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Hi,
I am just a down to earth ole hillbillee from a lil valley in West Virginia. I am quite fun to be around and make lots of people laugh without even trying.
At 50 years young(look and act like I am in my 30's)
this dude is often misunderstood. If you do not

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 4 of 183

A student I was not Notoriety I did not know, Yet, I kept going! Through weary eyes I saw How things could be, Inspired by love Not known is what God was giving to me! In search of what Seemed my destiny. Personality Objectivity Soaring above Social graces Insight above daily knowledge Belief in what was real Love beyond per...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Cheap wedding ideas: Tips for getting married in your own backyard: 1 of 16

Well considering that we just got married in our backyard on June 13, 2008, a Friday by the way, this is still fresh in my mind. First off make a list of all that is going to be needed. Here is as follows how we did it and if you think about it you may be able to do it the same way... 1. Tables and chairs can be borrowed fro...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Looking back on childhood and missing it: 6 of 82

There are so many things this writer recalls about childhood. Yes,very much it is missed. Walking along the railroad tracks looking for glass soda bottles without a care in the world. No thoughts of the trains or anything else for that matter. You see there were three cent refunds on every bottle taken back to the store. Tha...
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Confessions of a smoker: 3 of 30

Thinking back to 1965 when I was seven years old and had a paper route. It was an apartment building two miles from my parents house. There was a vending area there with soda machines, candy machines, the laundry area, and of course a cigarette machine. Back then they were 25 cents a pack. Temptation, curiosity, or was it th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Observations: 8 of 67

Open doors are always closed Broken are the stems of a rose, Shadows seem alive at times Enchanted forests are there Reflections in the morning dew View! Alas, the hate is happy This love I have not tasted Inspiration comes and goes Open are the petals of the rose Not all observations can be heard.
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 16 of 83

It was the first day of school and there he was, sitting on a bench trying to figure out how to tie his shoes. We were 6 years old and it was the first day of first grade. I walked up and told him I could tie them for him and did (I eventually taught him how). We became instant friends. And were always doing something for on...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: True love: 46 of 189

My love is mine Your's divine! Taken by beauty Reaching into my heart Unleashed by duty Everlasting the start. Leave no prisoners Open all doors Veering gently Enchantingly I am yours!
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soul Mates: 59 of 229

Sending a message unsaid Our mind path has crossed Unity n'er dread Linking our thoughts! Mind over words unspoken Attached we undoubtably feel Tokens of joy n'er broken Entering a oneness So real!
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't let the moment pass: 5 of 19

Don't let the moment pass Only regrets will happen Not letting That moment pass from me! Learn from this Each an everyday Take each moment seriously. Take a moment to absorb How Each moment bears its orb! Much of life passes by Only to achieve Memories of what could have been Excitingly Not letting the moment pass Take it an...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Benefits of dating older men: 4 of 15

Being as I recently married a 20 year old and I am 50 here was her answer and answers. I did not have to be broke in so to speak. She said that an older man has already been there done that in many situations and can adapt to about anything that comes along. Immaturity is out the window and insecurity. An older man is not lo...