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The typical intellectual-without-portfolio, aspiring political cartoonist and rustic furniture teacher that are a dime a dozen in Vermont. Not surprisingly, my day job leaves much to be desired. 'Nuff said.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 6 of 284
Book of LifeWhen you glance upon my faceSeems I always lose my placeWith the slightest of a lookI drop my phone: forget my bookThere is magic, it is trueIn those eyes attached to youI can hardly answer backSince I'm frozen in my tracksEyes averted, though it's oddNow I'm sure there is a God More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Who I am: 10 of 364
THIS SIDE OF GOLDI love a womanwho intrigues meI've cast my lotwith monogamythe die is setfor eternityI love a womanwho intrigues meI've got a heartthis side of goldfull of worryas I grow oldused to be brave:used to be boldI've got a heartthis side of goldKeep to myselfon most of these daysHaven't got the means,but I found th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A narrow escape: 3 of 99
TWICEThe path led downhill from a short woods into a brief meadow. We strolled hand-in-hand through fresh clumps of rudbeckia, daisies and purple vetch in a mid-morning bright to the point of pain. I liked this piece of Colchester, Vermont. Just up the short slope was a fast highway and rush-hour traffic was hurtling by, igno... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Tips to keep your energy bills under control: 2 of 63
WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOWYou've just opened the energy bill and it's worse than last month. Like the rest of us, there doesn't seem to be anything we can do to cut expenses short of nationalizing all the energy companies. Yet there is. Here are ten things each of us can do to make a dent in our expenses. They are all small steps,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: True friends: 2 of 61
NOT COMMON They stand out easily Clear-eyed in hurricanes... Aware of those flaws others see But loyal, anyway Worth their weight in diamonds Cannot be bought, though Only found More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living in a dream: 2 of 59
Full Moon Night I dreamt of holding you... our old bodies entwined like roots Your breathing faded to a soft snore I brokered a closer position; an arm gently wrapped your waist Various points of us touched, caressing with each intake of air My eyes fluttered open: awake The dream had become true You slept, peaceful and sa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Crying: 2 of 59
Facial Leaks Dripping some soul down a dry face I re-evaluate my situation Should one stretch core values? Once, there was backbone here That's why these faucets are running: I can't reconcile the was once, and am More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Is the US becoming a fascist state?: 1 of 25
Angry Losers The total collapse of Republican control in Washington has moved their remaining leadership toward alliance with farther-right elements that few would have embraced before. This unholy marriage will have serious consequences, some of which we are already beginning to see. In speeches, interviews and through medi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If only you knew me: 3 of 63
Quid; No QuoFor lack of anycredibility,my prospects sink, againas to the incident:it wasn't what you thoughtI never thought iteither the icebox dooris open in hereor I am mistakenly chilledwhat I do recallis trusting youbelieving youtaking your wordcan it really beso hard for youto do the same? More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: How President Bush will influence the 2008 election: 1 of 20
The Unfortunate Success of George W. BushThere are many adages that could be applied to the personage of George W. Bush: Rising to his level of incompetence; Unabashedly illiterate; You-know-what floats. But these are too trivial a means to convey the qualities behind the real man, and how this thrice-arrested draft dodger co... More..