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I'm a 28 year old father of 2 with a beautiful wife. I love music, writing, gardening, sculpting, and playing games. I enjoy long walks on the beach, ice-cream, and pretending to be a doggie. I can bring stuffed animals to life, and I just bought my first

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The true meaning of Christmas: 1 of 36
I was talking to someone a few days ago who said most decidedly, "I hate this time of year." I knew they were referring to the mass market Christmas commercial rush that is so prevalent at this time of year. And while I am one who absolutely adores this time of year, I completely understand this attitude. In fact, this commen... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Dealing with a car that's a lemon: 2 of 11
When your car's a lemon, make lemonade. Cars are like people. It's the messed up ones that have the fascinating personalities. It's the lemons that have all the great stories. How many funny stories are there about brand new flawless cars? I am no mechanic. I know very little about the inner workings of an automobile, but I h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What do Mormons believe: 3 of 16
Part 1There is great depth to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Members of the Church are encouraged to study it, because it is rich in faith, testimony, and legacy. I encourage you to study the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.If you want an accurate, fair account of ev... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 30 of 156
In Eden's GardenIn Eden's luscious garden green,where fruit and flow'rs grew wild and free,God's holy presence could be seenbeginning mankind's destiny.Though all was good, and life was fair,and all things lived just as they would,our parents could not progress thereto be like Father as they should.On Eden's soil the tempter ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: For children: 47 of 223
The Clockmaker Once upon a time there was a clockmaker. He could make large clocks, small clocks, blue clocks, green clocks, and just about any kind of clock you could think of. Whenever someone wanted a clock, they would come to the clockmaker's shop, knock on the door, and say, "Clockmaker, clockmaker! Where could you be? I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy: 26 of 79
The Beast of Yonder: Chapters 1-2 What is it about sinking one's teeth deep into the sides of a new number 2 pencil that is so satisfying? Is it the feel of the crushing wood, or is it the crackly sound that the pencil makes? Of course, let's not forget the the feeling of sucking on the smooth eraser at the pencil's end t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Jesus vs. Santa: Give back its true meaning to Christmas: 23 of 55
One of the great traditions of Christianity is symbolism; taking simple everyday things and likening them to great doctrinal ideas. Symbolism is so embedded in the Christian traditions that most of what we do has spiritual origins. No Christian holiday holds more of this symbolism than Christmas. From the jungle bell to the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Practical Christians: 21 of 45
I have Conquered the Jughead American Dream Burger. That's one of my few claims to fame eating a 1 KG (2.2 lb) hamburger with a side order of fries in 35 minutes. That weight didn't include the weight of the bun or extra fillings of the burger, either. 2.2 lbs of pure lean beef. When they brought it out, I thought it took the... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Reasons people oppose gay marriage: 15 of 27
Why I Do Not Support Gay MarriageThis life is not the beginning of our existence, and death is not the end of it. In fact, this life is a very short part of our eternal existence. It is an eternal principle that family consists of a man and a woman with their children. It is also an eternal principle that every man has always... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 252 of 387
Legend of the Irtax In ancient Nuzyeran lore there is a legend, originating in the outskirts of the Salted Valley. According to this legend, centuries ago there were two creatures... In Airsahc, the native Nuzyeran language, the smaller creatures were known as Irtaxelbrow. Translated, this word means, "Scattered warblers," ca... More..