I'm Marshall Parks. I've had an interesting life so far. I dropped out of high school and ran around the underworld for a few years. I was married for a few years. I lived homeless for a while, making my living with my guitar and a part time agricultural gig. I am self educated and proud of my accomplishments. The last four years I have been disabled and writing is one of my creative outlets now. With so many experiences in my life, it will always reflect in my work.
I'm looking forward to a long stay here.
My passion is ...
Writing and Photography
I know too much about ...
Tornadoes
My parents always told me ...
to grow up.
My childhood ambition ...
A cowboy.
My favorite memory ...
The birth of my youngest child.
Why I write ...
It's my outlet.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
That is complicated.
My first job ...
Assistant manager of a clothing store.
My best moment ...
Being in the limelight for the first time.
My inspiration ...
My family.
“Out of the mouths of babes”. We’ve all heard this before and we all know what it means. This became all too evident for me when my little daughter nestled in her grandmother’s (my mother-in-law) lap and grabbed her chin, turning her grandmother’s head from side to side. “What are you doing, kiddo?” Grandmother asked her. “I’m looking for your other face, Grandma. Daddy said you had two.” Meanwhile I had found something on the floor that interested me intently. The lesson was learned. Children are wonderful in their innocence, and...
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Member since: March 2008
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