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I have over 25 years experience in computer programming, systems design, technical drawing and technical writing, and more recently, Web site development; a few years experience in amateur radio (long inactive), electronics design and construction, optical

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christian: 17 of 67

ONLY ONE ROBE (1996) It would be a good day. The Accuser slipped his cufflinks into place and looked up into the full-length mirror. His white suit was impeccable, and the red necktie of fine silk perfectly adjusted. His shoes glistened like polished ebony. His sterling watch chain shimmered in the light which fell upon him ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 336 of 1148

TO HAVE SEEN THE CAPTURED FOOTAGE (1999) Some of our fathers hid the Jews, hoping to save a holy remnant Of a people driven from their shops and homes and farms, Hated, it must have seemed to them, by everyone but God. Some of our mothers made them biscuits and sandwiches, And, although they couldn't make them really Kosher,...
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control How to use a pulsejet engine to power a model vehicle: 1 of 1

I won't try to describe how to design and build an engine - there are plenty of discussions on the www.pulse-jets.com forums (and several other places) where these issues are discussed in detail. Instead, I'll concentrate on describing how to actually use such an engine to power a land-based vehicle. There are many, many pot...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-reflection: 403 of 458

ON VAN GOGH'S SELF-PORTRAIT, SAINT REMY, 1889 Whose face is this here painted on your canvas? Is that really you? Or was it you, and later became me? The faces that we had when we were young Were only canvases. And every year, We painted over what we'd done before. The colors of our loves are buried, Layer upon layer, beneat...