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Writer, poet, editor

I am 56 and living in Northeast, Pa. I am married for 29 years and have two children. I have some work on poetry.com and on the Helium site.

I left the site for a year and a half, but am happy to be back.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles: 16 of 498

An MS Patient's Lament Spasticity speaks of crooked paths, where once stood steadfast childhood dreams. Sturdy steps wither in the storm, labyrinths of confusion challenge the mind. Stammer to the left, ditto the right, it's all one can do to stand tall. Feet flutter, spine tingles, mental acuity abridged. Once I had a clari...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion Do baseball salaries buy championships?: 1 of 21

Baseball salaries, including those mega-superstar contracts, will never buy championships. What they will do is promote attitudes, give birth to prima donas and create headlines, good and bad. Lofty salaries can put fannies in the seats, increase revenue from yearbook and scorecard sales, stadium food purchases, cups of beer...
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: What I am thankful for: 4 of 43

How easy is it to be thankful for the smallest things in life and not bitch and complain about what we don't have? Once upon a time, I thought I had the world on a watch chain. Perhaps you know that feeling - 20 something, handsome, girls crazy about you, enough money coming in to have a blast, travel where you want, shop ti...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: More than just friends: 3 of 32

MY WIFE: MY LOVER, MY SOUL MATE, MY BEST FRIEND Once upon a time, we took walks in the park, Collected sea shells on the beach, Now, we're out of touch, out of reach. Once upon a time, we cuddled in bed, Created two beautiful kids, Now I'm treated as if I were dead. Once upon a time, we kissed as if there were no tomorrow, M...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Chicago Cubs: 1 of 10

The 2007 version of the Chicago Cubs will hold off the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals to win the National League Central Division. Through 126 games, the Cubbies are 65-61. It will take about 85 wins to claim the Central Division and I believe they are capable of going 20-16 the rest of the way. Their newly re-sig...
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The most annoying TV ads: 4 of 37

Oye vey! Here we go. I admit I'm a "graduate" of a Madison Avenue ad shop, but in the 80s, it just seemed the talent was better. Today, ridiculous and zany sells. Will somebody please take the GEICO Gecco and send him on a super slow boat to China. Yes, he's cute, but change it up a bit. Create a Mrs. Gecco or a hot to trot ...
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Does a positive attitude help when your chronic illness becomes worse: 2 of 18

Never discount the power of a positive attitude when dealing with a chronic illness. Start with a mantra, create one if you must. I use two which I recite on alternating days. I have MS, But MS Doesn't Have Me, or Tough Times Don't Last, But Tough People Do! I'd be a liar if I said I was never angry, or depressed, or frustra...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How an NFL underdog wins the Super Bowl: 1 of 9

That's why they play the game. Because on any given day, in any given NFL city, an underdog team like the New York Giants can beat a juggernaut like the previously perfect New England Patriots. If you're not living under a rock and had access to a t.v. set, you witnessed one of the truly amazing Super Bowls on Feb. 3, 2008 a...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium What you learn about yourself by joining Helium: 2 of 17

My Helium experience since 2007 has confirmed my passion for writing and editing, my willingness to explore and write about new issues and that earning money is secondary to the art itself. After taking a year off from Helium, I returned early in 2010 to see if anything was new and if the 170 articles I authored to that poin...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: That girl: 3 of 25

Marlo Thomas played "That Girl", She was so beautiful and bright, As Danny's delight, she could warm hearts, With her pretty smile. I wish I had a Marlo Thomas in my life, As a child I was portly and clumsy, I was called a geek, a freak, a variety of " bleeping bleeps." Pretty girls avoided me, In school, at the pool, At the...