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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: What "being in love" means to me: 1 of 58
I am "in love". Of course, depending on the day that can "feel" differently, but I am still in love. I am married, I have three children and my lovely wife and I have been married for 13 years. Over time, our love has changed and we haven't always seen eye-to-eye, but I can definitively say that I am still "in love" and I pl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What I would do if I had no responsibilities for a year: 1 of 34
Whenever this type of issue comes up, I always have to wrestle between doing something for others and being selfish by doing something for myself. In some ways, I feel strongly compelled in both directions because inherently I do strive to help others in life. This isn't to say that I always follow through because I enjoy th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The worst job I ever had: 7 of 55
One summer while I was in college I wasn't able to find a "steady" job for the summer months, so I worked for a temp agency. When I went in to fill out the applications, I requested office work, but given my 6'2", 200-pound frame, I was quickly given a variety of jobs that the agency categorized as "light industrial". Can yo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The true meaning of love in marriage: 7 of 29
LOVE, TRUE LOVE Anytime someone talks about the "true" meaning of something, there is a tendency to be either cliche, sentimental, or vague. To be certain, one should seek after the true meaning of love in marriage, but love is as much a process as it is a moment of emotional ecstasy. Love is a conscientious decision, in add... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The passing of time: 41 of 161
The impatience of youth When we are young, we can't wait to get older. In some ways we encourage this by marking off the days, weeks, and years with regularity. When a baby is born we measure in weeks, then months, and then finally years at around the point that they turn three. Still, we continue to add in half-years when t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: College is easy if you know how to study: 3 of 10
Easy? Since this is a "reflection" article, I will start by stating that I have some issues with specific words in this title. Seldom is college "easy", since it does represent a serious level of academic rigor (at least it should). If college is actually easy for a student, then they are either very gifted, or they aren't g... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What it's like to be a Seattle sports fan: 1 of 3
Pride I am definitively a proud fan of Seattle sports. As a Seattle native, I grew up with the Mariners, Seahawks, Supersonics, and Huskies. I can't say that it has always been satisfying to watch the end results of these teams, but I am a loyal fan and I expect to be so for the remainder of my life. Here are a few thoughts ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Best movies of summer 2008: 3 of 7
Let the effects begin... Each summer we eagerly anticipate the release of the summer "blockbuster" movies. These films are typically big-budget action films that combine specific effects and fantasy stories aimed at entertaining the audiences. Granted, these blockbusters are not always the "best" films of the year. In other ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The most memorable baseball game I've ever attended: 11 of 19
To be honest, I'm not sure how old I was when I went to my most memorable game. If I were to guess, I would say that I was about seven years old. I grew up in the Seattle area, which made a fan of the lowly Mariners since their inaugural season in 1977. My Dad took me to a few games every year in the old Kingdome and it was ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Girl Scout cookies: 7 of 12
Oh, those seasonal girl scout cookies. A little piece of Americana. Little colorful boxes of sugary temptation, just waiting for a glass of milk. It used to be that I was exclusively a Thin Mints person. But, as I have grown older and wiser, I have begun to appreciate the wonder that is the Samoa. In fact, I happen to be nib... More..