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I'm an independent artist and writer originally from California, but currently located in Montana. I have been a creative individual for literally as long as I can remember and have always relied on my creativity as a means of self-expression, as well as communication

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Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Art that mocks faith: Freedom of speech or slander?: 25 of 61
The interesting thing about freedom of speech is that everyone likes the idea of it in theory, but if someone's practice of it happens to step on their personal set of toes, it's suddenly not so cool anymore. Of course no one out and out SAYS they don't respect the supposed offender's right to freedom of speech or that they d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why you're never too old to write: 27 of 65
There are many things out there that might have an age limit attached to them, but the last time I checked, writing wasn't one of them, nor will it ever be. The reason for this is that human beings are never too old to have stories to tell, and no matter how elderly an individual may live to be, he is never too old to have a ... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Tips for making homemade bread: 9 of 21
If you're like most people, the mere idea of homemade bread automatically conjures up all kinds of pleasant mental images. After all, who doesn't associate the warm, homey smell of a fresh loaf baking away in the oven with the concept of home, happiness and security? If you're also someone who enjoys cooking or baking, then t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fireworks: 3 of 7
The Catherine Wheel........She was a butter yellow star coachA spinning cordite limousineA vehicle of wondersA dizzy acid glitter queenA dangerous dancerA mad and lovely kite on highA dagger-wielding dervishMaking ribbons of the skyA galaxy of vertigoA fever devil spark displayA chemical delusionA harbinger of holidayA white-... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Is it possible to become addicted to writing?: 4 of 8
When I take the time to really examine how I feel about the process of writing, it really does bear many similarities to the way a drug addict feels about his drug of choice. I feel euphoric and alive when I write in a way that I don't when I do anything else. In many ways, my life revolves around the act of writing, especial... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Creating and using a web gallery: 1 of 1
Over the years, I've met quite a few aspiring artists who keep on-line art galleries or art shops like I do and want a few tips on how they can get more people to pay attention to their art, and possibly get to a point where they actually sell prints on a regular basis or land commission jobs every so often. I always give the... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 47 of 93
I remember a day when I believed in at least the possibility of love at first sight. However, I was quite young, very naive, and had little to no real life experience with actual relationships. I am not necessarily saying that love at first sight does not exist. I'm simply saying that at this point in my life, I am a hardened... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The realities of being a writer: 22 of 43
If you believe everything you see in the movies, your mental image of what a writer's life is like is probably a vision of leisure and glamour. You probably see yourself spending your days relaxing with your laptop in the park, a serene smile lighting up your face as pure gold pours from your fingertips. You probably also see... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nightmares: 65 of 121
Neptune's Concubine........Last nightThe heavens caught fire.Each planet and starWas seduced by the treacherous EarthAnd each in turn died in flameAttempting to possess her.From this destructionNeptune alone was spared.And he smothered us allWith an oblivion capeAll tied up in tideAnd hung with mermaids.Last nightI slept on a... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Sanity: 13 of 23
Either she was losing her mind, or she was becoming a ghost a little at a time, fading out of existence molecule by molecule. She didn't know for sure which it was, but at times she really wasn't sure there was much of a difference. Both possibilities meant losing cohesion dissolving and departing gradually over time until yo... More..