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I hope I don't come off sounding too conceited if I describe myself as sort of a minor league, new-age renaissance man. That's with a major emphasis on the "minor" of course, as I believe it's essential to retain some semblance of humility or, at the very

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why we care so much about celebrities: 2 of 130

Celebrities - you can love them or hate them, but you sure can't ignore them! But as for why, well I believe that differs from generation to generation-X. I'm what ya might call old-school and my main reason for following a particular celeb largely has to do with whether I like/admire them or if I find them attractive (being ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: An enriched life: 1 of 16
WATERFALLS ENDLife, like the river, may wander and turnround the obstacles met 'long the way.For bending is easier than effort spentin doing what's right every day.Quickly life's waters flow.Where does time seem to go?Flown on the wings of the wind.For too late tomorrow,the time you now borrowleads swiftly to waterfalls end.E... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Are great singers born with their talent?: 4 of 57

In most cases GREAT singers are born with a natural gift (as are thousands every year) and then they manage to rise to the top, into the ranks of the truly great, through hard work, tenacity and an unfailing belief in themselves and their gift. And when I speak of great singers I am talking about the quality of their voice, t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Hillary Clinton's qualifications to be president: 6 of 51
Hillary Clinton lacks the most important quality this country needs in a President, and that is the ability to tell the truth. After more than seven long and grueling years under the current Liar in Chief, Mr. Bush, this country needs and demands a leader who will speak truth to the American people. The incredible challenges ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soul Mates: 68 of 246
My Soul Mate AwaitsHer eyes flash laughter from the soulas if twin stars shined from her depths.Love springs eternal from her heartand fills the lives of those who call her friend.Joy and goodness are the qualities I seewhen she smiles, so fresh and radiant.Child-like she brings to life an airof clear sweet innocence not ofte... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Near death experiences: 2 of 7
A New Beginning He died in a cold darkened motel room, a worn-out traveler just passing through. Now winter stilled his lonely heart, the guttered candle finally flickered out. And as the darkness soothed his weary soul, and sloughed away the weight of years, the countles... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Non-religious founding of the US: Exposing America's Christian foundation myth: 5 of 15

To those who have opined here and elsewhere on this site, defending some imagined Christian foundation, some inseparable link between the Bible and the Constitution of this great country or ours, I feel compelled to add my voice in negation of this theory. In less verbose terms, the idea is as full of holes as a cheese grater... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 56 of 145

Hmmm, I can't help feeling that this is an exercise in futility. After all, attempting to objectively select a mere five films as the best of all time without defining the parameters or at least outlining some basic guidelines won't get you close to the stated goal. Of course any actual attempt at reaching this goal would imm... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Does Nicole Richie have what it takes to become a mother?: 30 of 76

I should know better than to get involved in this conversation, but I just can't resist. First of all whoever posed this question once again failed to state it correctly, as so often is the case. As it is currently phrased, the obvious answer is YES, of course she has what it takes to become a mother, or at least I will give ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 335 of 784

LET LOVELet love be your guidealong the path less traveled,Blaze the way with joyous heartthat other souls may follow.Find love as your sourcethe light within you gather,Whirl brightly in the danceof life with hope and laughter.Take love as your shieldand sword divinely wielded,For hate, fear and anger allmust yield to loves ... More..