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I was born in the Pennsylvania coal mines in 1981. I write as much as I can and am trying to start my career. I graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor's degree in English Literature in 2004, then headed to Widener University School of Law in

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Politics, News & Issues > Football NFL: What it's like to be a San Diego Chargers Fan: 2 of 7
It is sad to be a Chargers fan quite frankly. The chargers have been a laughable franchise since they were established back in 1960. Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow and L.T. aside, who have they ever had that was any good? Eli Manning's Dad wouldn't even let Eli play football there when he was the first overall draft pick in 2004. ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing The most scenic ski resorts in Vermont: 2 of 6
People tend to go mad when dealing with the hustle and bustle of city life. The constant pressures of career and family can sometimes cause one to become weary and despondent. If you are looking to indulge the senses and release the mind, head no further then Mad River Valley, Vermont. Nestled nicely off of scenic byway 100 t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing How to ski Park City on a budget: 2 of 5
As any astute traveler knows, planning is the key ingredient to any successful trip. If you are dreaming of a fantastic ski vacation in Park City, Utah, but don't think you can afford it, think again! 1. Use the internet. We are lucky to live in an age of flourishing technology, so why not use it? Research the area by going t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 186 of 348
"It's way to dangerous, I'm not going up there!" I yelled to my father on that blistering cold December day the first time he told me to follow him up the mountain side. I was 11 years old and finally allowed to come along on the traditional, scale the side of a mountain and find fresh icicles day. It was a tradition that my ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Frozen: 31 of 53
It's so cold she said, yeah it is tonightIs it my head? I'm just not feeling rightThe moon is awkward and so are youI guess my heart is falling throughThis wasted time, I've had enoughA frozen love, I've given upFind a new and start againA couple of days you'll be fine by thenIt 's so cold she said, yeah it is tonightIs it my... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 81 of 126
You left so quickly in the cabI just sat there on the curbI didn't really think it all that badBut you found it so absurdI sat there drunk and pulling on my shoeYou sped off so swiftlyIn a second you were dewI always drink too quicklyYou know that's nothing newYou sped off so swifltyI think your baby's dueYeah, I think your b... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: My wife: 18 of 28
My wife (country song)My old girl, she don't want me drinkingCause it goes right to my headI know just what your thinkingAnd this is what she said;"The alcohol aint so good for fixinThe things that need it the mostCause all your doing is replacin'Your true love for a toast."Cause all your doing is replacin'Your true love for ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Sunshine: 29 of 44
I love you when I'm coldI hate you when I'm hotI curse you when you're everywhereBut know you're all I gotI know you'll be back tomorrowWhen shadows start to winYou need your rest at nightimeFor a new day to beginYou've burned me bad on purposeMore than a time or twoI command you on persistnaceYour always right on que More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 46 of 69
I moved back in with my parents. Things weren't going well. I knew they had some resentment towards me after I dropped out of law school after my first year and moved back in with them. Only natural I suppose. After a few months of living in that old house with my aging parents, in that tiny microcosm of a town that I grew up... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Ten things every man should be able to do: 34 of 39
Defining manhood has been a common practice since the beginning of the human race. Early man was the hunter and brought food home for his family while the women looked after the children and the cave. A man's worth was directly related to his hunting prowess. Today, attitudes towards manhood have gotten more complex, but ther... More..