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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Early childhood memories: 1 of 99
I was outside in the hot but refreshing summer breeze, my hand cradled tightly in my Mother's hand. We were exiting a large courthouse where it had just been decided that I would be living with my Mother and her new black husband. I saw a few lingering white people outside, a couple of policemen and a group of black people w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 1 of 55
TURNING FORTY Turning 40? What do you mean? Been there done that. And in between Turning forty ain't nothing You're hardly half spent You've got 40 more You haven't made a dent Oh to relive 40 What glory what fun Try turning 50 You'll think you're done I've been through 40 Oh man, so long ago Once past it there ain't No way ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my wallet: 1 of 44
Inside My Wallet I once had a bulge on my hip So large that it made my pocket rip I tried to remove it so I could peruse it but all I could reach was the tip I worked at my effort for a bit I wanted that bulge to quit I finally pulled it free But all I could see Was a wallet that gave me a fit There were papers and labels an... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a loved one: 3 of 115
I have a travel case my Mom used to carry whenever we moved, which happened to be a lot when I was a kid; about once every six months for nine years running. Its been over 50 years since I remember Mom first using this ox blood travel case. I have it now and I use it to store mementos of my Mom and Dad and my sister, who pas... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My father: 4 of 143
Dad was a strong, resolute, honest man. Not only do I think Dad was a strong and honest man but he was known far and near as that type of man. Dad was like the "Big John" character that held up the mineshaft while everyone escaped, if you can remember that song. That was just my Dad. I can remember first meeting Dad at about... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Falling in love: 5 of 146
FALLING IN LOVE I checked into the Ritz in the middle of the afternoon and waited for what seemed an eternity. I was meeting someone very special and very important tonight. This was a woman, a lady I had been talking with since December. Here it was March already and I had never seen her face once, nor her mine. We had stum... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Two hearts: 5 of 142
TWO HEARTS Two hearts alone in solitude Making one heart full of both Two hearts coming together Under just one solemn oath My heart I blend with yours, dear My heart I give complete I ask for yours in kind, love Together, our desires, replete It's not a fairy tale It's not a game we play Those words we said as vows Mean exa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my purse: 4 of 88
Inside My Purse I'm not a woman And I don't carry a purse Well, if she asks me I do I guess it could be worse When I hold it I can tell There is much more in it Than what first meets the eye In the first second or minute I like rummaging a purse You never know what you will find It's not like a wallet Especially not mine A p... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Black cats: 4 of 76
Black Cats Black Cats pay the price For superstition and fright For the dark eerie night Even if they are really nice Their image, hair on end Adorns Halloween signs Joins screams and whines Cold chills it helps send The witch's best friend Is the evil black cat Sleeping in front of the vat Waiting to further the end Will it... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ironing: 2 of 37
Ironing Gonna match me some socks And polish my shoes Shine up my belt Get rid of my "no job" blues Gonna walk them streets Lookin' like a winner Gonna find someone who wants A real mule skinner Gotta brush my teeth And wash my hair Scrub up all over Act like I care Now I need to iron me a shirt Iron me some britches Get me ... More..