I have been writing for as long as I could hold a pencil. I am a poet and a father of three beautiful girls.

My first collection of poetry was published Feb. 4th.

"Sweet to Bitter."

Born in Wales, I have lived in Canada for 33 years.

My passion is ...

writing, of course.

I know too much about ...

Heartache.

My parents always told me ...

be yourself.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a teacher.

My favorite memory ...

the birth of my first child.

Why I write ...

I have always had stories in my head.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

rereading A Prayer for Owen Meany.

My first job ...

Believe it or not Macdonalds...I was 14.

My best moment ...

still waiting.

My inspiration ...

my children.

Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Who should take a stand against abusive child labor being used in Congo to dig out coltan?

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Stand with me.
Realize, and get angry.

The children of the world are your children. We need to realize that geography and luck allows our children the luxuries that fuel this horrible labor issue. We need to understand as a planet, that our sons and daughters are the sons and daughters of the Congo. We need to stand together to pressure our leaders to take action and lead the world into a bright future.

As North Americans, it is easy to turn a blind eye on the troubles that infect the world. Basic rights and privileges that are taken for granted everyday by a society used to getting what ...

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