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I have enjoyed being a writer here at Helium since September 2007.

After serving in the United States Army, and more than ten years in the trucking industry, I decided to return to school. I entered Missouri Southern State University in January 2003.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 9 of 494

REMEMBER ME: Sent away at such a young age, No prom or dates in days to come. Training hard, so full of rage, Lives are lost in a mounting sum. Government calls for more recruits, To fill the gap of missing troops. Stories told of torture by brutes, Families gather in tearful groups. Battles wage in distant lands, Mothers pr...
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) How to catch night crawlers: 1 of 11

Night Crawlers have been a primary fish bait for numerous species for as long as people have fished. While you can always stop by your local bait shop and pick up a tub or two there are several good ways to to catch your own. This will not only save some money, but you can have a little fun too. One of the easiest ways to ga...
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Confederate flag: Heritage or hate?: 2 of 19

The question of "Heritage or Hate" has been debated throughout this country probably since the war ended more than 140 years ago. Unfortunately, many of those involved in these debates are attempting to make a point through emotion or impression, rather than knowledge of the topic itself. For example; the so called "Confeder...
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Largemouth bass fishing tips: 1 of 8

The men and women that pursue largemouth Bass are definitely a dedicated, if not obsessed, group of anglers. They tend to live, breath, and dream about largemouth Bass. This is not a bad thing mind you, because chasing Bass is full of fun and excitement - that is if you are properly equipped to fish for them. When preparing ...
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Best baits for trout fishing: 1 of 8

I have always said that I love to Bass fish and I do, but that doesn't mean I only Bass fish. When I was younger I had the good fortune of fishing some of the greatest Trout streams and rivers in Northern California. Then as I grew older and able to travel I fished many Trout areas in several states and even Europe. When I c...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Table saw safety tips: 1 of 7

Woodworking is a great hobby enjoyed by many. Their ability to turn an ordinary piece of wood into a cabinet, chair, or even a cutting board gives the woodworker a sense of accomplishment. Most woodworkers are familiar with each and every tool they have in their shop and respect them all. That's right, I said respect. The ty...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to let a child know they have parental support: 2 of 12

For a child life can be challenging, stressful, and a myriad of emotional ups and downs. These tend to gain in severity as the child grows older, primarily the pre-teen and teenage years. There is one issue during these times that is very important and that is the support of the parents. Parental support for children at this...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Tips for tracking a deer that's been shot: 1 of 6

All hunters, at one time or another, have made a less than lethal shot. This is not something any hunter wants, which is why they are so often found at the local shooting range before their favorite season. They spend hours, and ammo, honing their skills in order to become the best marksman possible. However, this is not alw...
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Assessing the need for congressional term limits: 1 of 6

So many Americans continually call for Congressional term limits. The idea being, if the politicians are limited in the number of terms they will be allowed to hold office they would perform their jobs better. Well America, for those of you unaware, term limits have been in place for many, many years. These limits take place...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to be a good husband: 2 of 10

How many people actually think about, or even pay attention to, the spoken vows of their wedding day? "To love, honor, and cherish until death do we part" is not merely a suggestion or rule, it is an acknowledgement of your spouse as a valuable part of your new life. If you stop to think about this topic a moment you come to...