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I have worked as a freelance journalist/columnist for the past 28 years for several different publications.
My interests and views are many. I look at writing as both an outlet and an avenue for artistic expression. Both facets are important no matter the

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Reflections on the best and worst of karaoke: 1 of 53
Right out of high school I was the singer of a rock band. We never paid a great deal of attention to karaoke and only frequented bars where live bands filled the stage. By 22, however, the band had dissolved and I was in central Nebraska. One night I was shooting darts in the local bowling alley bar with a friend of mine whe... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 8 of 87
In order for kids to understand the foundations of law and society in this country public schools should absolutely offer courses in the Bible. Many will read this and cry "But what about constitutional separation of Church and State?" The fact is there is no constitutional separation of church and state. The concept was fro... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Can an alcoholic ever drink again socially?: 2 of 16
Alcoholism is merely a symptom of a deeper problem that typically stems from childhood trauma. This is true for all addictions. As it is, 12-step programs help individuals not drink but going deeper into recovery is often scoffed at and rarely embraced. The ironic thing is that the unwillingness to embrace the true nature of... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals?: 10 of 72
I am not a member of PETA and this is not some dramatic emotional plea for rights for lab rats...I'm not even a vegetarian. But no, it isn't right to test cosmetics or anything else on animals. The idea that we are somehow free to do whatever we want to animals and the environment is sad. We are merely stewards of God's crea... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life The true meaning of success: 11 of 70
Success is hard to define if we are too eager to narrow the scope of the word to a simple idea. I won't be as pedantic as some would be in defining the abstract concept of Success. I rather prefer Earl Nightingale's definition. He said, 'Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal." Two things stand out ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life: 54 of 338
Twice as Hard Billy stood on the front porch of Curtis's house. A bungalow-style home originally built in the 1930's that Curtis and Billy spent months remodeling. They turned the basement into four rooms; an office, a playroom for the kids, a full bathroom and a laundry room. They installed cedar siding and new windows and ... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Should the US continue China's privileged trade status?: 3 of 16
China's privileged trade status was a bad idea for the American people when it was granted and it still is today. But, the idea behind it was not to benefit the American people anyway. Our political and business leaders played into China's hands. Our collective greed and drive for profit at all costs gave China this status. ... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Humanity: 1 of 4
The Loner Syndrome Scene opens with a man pushing a broom in coveralls and whistling "Desperado". Man: OhI didn't see you there. How's it going? I couldn't be better. This is a great gig as far as prison jobs go. See I don't spend a lot of time with the other prisoners anyway. My social worker says I don't mix well with othe... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 23 of 82
The simple fact of the matter is many in our current culture think they must kiss up to get ahead...or stay employed. The truth is one will only be a true asset to any company if one stands on character, principle and is true to ones self. Sound cheesy? Maybe it is but it's also true. The problem today is people look at life... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Should Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) have resigned?: 6 of 20
Simply based on the fact that Senator Craig is involved in a "sex scandal" I would have to say no. Given the recently history of this type of behavior in the entertainment world, of which I consider politics a part, he cannot be called to resign. The reaction to this case speaks to a deeper problem in this country politicall... More..