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I live in Hollis, a wonderful little town in New Hampshire.

I am a flexible writer, meaning I feel I can write anything from poetry to opinion pieces. My prime writing is screenwriting as I tend to be a visual person.

I am very interested in history and its

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should women be forced to serve if a country imposes a military draft?: 1 of 31
Equal rights and freedoms should always mean equal responsibility to defend those rights and freedoms. If the Unites states revises comprehensive military services for its eligible citizens, then all eligible citizens by definition includes women. Military service can be done in two ways: a military draft in response to an at... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fairy tales: 3 of 64
Once upon a time there was a traveling Rabbi known for his great heart and his love of helping others. He roamed the country seeking opportunities to do good.One day he came upon a small village called Tridsville, set at the foot of a mountain. On the top of the mountain was an ominous looking fortress. The villagers, who wer... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Memorable war movies: 1 of 13
There are many memorable war movies; some focus on larger events, while others focus on small unit actions, and individual acts of courage. Some of my favorites follow:THE LONGEST DAY - An International All Star cast, epic in scale and written with the advice of actual Allied and German commanders, soldiers and civilians who ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 56 of 654
A dream came calling...Strafing memories jumbled by days,longing for order, love trembleson the edge of imagery divine.Falling dark knight flows like jam,running for home, fear cementsme to the flashing ground.Unchanged dreams changing change;becoming reality, life hovernext to the insane chasm.A dream came calling......and I... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration What do you think about George Bush's politics?: 5 of 49
George Bush's domestic politics are ruled by business interests and his international politics by his vision of himself as a genius who has all the answers.George Bush has to be one of the most condescending presidents of all times. He speaks to the American people was if they were 5 years. His are the politics of elitism, wh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought The purpose of religion: 5 of 41
The purpose of religion is not a static concept and constantly evolves as society evolves. Originally religion was an attempt to understand, and somewhat control, the way their world worked. Primitive hunters learned that under certain conditions the hunt was more successful. Their rites of worship included ceremonial recreat... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Boomer humor: You might not be a baby boomer if: 5 of 40
You might not be a baby boomer if...You have an attention and memory span of 2.9 seconds.You consider text messaging a good value.You have an attention and memory span of 2.9 seconds.You spend more on electronics than you do on food.Lining up to buy the latest game box seems like a good idea.You have an attention and memory s... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Memorable TV cartoon characters of the past and present: 6 of 45
My favorite cartoon series is "DangerMouse", about a cartoon superspy. Created in the UK by Cosgrove/Hall Productions, it first aired in the UK in 1981. It aired here in the US on Nickelodeon from 1984 to 1986. It was their highest rated show at the time.The title character is a white secret agent mouse. His sidekick is a bum... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Understanding the psychology of atheism: 8 of 57
The origin of atheism can be found in the rise of philosophy and reason. Atheists reject deities and supernatural explanations as a basis for establishing motives for human behaviors and moral codes. Atheist instead tend to embrace secular philosophies like humanism where, for example, there is an ability to recognize and cho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Murder of Benazir Bhutto: Another tragic victim of terrorism: 3 of 21
The murder of Benazir Bhutto demonstrates on thing very clearly - those who ally and support al Qaeda are only allying with and supporting their own worst enemies.Al Qaeda and those in Pakistan's current political and military system who support them may see removing Bhutto as a gain, but at best it will be a short-term gain ... More..