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I live in the Midwestern part of the United States. Clean air. Clean water. Wonderful! I"m a guitar player, Singer. I enjoy laughter, music, and the great outdoors, more than anything else. Other than writing of course! I've tried to live my life as honestly

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Society & Lifestyle > Political Values State assistance and treatment of those who use it: 2 of 10
Government Assistance. Earned? Or Burned! After reading several different articles, and watching countless commentaries on the issue of Government assistance. I decided to write to this topic because there are two sides to every story. Just about every single day, I hear or read about some type of Social Security, or Welfare ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Fishing for catfish in Missouri rivers and lakes: 1 of 5
Well, Afternoon everyone! It looks like I'm finally going to get to write about one of my favorite pastimes. Cat Fishing! Here in Missouri there are several great places and different ways to put catfish filets on the table! In this article, I'm going to discuss a few different places and three techniques to do just that! We ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Important personality attributes for great church leaders: 1 of 5
Attributes For Great Church LeadersTo be honest, I'm not really sure what the correct qualifications are to write an article such as this, but I truly feel I'm being compelled to do so, so I will try to give you my own insight, if I may. First off, just let me say, I'm a Christian man with Christian values, but I have doubt's... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The Car of Tomorrow is not worthy of Nascar status: 1 of 5
I tend to agree that the so called COT is not worthy of Nascar. But I only agree, For The Moment! I absolutely believe that the current car of Nascar will improve by the middle of next year! The introduction of this car has failed on several different front's, but the one that was the most important, Driver Safety, has improv... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eyes: 31 of 151
Through my eyes, can you see? Do your eyes, see the depth of me? An open window, closed so tight.All eyes can see, the darkest night!Are your eyes open, to see the light?Can they see the depth, of our souls plight?Am I lost, or are you found? Open your eyes and look around.You may be surprised, at what you see.For what you fe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Is it better to write a poem based on experience or based on opinion?: 15 of 71
Poetry, Experience or Opinoin. Which is Best?I have been an amateur poet for most of my life. Starting from about age seven, and I've written from both sides. My personal opinion and experience. I have found over the years that writing a poem from experience gives a much better insight into the subject you're writing about. N... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Have you ever dodged a lighting bolt?: 3 of 14
I truly don't believe you dodge a lightning bolt. I think it's more an act of providence that you live if you happen to be in the wrong spot at the wrong time! I've had a couple of near misses in my life. The first one was when I was sixteen. I had left home that same year after seeing a movie called Jeremiah Johnson, I was d... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Will racism prevent white Americans from voting for Barack Obama?: 2 of 9
Racism Will Not be The determining Factor When Voting For Barack Obama In case people haven't noticed, and obviously they haven't because of the title of this topic.Obama has just practically as many white supporters and he does Blacks, Hispanics, Asian's, or any other race. My question is, why is race continually thrown into... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Confict in Iraq: Surrender is not an option, nor is defeat: 2 of 9
In Iraq, Surrender or Defeat is Not an Option! Having read several different articles, which expressed a wide variety of opinions on the war in Iraq, the one one that struck the deepest chord in me personally, was where a writer said that surrender was always an option. This opinion was obviously written by someone who has ne... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 26 of 111
The answer to this question is, absolutely not! I'm sure there are a great many of us who have had to answer this dilemma. I know for myself personally, it was the most difficult decision I ever had to make. It was also a decision my siblings and I made together. No matter how much you may love or care for someone, they're wi... More..