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I have lived in the Tampa Bay area all my life with the exception of two years in Nuremberg, Germany.

I am looking forward to retirement very soon and hopefully turning most of my attention to writing.

I have always loved writing. As a child I would carry

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My best fall memory: 1 of 28
One of my fondest memories of my childhood was not of me, (though I had many), but of my older brother Marvin. Recounting his story throughout the years has made it more poignant with time. As a young boy Marvin was mischievous and always the schemer. We lived with our grandmother and there weren't too many things that got... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice The ABCs of bankruptcy: 1 of 14
If your are tired of the constant phone calls of creditors and you are doing everything in your power to pay your bills but the income is no longer enough, or unexpected medical bills keep filling up your mailbox, or you've lost your job; you may be one of many who will have to declare bankruptcy.This can be overwhelming to a... More..
Sciences > Sociology How people become criminals: 2 of 25
What causes a person to become a criminal? Who is to blame? Most people like to put the blame on the parents. Many of us have heard the expressions, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, or they're a product of their environment. These statements might apply to some, but the majority of criminals are behind bars due to... More..
Other What's the best cloud shape you ever saw?: 3 of 36
Clouds provide us with a whole realm of images. Some you have to look at very closely and then convince yourself that you are seeing what you want to see, others jump right out at you leaving you with no doubt of what you are seeing. What makes it so much fun is that these formations change right before your eyes. In an in... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The unconditional love between dogs and humans: 6 of 55

It's hard to find the words to tell you about Ginger. Ginger wasn't just a pet, she was family. It's been several years since she passed away but I still keep her picture in a special place in my home. My son was twelve years old at the time and my daughter was eleven. My next door neighbor was trying to find good homes for t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How I see myself in the mirror: 8 of 66
The mirror always reveals the truth. You can't get away from it no matter how hard you pretend. The circumstances that shaped your life will always be revealed in your reflection. Some of these are pleasant to see and some are not. It's something all of us have to deal with.This is a story of a woman who was so smothered by h... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Testimony: Life with disabilities: 2 of 15
As we go about our daily active mobile lives, we tend to take our feet and legs for granted. We usually give no thought to those among us who are not ambulatory. I recently had an experience in which I was confined to a wheelchair for a few short weeks. This experience has opened my eyes to my own insensibility.From the follo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Kindergarten: 4 of 29
The day was quickly approaching for Steven to begin kindergarten. In the beginning his mother was fine with this day approaching, but now that it was here, she was filled with anxiety. He had been by her side constantly for the past four years and now it was time for her to let go in order for this phase of his life to begin.... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Everyday angels: Those who help us along the way: 5 of 27
I believe that God has an angelic army ready to serve him, but I also believe He uses people to fulfill angelic missions everywhere. I am talking about real down to earth people who unselfishly help those who are in need.This is another story about being stranded with a flat tire, but it speaks volumes of the character of the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reaching for a hand: 2 of 10
Reaching for a hand that bids to youWith abiding trust you say "I Do".The blissful days are ever so newThen winter comes and they are few.The memories of many seasons gone byAre thought of often with a teary eye. Peace will come as you begin to cryAnd gather your thoughts with a mournful sigh.Longing comes and the days are em... More..