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A published author outside of Helium.com since the 1980's, I was once even awarded as international writer of the week by renowned actor, Rutger Hauer. I've been a solid writer of intense fiction since college days and beyond, I once held positions as Sr.

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Choosing the handgun for self defense: 5 of 20
For years now, I have had an ongoing argument, a discussion really, with a friend. The arguement goes something like this:"One should always have a weapon at hand in order to be ready for the unexpected."I think he fears an attack coming on him when he least expects one. Perhaps sometime when he is out and about on the street... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Is the Bible trustworthy?: 41 of 160
What is the Bible? Christian Bible, Buddhist JesusHow do you view what the bible is? How do you view its main character? Why, out of Jesus' 33 years on earth, do we really only know about 16 of them? And even what there is, does not have great passages of his direct words nor give much on his studies and travels.This article ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq A look at the Blackwater controversy in Iraq: 6 of 19
Blackwater - The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill And other thoughtsA few months back I heard a guy named Jeremy Scahill talking on NPR or it might have been on BBC radio, about the US Military's main mercenary subcontracting company, Blackwater. So I bought Jeremy's book, somewhat out of cur... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 62 of 192
I have long wandered and wondered, searched and contemplated the best way to move through life on the city streets, in my culture and neighborhood and among my fellow citizens. Violence follows the unsuspecting. Bad things happen during good times. One should be prepared for anything and should pay some degree of one's waking... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Sensuality: 2 of 6
What is erotic? What is sensual? We all have preconceived ideas on what we find erotically, sexually arousing. Some of those things are so deeply seated there is little one can do about it other than, perhaps, alter it a little. In some cases however, those deeply seated desires and erotic considerations can be enhanced, adde... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is television worth watching?: 17 of 49
So why CAN'T we all have what we want on Television?Sometimes I think we just need someone else running things.OK, most of the time I think that.Its too bad that the bottom line isn't quality and to just do what is right, instead of just what makes the most money.As we all know, pleasing the masses does not assure quality, ra... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Self perception and weight: 7 of 20
Date a fat girl? Why not? Prejudiced?Can you look past the weight long enough to get to know the person, or do you automatically write them off because they are not slender? How do you feel about people who are full figured or BBW as they like to call themselves? Are they Big Beautiful Women? Should they maintain this moniker... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Hell: 5 of 13
Hell and InsanityHell, hath no fury...like Hell.And, its never what you expect.There is nothing to edit here except the story itself. And if it could be divulged in the last remaining moments of Human History, this would be the most appropriate of times and places to share of this story.After all, no one will be interested af... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Dating: Unrealistic expectations: 9 of 23
Obnoxiously Picky or Simply Discriminating: Dating with SanintyOK now, let's be real. If you want a relationship, you need a set of aesthetics or values that you absolutely want and/or absolutely don't want. Then you need to find someone that matches up to those valuations. Of course they need to find you acceptable too, but ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Struggle in life: 53 of 128
"Sweet Jane"Blue skies of purest azure velvet. That's what I can see from my position on the lounge. I shifted my head. One cloud was drifting over to me. It was a day full of languid, comfortable day dreams. I sipped again at my mint Julep.God, it was so refreshing.A breeze, warm, yet cooler than the surrounding air, gently ... More..