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I was born and raised in the city of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, 500 miles North-West of Montreal, Canada. After living there 21 years our family moved to Toronto, a culture shock after coming from an isolated mining community.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Loneliness: 62 of 92
STUFFED IN A BOX It was quite simple to hide from the early morning sun. All Paul had to do was pull down the shade gaining an opportunity for added sleep. But his restless spirit had a most difficult time settling down. So, he decided to leave his bedroom and go downstairs to his sister's vacant room. Paul moved quietly fro... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Nature: 36 of 51
WHY DO WE NEED NATURE? In the eyes of many Nature is essential for the survival of the human race. Its forest areas provide recreation, a habitat for fowl and beast, absorbs harmful Carbon Dioxide and exhales ingredients essential to maintaining proper oxygen content for continuing the evolution of our species. As an example... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles A guy's take: How to find a good man: 17 of 23
lISTEN UP LADIES! Word Count = 498 In my estimation there are many men looking for someone to share their life with. And I can only reflect on my own experiences. I was a bachelor 33 years ago, and after two dates, I proposed to my precious, who at the time had three children. We now have a fourth and he is going on 41. As a... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The future: 21 of 28
DO WE NEED NATURE? Yes. In spite of challenges Nature provides recreation, a habitat for fowl and beast, and an escape from the stress of everyday life. Industry should be allowed in areas of high unemployment with a fair percentage of net profits diverted to recreational development and outdoors preservation. The Amazon is ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 207 of 254
WRITING IS FUN AND OTHER WORDS My writing combines a love of the outdoors with contemporary issues. After spending much time hiking and camping in my youth, my dad said, "Be careful you don't turn into a tree." Instead I married my wife, Esther 32 years ago and four children and five grandchildren later, we now live in the l... More..
Pets & Animals > Pets & Animals (Other) Does only the human animal mourn?: 27 of 33
A FAMILY OF LOONS It is such a joy to hear loons during sunset, or early dawn. When their sounds infiltrate your soul, it creates a bond of friendship between man and nature. This story is a non-fiction account of a family in love with one another, and how they came to grow closer. * The white lines on mother-loon's neck con... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Worldview influences: 5 of 6
FRISKY AMERICA In my estimation, Americans are special people. And I wonder why there is such a degree of hostility towards them. My first experience with these charming "Yanks," was in Moosonee, Ontario on James Bay, a way back in 1967. At that time many USA lads came to hunt for Canada geese in the anticipated freezing wea... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 126 of 150
CATS I HAVE KNOWN A dictionary definition of cat, states, "a small flesh-eating animal, often kept as a household pet" I prefer the definition of friend, "a person bound to another by affection, esteem, and intimacy. And JC, a member of our family for almost eighteen years easily related to those words. Our dear black and wh... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A family day out: 6 of 7
AN ACT OF CARING When I was a child, I acted as a child; a Biblical refrain, which helped me mature through the years. And during the interval since my youth, memories of events are twisted, reformed. Even embellished to the point of an offense. Such was one of the incidents carried in my mind for too long. Forgive me Father... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Should you run and hide or face problems with friendships: 17 of 19
GOODBYE, AL Memory lingers like an earwig, lurking in some dark corner of my mind. I can't seem to forget you Al, not even after all these years. Remember Allong years ago? You and your wife, Jo-Anne stood with me in this wind. In a few hours our flight from Toronto's Malton Airport would hurl us northwards to Moosonee, on J... More..