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About me - Travis Griffith

I became a writer in high school, when I was asked to write a term paper on phobias for a psychology class.

Well, it turns out there are some really funny phobias out there and that's the direction I took the paper.

The teacher didn't even grade it, just wrote

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Exercise: 2 of 76

Americans are constantly being criticized for being overweight. The average American male has about 20 extra pounds clinging to his midsection. Sure, you find the occasional athlete who has the much-desired six-pack, but most of us possess the entire keg. But have we ever stopped and wondered if our country's wildlife has th...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Underwear: 1 of 20

It's not every day that I break a 30 year-old record. And I guess not everyone would consider what I did breaking a record, but it's as close as I'm ever going to get. I bought new underwear. In all of my 30 years, I have never successfully purchased my own new underpants (or even old ones, for that matter.) Up until last we...
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Spirituality and religiosity: 11 of 20

"Religious people frighten me. Spiritual people inspire me." Of all places to read a message that really hits home, the back bumper of a rusty old car is perhaps the least expected. However that bumper sticker, seen nearly a year ago, still rattles truth through my mind. And that's saying a lot, coming from a 30-year-old guy...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting: 111 of 130

I remember when my life became considerably more moist. Perhaps you're thinking I have taken up swimming, or bought into a towlette company. But you would be wrong. I became a parent. I really should have expected the wetness that goes along with becoming a parent. I did know that babies eat nothing but liquid, which inevita...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The changing role of the father: 23 of 25

When my son was born six years ago, I would have told you that I knew exactly what it takes to be a daddy. Turns out all I knew was how to become a father. The difference is surreal. For years my perception of what it meant to be a father was to work hard and earn money for my family. This is a respectable commitment that is...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 81 of 82

How should we judge one's value of their contribution to humanity? Or perhaps, how DO we judge that contribution? The man who contributes by advocating for world peace is judged by a committee and awarded one million dollars and a Nobel Prize, while the woman who advocates for peace and love inside her home is modestly recog...
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day should be every day: 18 of 18

I'm sharing a dedication I've written for my wife. I need to preface this by saying this is a woman who is supporting me in a decision to leave the financialy lucrative corporate marketing world to pursue my passion for writing. I've learned a lot about love in the past year, and appreciate her like never before. Each day I ...