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I am a retired professional that enjoys creating little stories about nothing in particular unless it is on a subject that I have spent many years studying as a hobby while I was working. My full name is James J. Wood, Sr.
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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Writers: 1 of 19
You-Foo Report Marge weighs in at about 150 pounds. This put her at a disadvantage with her two previous husbands that liked to do boxing practice at home. Neither one of them ever got a punch in but the experience sharpened Marge's reflexes. Just one frying pan and you are out for the count. She decided that she had to be mo... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Where UFOs come from: 1 of 16
UFO Travel TunesWe have been living in the midst of a pronounced invasion of the so-called UFO's and we don't appear to have gleaned a clue from the experience. I find that last fact to be more astonishing than the presence of the UFO's. Part of the problem is that it is an unwelcome subject in some circles. Another problem i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard?: 21 of 129
The topic was should our politicians be held to a higher moral standard? Presumably meaning the rest of us can have a lower moral standard. I am a retired attorney at law so I have some very deep feelings about this. If you ever get to read the California monthly Bar Journal you will see that many lawyers are suspended or dis... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Identity: 7 of 37
Just DreamingDreams have always been a source of fascination for people. When I was younger I enjoyed reading the so-called Dream Dictionaries that were intended to provide the dreamer with the meaning of the dreams events and characters. This information was interesting but never very convincing for me. There was something a... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Facts about Mars: 5 of 25
..............................Mars VitalsMean orbit radius=============141,633,280 milesOrbit circumference===========889,910,224.9 milesMean orbital Velocity=========14.99 miles per secondPlanet equator radius=========2,111 milesEquatorial diameter===========4,222 milesPlanet circumference==========13,263 milesEquatorial obl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Something to prove: 2 of 6
in the gutterstagnant waterheard to mutterdaughter, daughtershudder, shudderhow she soughterin the clutteralmost caughtershudder, shudderfleeing daughterheard to utteralways foughterstagnant stutternever taughtergutter mudderno one boughterdaughter, daughter More..
Sciences > Mathematics Common math misconceptions: 4 of 11
Which way is up?We are now living in a world where most everything has been discovered for us. We are told that there are just so many planets and how far apart they are, how big they are, why they revolve around he Sun as they do, etc., etc. That is just the tip of the mountain of information that has been gathered for us. I... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are people so judgmental?: 15 of 40
The Word WarNot everyone is aware of it but there is a serious intellectual war going on between Creationists and Scientists. The exchange is a lot more hateful than one would expect. The primary intellectual participants maintain a certain degree of decorum but the fringe area participants, the would be, but not true intelle... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 48 of 122
My worlds memories fadethe world that was is like arecord no longer played.But you, my lovewill always bea Star abovefor ever for me. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Arrogance: 20 of 46
Silence Please:Broken picture on the floorWhy is it you hang no more?Did your quiet presence makeSome thoughtless person you to break?How can I correct this wrongThat you have known so very long?Would it help to show I caredand have your glass and frame repaired?Would you like a brand new faceand a chance to hang in a differe... More..