slain by the warrior Bellerophon. Many of us may already be familiar with this story. What most of us are unaware of is that chimeras are real and may soon become a majo...
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Most powerful superheroes: 26 of 51

The most powerful superheros are the ones that capture our emotions and imaginations. For a superhero to be truly powerful we must feel their plight and desire their abilities. Powerful hero's stories make us dream of being them yet at the same time make us not want to be them. Look at any of the favorites, Batman, Superman,...
Education > College Study Tips Tips for succeeding in college: 7 of 12

Your survival of your first week of college is almost entirely dependent on you. Your commitment and effort are probably the most important tools to your success. Without these you will most likely struggle to stay ahead. However, if you are committed you may wish to try some of the following ideas, if you haven't already. A...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The human mind: 20 of 33

The crowd of students dispersed and I could hear their voices pick up like the chatter of birds. Every one heads off to their various activities. I start off across the gravel parking lot and it crunches underneath my feet. The crunch is low and barely audible. I come to a dirt path, and pause to view the lake. I notice the ...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How your thoughts affect your body: 4 of 5

Aristotle believed you must be able to get angry with the right person, at the right time, to the right degree and for the right purpose. Self control such as this is referred to as Emotional Intelligence. Emotional intelligence is considered a combination of various skills such as self awareness, self control, and empathy. ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self reflection: 123 of 151

While attempting to write this essay I found I could not think of a subject. I wracked my brain trying to decide what passion of mine to describe. Now while I have many passions in life, too many to name here, one stands above all others in my mind. Since I was a young boy I have always had the desire and need to learn. This...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family: 32 of 39

This essay pertains to a subject that pains me to discuss: my family. As far as I am concerns it contains only two members: me and my mother. We left New York and the rest of the people who share my bloodline without so much as a second thought. I have not seen or spoke to one of my treasonous siblings or self-absorbed relat...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is television worth watching?: 37 of 38

In my lifetime I have heard many different opinions about television. Some people believe T.V. to be a negative influence, others feel it a necessary part of daily life. My feelings on television are that it is a tool like a knife or a library. As with any tool how it is used is entirely dependent on the person wielding it. ...
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Activities to do on a sunny day: 14 of 14

Hobbies are a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your free time. They can also relieve stress. I have quite a few hobbies. One activity in particular I keep coming back to is the capture and study of reptiles. I like being out in the woods, eyes twitching back and forth hoping to see a snake or possibly a turtle. I also lik...