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I am new to the word of writing and really want to be able to take all the ideas floating around in my head and put them in my writings. I am a youth football coach and actively participate in the local parks and recs. I also am enjoying my kids grow up and

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a loved one: 5 of 80

Our Own World Someone was knocking at the door. The knocking snapped Rich out of a fog which entailed him being lost in thoughts of his late wife Shannon. Shannon and Rich were married for 10 years. It was till death do they part because they were madly in love. Rich remembered the first time he saw her standing in the doorw...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Healing through writing: 4 of 43

I think about my father often, he died in March 2004 but it still seems like yesterday. I can still see him setting at the kitchen table with his ball cap cocked to the side a bit eating dinner and talking with me about life. I remember watching him watch TV in his rocker, laughing to the point of making me laugh. He always ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Shoes: 2 of 10

The Shoes John walked across the hall to his little brother’s room, opened the door and just stared. He faded back to the day his dad and mom sat him down 5 years ago and explained to him that he was going to have a little brother and what his role was. “John, we need to tell you about a new addition to the famil...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best sports movies of all time: 3 of 14

Top Five Sports Movies of All Time 1) Remember the Titans: One of the greatest football movies ever made is about the integration issues that faced many in the early 70's. Herman Boone was the first black coach of the chosen to lead a newly integrated team in Alexandria Virginia. This movie is a personal favorite of mine and...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How to manage stress in the workplace: 2 of 8

Abstract Many businesses are moving towards healthier work places. The stress level of today's jobs, coupled with expense of workers compensation and the increase in health insurance, has made it necessary for companies to create an environment that is more healthy and productive for their employees. Whole body fitness progr...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars Tips for buying your first car: 2 of 8

Buying your first vehicle is a very important step in your life. Think back to the important things that have happened to you; turning 16, your first kiss, your first boy friend or girl friend, buying that first vehicle. You will always remember that first vehicle purchase. When you are young you have expectations for your f...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Are online prank videos funny or harmful?: 2 of 6

In this day and age, political correctness is in the forefront of everything we do. It seems as though we cannot even comment on the weather without someone somewhere being offended. On-line videos can be misconstrued very easily in the same way; something we may have intended to be a joke or a prank has potentially offended...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Tips for coaching Little League football: 1 of 3

I have been coaching youth sports, ages 5-14, for about 11 years. I have coached soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and am currently a head football coach for 13 and 14 year olds. I have found that coaching the kids can be extremely rewarding and a lot of work. My philosophy when it comes to youth sports "If you teach the kids go...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Gym etiquette: 9 of 19

I have been working out for 10 years now, a late bloomer who didn't want to step foot in a gym until I decided it was time to really start setting goals and getting things done in my life to put me on a better track. When I started going to the gym I noticed the old timers that were well versed in how to conduct themselves a...
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball News & Opinion Questions to be answered by the Detroit Pistons before next season: 1 of 2

Whether you agreed with the hiring of Michael Curry or the firing of Michael Curry the Pistons are in the market for a new head coach. The Pistons once again made the playoffs this past season but they did by backing their way in. They won only 11 of their last 25 games and then ended up being swept out in the 1st round by K...