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I am 49, and a twice published poet.
I busy myself with writing, farm work, horses and other animals.

I'm an author who is still waiting for his first book to be picked up by a traditional publisher. I'm working on several other projects right now, including

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 19 of 1320
-Opposites-I sought wealth, but found poverty.I sought harmony, but found discord.Continually, I prayed for peace,and yet the nations warred.Love has been displaced by hate.Suspicion upended trust.In vain I have sought waterin never ending dust.I sought the good, yet evil cameand it seems no surprise-that I sought God, but fo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 5 of 121
To: John, supervisor, and Tom, head of Human Resources, and Union OfficialsFirst, to my supervisor: I want to thank you for calling to my attention that we do not live in the US. I should have realized the USSR merely changed locations to North America. I guess the joke is on me.I also want to thank you for your partiality on... More..
Other What's the best cloud shape you ever saw?: 4 of 36
Clouds are works of art, even if just made of water vapor. I have seen several, however, that make me look up and wonder: What in the world (or out-of-this-world?) caused this particular shape to form? I have a picture of one of three of the best clouds I've ever seen. I took the picture somewhere between Minnesota and Florid... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Autumn inspiration: 2 of 16
There is a strange chill in the air this morning: a mocking, taunting chill. My calendar shows that it is still summer. Outside, the horses graze contentedly, oblivious to the change that is beginning. Yet, I can feel it. Summer and Autumn are engaging in a game of peek-a-boo which will lead, inevitably, to the final wrestlin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should women be allowed to play on Major League Baseball teams?: 3 of 23
Should women be permitted to play Major League baseball? It may surprise a lot of you to know that from 1943 to 1954, women had a professional baseball league. The semi-documentary, "A League of Their Own" (A movie with Tom Hanks and Madonna) paid tribute, in kind, to the girls who played this sport. The "All American Girls P... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is America ready for a black president?: 12 of 66
Is America ready for a person of color as President? I'd say we're ready for a human of any type. I hate using color as an identifier: it is not how I was brought up. It may surprise the lot of you to know that when I was younger I supported Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan as candidates. This was back in the decade of the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Speculating on the next president: 5 of 27
2008 has arrived. The campaigns for President are in Full Swing. But predicting the outcome of such campaigns are generally fruitless, futile endeavors. It's like trying to pick the winner of the Kentucky Derby when you know absolutely nothing about horses, let alone the horses that are actually involved in the race.Senator O... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Does Obama's election signal a new day for America?: 1 of 5
The 42 people who have served as President (NOTE: Stephen Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, but he is still one person, and this accounts for the discrepancy in Numbers of the Presidents.) have entered the office with one thing in mind: Change. And very few of them have been able to carry out their plans, no ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Is the New York City Board of Health's ban on trans fats in restaurants constitutional?: 2 of 9
New York City. Los Angeles. Washington, D.C. They have one thing in common: Going overboard - violating the Constitution - in the name of "protection".Imagine, if you will, being in New York City. You go to your favorite Restaurant, and your heart is set on a wonderful pork loin - the best in the city, in fact. You don't even... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Clinton and Obama are hurting the Democratic Party: 4 of 17
I have always classified myself a Republican since I began voting. Not an ultra-conservative Republican, nor a liberal Republican, but a "main-stream" Republican-a "middle of the road" Republican with a few extreme views. And this year, I've been watching the Democrats (or as I sometimes call them, Demoncrats). I'm very inter... More..