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Born and raised in Upstate New York. Attended a small college then went to work. I have over 25 year of accounting experience, most of which at the Business Manager / CFO level. I have 20 years in the education field, with additional not for profit and for

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States: 10 of 99
My brother has spent a great deal of time researching our family's roots. It turns out that much of my family arrived here in the United States before the Civil War, with some arriving prior to the Revolution. That's something we did not know.There are no well-known names, no military heroes or politicians. It appears that mo... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: The mysterious discovery: 4 of 25
Hey, there, fellas. How about buying a vet a drink? Tell ya what. I'll trade you a story for that drink. Well, how about one about the Battle of the Grape Arbor? Laugh all ya want, boys. Some of us did make it out. That's why I'm in this chair, ya know. Thank ya kindly. Let me wet my whistle and I'll start. Most of us wa... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Hell: 3 of 13
Please, please, everyone take your seats. We've got a lot of material to cover. If you have questions, just raise your hand.First, this is your official orientation to Hell. On behalf of Satan, and all his minions, I would like to welcome you. Yes, folks, let's have a round of applause for Abu Ali, one of our latest arrivals,... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Christian: 8 of 23
In a dramatic escalation of tensions on the Italian peninsula, Pope Benedict XVI today called for a renegotiation of the Lateran Treaty. Speaking to a packed St. Peter's Square, the Pope demanded recognition of Rome's historic economic and political rights in the Papal States. Addressing the crowd in 127 languages and dialect... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Outer space: 17 of 18
Whenever I did something unbelievably stupid, as young men often do, my dad would ask me "Did you take a stupid pill this morning, son?" When I was discharged, after eighteen years in the Terran Marines, to accept an appointment to the Space Academy, I heard his voice. Two years from retirement and I bailed. I was giving... More..