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I am a full-time freelance writer. My passion is, and always has been writing. Awareness is the key. Wake up, america! What do you need? A frying pan upside the head? The alarm is sounding.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Struggle: 2 of 37
I decided to eat at The Athens Caf, a few blocks west on Colfax. On my way to the caf, I stopped into a thrift store to buy a pair of cheap sunglasses. I picked out a pair and stood in front of the half-length mirror to try them on. I found myself locked into a gaze at the disfigured face that stared back at me.I fell to my k... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse How to choose a drug addiction treatment center: 1 of 5
Choosing a drug treatment center can be a painstaking, yet lifesaving decision. There are many factors involved, but there are essential details that may create a whole, healthy individual out of hopelessness. Money is probably going to be one of the major concerns. If your insurance company is willing to pay any part of the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Educating the drinker on the dangers of drunk driving: 3 of 12
DUI-An acronym embedded in the very fibers of all forty-eight contiguous United States, as well as Hawaii and Alaska. In fact, driving while intoxicated has become a crime in most countries across the globe. In the United States, there are provisions for two separate and distinct criminal offenses: The traditional "drunk driv... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Pain in life: 25 of 63
I was awakened by a man in a drab suit. He was older, maybe fifty or so. His balding head of graying hair seemed premature. "Miss Garibaldi?" He picked up my chart."Yes?""My name is Bill Frederick. I am the administrative nurse for Denver General.""You don't look much like a nurse.""I hear that all the time." For a brief mome... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Assessing the Americans' eating habits: 17 of 39
I'll have a twelve-pound bucket of lard! Sound yummy? That is approximately what each American consumes in fat per year. According to Greg Critser, author of "Fat Land", 61% of the American population is overweight to the point of having serious health problems. The average American dines out three to four times per week. Wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Is the accidental killing of civilians by US forces, in places like Somalia, an unavoidable part of the war on terrorism?: 64 of 115
"Men are more moral than they think and far more immoral than they can imagine."-Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)The argument of accidental killing is malignant. The argument can only be resolved by slicing into the truth of the matter. Terrorism. What is behind this ugly word which has embedded itself into many American's deep psyc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Was the US government involved in orchestrating 9/11 for ulterior motives?: 15 of 25
"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." Adolph HitlerThe tragedy of 9/11 is by far the greatest hoax on the American people since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Yes, Pearl Harbor was a lie. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was well aware of the oncoming squadron of Japanese... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Beginner exercise tips for runners: 5 of 8
A natural way to achieve a higher level of endorphin output in the brain is by running (exercising) for a period of at least thirty minutes each day. The term "endorphin" derives its name from endogenous (from the brain) and morphine (a highly potent drug that elevates mood level and reduces pain). Not only does running great... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Life: 94 of 149
I woke as the bus slowed to a stop at the Jacksonville depot. There was an hour layover, so I decided to find something to eat. I hurried up the block through the cold wind to a burger joint. I ate a cheeseburger and some fries. My hunger was momentarily quelled by the greasy food, but my addiction wasn't. As I entertained th... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Domestic violence: 15 of 22
Ignoring me, Carson set the station to a grating, metal song. He picked up the gun and examined it. He opened the barrel and spun it. Locking it back in place, he aimed the gun at an imaginary target. Click!I lay my head on the pillow; I tried to go to sleep. With the music playing so loudly, my attempt was futile. In the mea... More..