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I once wrote an article called "The Bio Thing" where I courageously said what I'm sure others would like to say, but dare not. If there is a place for this article on helium someday I will submit it. Writing self biographies is futile, as one usually over

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Laughter: 2 of 10

Comedy Happens I was due in traffic court at 9:30. This was my first traffic court with my first ticket. I was amazed that I wasn't nervous, as I came along side the court house and parked. After my court appearance, leaving the building, I approached my car and noticed a ticket on my windshield. The ticket was telling me th...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a parent: 26 of 68

It was Sunday, January 22nd, 2006. Thinking about my dying father, I entered the church and stepped into the sanctuary. I thought about the fact that certain cultures dance in the face of hardships. As dancing is not uncommon in our church, I found my feet moving to the rhythm of one of the songs. I found great strength in t...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Nature's seasons: 13 of 22

FOR THE WINTER PEOPLE Summer is given way to Fall where I live. It's a beautiful time of year. The overhead canopy explodes into a multiplicity of splendor, making any menial trip to the marketplace a feast for the eyes. Each year I anticipate the change and watch the leaves expectantly. I wonder, will it be a long season? I...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Adventures with a shopping cart: 16 of 21

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE There are two places in our town I hate to go. One is that kind of grocery store that looks more like a warehouse than a grocery store, and Wal-Mart.You may pay less, but you have to fight for it. I especially hate going there when it is pay-day, because there are four sets of parents with 3...
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Conflict: 7 of 8

Got Bag? Someone once said that marriage is a good institution for those who need to be institutionalized. I've been institutionalized for 34 years with Curt, a man who is the South Pole to my North. I was raised in a family that was very exclusive. We didn't have people over or go anywhere. "Vacation" was not a word we unde...