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Without GOD and a loving family our time on earth means nothing! I am a devoted husband and father to my 3 kids. My job keeps me from writing on a consistent basis but I try to find the time between all the chaos. I have written a short story and completed

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Atlanta Braves fan: 3 of 12
Okay, I will be the first to say that the Atlanta Braves frustrate me. The fact that they could dominate through 162 games and then falter in the playoffs is baffling! They have left players in the lineup who couldn't hit a grapefruit at times but leave a guy on the bench who have extraordinary numbers. Why does this happen?... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Great baseball managers: 3 of 7
I was reading this article the other day when I realized somethingpeople just don't get it. They think a manager is great because his team wins a title. This thinking defies the laws of nature! How else do you explain Barry Switzer winning a Super Bowl title? That Cowboys team was already put together and almost any manager ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Barry Bonds and Major League baseball's home run record: 30 of 66
The Juice of the Home run record There are those who feel Barry Bonds should not be the home run king. I am one of those individuals. Before I tell you why he shouldn't be king let me share some reasons that the delusional fans utter. Bonds never broke baseball's rules. That is the most common argument. Then these ridiculous... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Home: 5 of 11
Safe at Home As he walked through the impassable sea of paparazzi, an unnoticeable smirk crossed his lips. The flash from the camera bulbs blinded and overwhelmed him like the unmerciful waves of a typhoon. Questions pelted him seemingly from out of nowhere, "What's this about? Can you shed some light on the current situatio... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: 1984, by Van Halen: 4 of 7
The mid to late 80's were ruled by squealing guitars, large hair, and enough makeup on men to make "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" seem like a children's movie. The bands during this era dominated because they had a similar foundation. A solid drummer and bass player held the songs together. The lead singer drew the audience... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Players Most overrated player in the NFL: 15 of 25
Without a doubt there are some overrated players in the game today. Jeremy Shockey comes to mind along with the entire Raiders team. But if you ask for my most overrated, over-hyped player it would be Mike Vick! Yes he plays the most scrutinized position and it would be easy for people to think that my pick is because of his... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Rocky: 7 of 10
Sylvester Stallone has made some questionable choices during his acting career. For instance, Stop or my mom will shoot, what a tragic error in judgment! However, writing the classic screen play "Rocky" was the smartest thing the unknown actor could have ever done. Sly plays the title character but more than that he is Rocky... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Pete Rose be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 21 of 29
There are few players that will ever measure up to Pete Rose. Rose played the game with reckless abandon and gave everything he had game in and game out. He is the all time hits leader and his name is synonymous with greatness. That is until you start talking about the gambling issues. Rose was given a lifetime ban for his i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment Should bodybuilding be made compulsory for students?: 12 of 15
At age 13 I was 5'11" and weighed 115 pounds. It took me until the age of 20 before I reached 135 pounds and by then I stood 6'2"". I was thinner than a rail and a slight fall breeze would blow me across town in the blink of an eye. It would have been great if my middle and high school had a weight lifting class. Sure it wou... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 79 of 81
I must agree that compiling a list of the best movies ever made is near imposible. There are too many factors to consider like genre, actor, storyline, and so forth. Then you must factor in what kind of films an individual likes ( i.e. horror, comedy, suspence ). So without naming a one true all time best here is one of the ... More..