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I have been writing poetry and essays for several decades. I am sixty years old and served in Vietnam in 1967 through 1968. When I returned I had many things burning in my mind and soul and took to keeping a journal to sort out my thoughts and feelings.

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Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention The harms of drugs versus the harms of the 'War on Drugs': 3 of 44
The Harm of Drugs vs the War on Drugs.There is no doubt there are harmful effects from the abuse of drugs, legal and illegal. Alcohol and tobacco lead the field in harmful effects with tobacco taking over 400,000 lives per year and alcohol accounting for 110,000 lives. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, taken as directe... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Exercise your way to good health: 1 of 9
Core MusclesExercise is the best medicine, and in some cases the only medicine that will work for some discomforts. For example, there is no pill for weak core muscles. Weak core muscles contribute to instability, lower back pain and poor posture.The core muscles are the area around the trunk and pelvis including the lower ba... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) More stress than sincerity: Should we reconsider the way we celebrate holidays: 8 of 38
Holiday StressAre the holidays stressful to you? If the answer is yes, the next question is, what can be done differently? There is going to be a certain amount of stress during the holidays no matter what we do but I believe some stressors can be brought to a tolerable level.In my youth I always looked forward to the holiday... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 31 of 135
The Healing ToolThe old two toned Chevy Impala rattled and slid on the gravel road shaking off little pieces of rock salt rust. Country roads splintered off to crumbling grey barns and abandoned farm homes, one with its wind direction rooster looking at the ground. Other wheel rutted dirt roads lead to well kept homes and bar... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders How to tell if you sleep too much: 3 of 5
How Can You Tell If you Sleep Too Much?If you think you are sleeping too much you may have a sleep disorder called hypersomnia or excessive sleepiness. It seems like there is a name for everything these days. Even though sleep specialists admit they are not sure what causes it they gave it a name. Maybe it should be followed ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Reflections: Truths of life for development of self and mankind: 3 of 5
The Power of SmileI used to teach Truth Principle classes at a Unity church to 11 and 12 year old students. It was a privilege for me to see young minds at work wrestling with abstract ideas of God and faith, and forgiveness as well as other topics.One Sunday one of the boys came in, I'll call him Nick, dragging his feet. He ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Why we live: 14 of 19
Why we liveWe live because we are compelled by the creative source that brought this all about to live. We are driven constantly by instinct to survive even under the most compelling and arduous conditions.Imagine if you will a total black out of living things. The Source alone existed in vast silence. No laughter or tears. N... More..