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I love to write and my love for movies drove me to write screenplays including a computer-animated comedy feature film entitled MONEY TALKS and a dramatic comedy feature entitled THE LITERALS. Both films are unique and are filled with laughter and inspiration

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Waking up next to the one I love: 3 of 24

Down in dreamland, tales told and untold Some understood, some feared and cold Suddenly, a familiar feeling from within I awake to you, in your arms I am in. Sometimes I fly, sometimes I cry Some for good reason, some for lies Suddenly, a familiar scent nearby I awake to you, in your arms am I. CHORUS There's just one crazy ...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Second chances: 4 of 22

JUST ONE MORE CHANCE If they're making you stressed, you know you'll be alright You're passing this test and gonna win this fight Just pound on your chest and hold your head up high Don't settle for less and just reach for ths sky All you're really doing is stressing Instead of sitting down and resting Stop listen...
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Keys to become a successful baseball pitcher: 3 of 15

I've been a baseball fan for most of my life, but the act of pitching has always fascinated me. For me, there is no better baseball game than a well-pitched 1-0 complete game shut-out. Such a well-pitched game could not have been achieved without some high-level thought process taking into account many factors. Although very...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Trust: 3 of 15

THERES A WORD There's a word It rhymes with true If you haven't heard The word is you There's a word It rhymes with trust If you haven't heard The word is us The word is us The word is us The word is us That's you and me There's a word It rhymes with beauty If you haven't heard That's you and me There's a word It rhymes with...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 26 of 120

My favorite band has always been and always will be The Beatles. Why are they my favority band? There are lots of reasons. I'll begin to tell you why as I will go in order by the time-line in which my interest in them grew. It was the late seventies and I was about 15 years old. Disco was hot. My friends and I loved to liste...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What happened to music in today's world: 7 of 32

While many would agree that today's music is not quite as memorable as those classics from the past, it should be noted that the body of music available to us today is not only evolving, it is also expanding. When you think about it, the fact that today, in the year 2009, we not only have music available to us from the turn ...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 33 of 124

PORTRAIT OF ARTHURS WIFE Chapter One-The McDougal Mansion The presence of Arthur McDougal's mansion was getting the best of Demetrius (Damon) Kane who had been observing it through the steel bars of the huge black gate. It's one of those mansions where you could hardly even see it from the main entrance. The distance between...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Transforming tedium to creative growth while commuting to work: 5 of 17

Depending upon the nature of the commute you might have, there are a number of ways you can transform the stress that goes usually goes along with commuting into a productive time. Again, this all depends on the nature of your commute. For example, if you have a commute that's about an hour and it involves connecting from on...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 86 of 270

DAMIEN'S MIRROR Damien, a Physics Honor student at the New York University, had just arrived back in his dorm after taking one of the most toughest exams he ever took. He was absoluted mentally drained from trying to solve physics formula after physics formula. "Man...That Kleinwall is brutal" complained Damien as he slammed...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Going crazy: 21 of 65

EMOTIONS OF GLASS Drifting thoughts inside my brain Battle emotions that reside on fields of pain Searching to settle inside comfort zones I find myself in the universe alone We can shatter the window of an unforgettable past If we Tip Toe too quickly around emotions of glass Oooh Oooh Only one thing to say Oooh Oooh Just ne...