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I love the idea of sitting in front of the computer and let my fingers take my thoughts and feelings and put them to words. I live East of the mighty Miss and love music. I am addicted to music.

I am married to the most adorable woman that I do not deserve.

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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is reality TV running out of original concepts?: 2 of 30
Not another one?! If it's not couples dancing, i'ts couples losing weight. If it isn't tribes fighting against each other, then we have super model want-to-bes stabbing each other in the back to be the next super one. In the beginning of the millennium, we had Survivor. Now we have Super nannies and husband swapping wives. Wh... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends MTV: What happened to the "music" in music television?: 2 of 23
Growing up in the seventies I didn't have the music exposure that is available today. There was no music television! I would have to wait until late night on Friday to get my musical fix. There was The Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. I can remember looking at the new T.V. Guide to see who was listed as perfo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 32 of 154
To: Mom You have been gone now and you are missed, it really doesn't matter how long, The thought of you is still fresh and the love is still so very strong. There is, and will always be a memory that will last the rest of my years, And when that memory comes, it will always bring a tear. I am not the only one whose life you... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The Phenomenon that was "Woodstock": 2 of 9
I was ten in 1969. My musical taste or the awareness of music at that time was influenced by what I would hear on the radio in the kitchen of my home. My parents were avid country music fans. I was just getting into top 40 AM radio and choosing my own preferred genre of music (which of course would not mix well with the the p... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Which is better, vinyl records or CDs?: 13 of 42
Well this is a debate that will surely raise the eyebrow and the hair on the back of the neck. As a music lover for the past 44 years I have debated this question with my self and many of my friends. I remember the first record I ever bought. Indian Reservation by Paul Revere and The Raiders. One hot summer day my family went... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes MP3s: Wonderful and convenient, but are they fueling a breed of loners?: 5 of 15
I am an audiophile who is now a lone consumer. The independent music store is a thing of the past. Stereo and music buying is either at the "Big Box" stores or Wal-mart. In todays electronic jungle it is all about technology and portability. How many songs can I download and carry on my MP3 player? There is no longer the musi... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The end of summer: 4 of 10
I hate the cold weather! Summer to me is here and gone before you know it. It seems like just yesterday I was taking the cover off my pool and adding chemicals and attaching hoses to enjoy the next three months of sunshine, cook outs and a vast array of outdoor activities. But this year summer never really arrived at the plac... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Getting faith into perspective: 7 of 17
Where should I start? Let's see, negotiation problems at work, our daughter going to college in Chicago, crime on the rise, and global warming. Not to mention the war in Iraq and the fact of a new President looming in the near future. Then there is inflation that sometimes makes stretching the pay check from week to we... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 30 of 71
In 1998 the movie "Enemy of the State" starring Gene Hackman and Will Smith, showed how technology is taking over and how those in control can view and track whomever and whenever they want. Some thought that this was a futuristic portrayal of our government. Well technology is now eleven years older than it was shown in the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thank you, Soldiers: 6 of 14
To a Soldier There was humble service Because of pride for country There was courage For the humble waves of grain There was bravery From sea to shining sea There was honor So that we can see the purple mountain majesty Because there was sacrifice The star spangled banner still flies Because you freely gave Freedom sti... More..