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I write. My work has been few and far between at times, and I'm just coming off of another sojourn in the wilderness. Forgive me. I promise to post only the most interesting hubs. I'm also in virgin territory for me here, having a hub and all. So you'll have

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 1 of 149
Let's face it: the separation of church and state in America can be confusing as all get-out. Just when you think you've got Jefferson's "wall of separation" down pat, every now and then a Supreme Court ruling comes along and turns everything you thought you knew upside down. Now I'm not much of a church-goer, but there is so... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder symptoms: 1 of 31
Writer, thinker, pothead, pill-taker, man of letters, manic depressive, devious thief, exceptional standout, I once thought I could conquer the world, but what have I done lately? These are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Have I become the best-selling novelist I'd always envisioned I'd be? I had not. Unfinished nov... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Why we dwell on the past: 10 of 88
"In my life, I felt so self-assured, but suddenly it's all changed...." So begin the words of a famous Gino Vanelli song. It is somewhat maudlin, but the pull of it is irresistible to someone like me who reminisces romantically about the past. There is a great sense in which each of those moments which linger in the memory a... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Is Bipolar Disorder a life sentence?: 3 of 22
There are few things in the world that are as stigmatizing as bipolar disorder.Some stigma, by definition a mark of shame or disgrace, has been debunked and exposed as ignorance and superstition; some others fly in the face of medical evidence and are widely accepted as the gospel truth.Popular terms - words like "psycho" and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Is this a perfect world: 7 of 49
"Cloquet hated reality but realized it was still the only place to get a good steak," Woody Allen wrote once upon a time. This seems to be our lot, reduced to a comical scale. For as soon as we are born, we have a yawning need. As soon as we grow up, we discover the loss of innocence. It sounds good, but I'm not so sure a... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Difficulties in treatment: Comorbid Bipolar Disorder & chemical dependence: 1 of 7
Oh, if only it were so easy for the person with bipolar disorder to break out of their cycles and live a normal life.Ah, but that hasn't been your experience, has it? I didn't think so.Bipolar disorder truly is a disorder of the moods. And mood is everything to the person suffering from the illness. Especially when combined w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) A look at Obama's orders to the military regarding the Somali pirates and their American captive: 1 of 7
Call it an Easter Sunday gift. If his soaring approval ratings weren't enough, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from kidnapping pirates made President Obama look like a genius. It also made Vice President Biden's words during the campaign look curiously prophetic; the first dramatic test of Obama's mettle came sooner th... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Failing marriages: When to call it quits, and when to give it another try: 5 of 29
This is such a sensitive topic I hesitate to even write on it. How long should one stay in a bad marriage?For those of you who have written to this topic and have solid marriages, I salute you. Unfortunately, mine is not one of them. An unhappy marriage is agonizing. You become enemies under one roof. Every day. Sometimes it ... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Should you stay for the sake of the kids?: 9 of 52
If I am sure of anything I am sure that staying together for the sake of the kids is a good thing, but it is not the best thing. . . . Stay for that reason, and your heart will certainly be wrung out like an old dishrag. Recently I wrote a piece that I kind of feel was a "woe is me" article. I was in one of my black moods, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Why religions exist: 9 of 50
Whether or not you believe in God, you must believe this: religion ain't going anywhere. We as a species are hardwired to trust in a power greater than us. We all know that where man has lived on this planet so has religion. Well, where did it come from? Why did it arise? Religion exists because man will always ponder the... More..