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I was born in Pueblo, CO and called Colorado home for most my life until recently. I am a graduate of Colorado State University-Pueblo with a BA Degree in English and Professional Writing. I am a lifetime member of Sigma Tau Delta (The International Society

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Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) Light-hearted looks at the occupational hazards of being a writer: 1 of 22
If you are one of those unfortunate individuals that shares your life with a writer, you have my condolences. Writers are weird.We bound from our beds in the middle of the night just to sit and squint at blank computer screens claiming that the "Muses" are trying to communicate with us. We often talk to ourselves which in its... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Brief encounters: 8 of 59
Earl Coleman could see the lady was in trouble as he rolled up behind her new car steaming on the side of the road. The dust from his truck enveloped her as she stood next to it talking on a cell phone. She finished her call and secured her phone without taking her eyes off of him. Earl reached for a can of Sko... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Death of a parent: 7 of 46
Apparently the driver of the car didn't see the red light, or maybe like so many other drivers, he chose to ignore it. We'll never really know for sure. What is sure is that my father held onto his life as long as he could. He held on long enough for us to gather and say goodbye. We tried to be strong as we stood at his beds... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Artists: 2 of 11
I've been away a while contemplating my calling to become an artist. It is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. It almost certainly means a commitment to a life of poverty and solitude. Perhaps that is why becoming an artist is more of a calling rather than a conscience choice. Unlike most other careers, an artist usually... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write a family history: 3 of 11
It is just a small collection of old cassette tapes. I don't even remember whose idea it was to have my grandfather sit down and record some of his favorite stories onto the tapes. All I know is, those tapes have become a family treasure. Try as we may, when someone close to us dies, we find ourselves struggling within a f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Dating and the disabled: 6 of 14

There are only two types of people in this world: the disabled and the lucky. For those of us who are lucky, that can change in the blink of an eye. I am one of the lucky ones, not because I am not disabled, but because I am in love with someone who is. I met Mandy in college several years ago after a professor asked me if I ... More..
Computers & Technology > TV The conversion to digital TV from analog TV: 8 of 17
Some of us won't be making the switch to digital television. It's not because I can't afford cable or satellite television, I can. It's not because I missed out on getting one of those cute little government coupons to offset the price of a converter; I never ordered one. It's because I am taking this opportunity to rid mysel... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Subaru Forester: 1 of 1
Contrary to what automakers want us to believe, not everyone needs an over-rated, super-sized, gas-guzzling SUV to satisfy gaps in our self-esteem or personal image. The proliferation of these beasts have all but eliminated the production of more practical multi-purpose vehicles like station wagons. Fortunately, the folks at ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing a compelling personal profile: 4 of 7
To compose a compelling personal profile, write your own eulogy. What would you want said about you at your funeral? Did you become the person you sought to be? What was your greatest accomplishment? What was your greatest challenge and how did you rise to meet it? What was your greatest regret? While it may sound morbid, th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: Is driving a privilege or a right?: 3 of 5

Driving has never been a "right," it has always been a privilege. The moment you seat yourself behind the wheel, you assume full responsibility for anything and everything that happens as a result of operating that vehicle. Peoples lives depend on your ability to safely operate a vehicle. I have over thirty-five years expe... More..