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I am a writer, songwriter, singer, musician, playright, poet, dreamer, guitarist and pianist. I have worn each of these hats throughout various phases of my life, and I am proud to say that from all the experiences I have had, I am the person you are reading

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 48 of 142
To begin, this is not so much my story, as it a story that was told to me by my father. The fact that I am in the story is almost incidental, although I play a pivotal part in the story as you will soon discover. Perhaps it is most important that I begin by saying that I remember vaguely, the part I had to play in this story,... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Halloween (1978): 4 of 11
In 1978, the world was introduced to a movie that has become a cornerstone in the horror genre. Independent filmmakers John Carpenter and Debra Hill, largely unknown at the time, shot a movie that would become one of the top money-making horror films of all time on a budget of just over $300,000.00. They hired a cast of unkno... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Do promotions of the current Batman film, The Dark Knight, exploit the death of star Heath Ledger?: 3 of 7
I went to see "The Dark Knight" during it's first week in theaters. I entered the theater with a great amount of anticipation, remembering how incredible the first film had been and recounting the many reviews I had read about Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in this new installment. I had very high expectations and af... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: True love: 31 of 66
This was a song I wrote for my wife.I Do (Do You Still Remember? )Do you still rememberall our long coversationswhen you'd call around sunsetand then we'd talk 'till the dawn?Or the way that I kissed youas we stood out on your front porchdid you thank God for that second datewhen the first went so wrong?Did you feel scared or... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: September 11, 2001 and beyond: 27 of 55
I was in a classroom when I first heard the news that an airplane had struck one of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. I had been in college then, and when our class first heard the news, we all assumed that it must have been some sort of accident. A general curiosity filled the classroom as the news spread from person to ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country music singers: 7 of 14
Simple truths. That is the cornerstone of a genuine, country song. Whether singing about lost loves or family values, prison life or the freedom to dream, country music is arguably the most honest, emotionally relevant music today. For the past century, country music, along with the people and places that pioneered the genre,... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King: 4 of 8
Each installment of Peter Jackson's masterful interpretation of the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien have been incredible, weaving an intricate and beautiful story into images that are completely mesmerizing, allowing the viewer the chance to experience Tolkien as never before. Yet, as good as the first two installments, the m... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Minority Report: 3 of 6
It seems contradictory to use the words "blockbuster movie" and "intelligent story" in the same sentence, mostly because the big budget movies that fill the summer season's screens lack any kind of real depth and instead feature dazzling special effects and characters that are dazzling, but completely unbelievable. So it is i... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2010 Chevy Camaro: 2 of 4
Power. Performance. Passion.All of these words describe the sleek lines and aggressive styling of the all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. This "concept turned production" sports coupe will usher in the return of one of America's most popular muscle cars ever. Since the last production Camaro rolled off the GM assembly line in 2002... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Top Gun: 1 of 2
From the opening moments, as dawn breaks over the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, to the critical moment when a pilot must choose to embrace his destiny and engage in a battle to save the day, Top Gun is a fun and exciting adventure of one man's quest for greatness.This is not a deep, philosophical movie by the stretch of... More..