: About Me

I am a 75 year old widower of 20+ years, having been happily married for 36 years. I am a retired Graphic Artist, Advertising Art Director, sometime Illustrator, Painter, Photographer, Printer, and jack of all trades in the advertising/graphics fields who still keeps a limited hand in most of these things.

I have been writing intermittently for many years, both creatively and commercially. Most of the commercial work has been in the field of advertising. Since becoming a Christian in 1994, the bulk of my writing has been in the form of sermons, bulletin articles and poetry. I enjoy creative writing most, with an emphasis on poetry. I also enjoy writing Christian Sermons and Bible Studies. I consider Helium to be an excellent venue for my writing.

I am the Channel Manager for the Christianity: Bible Study Sub-Channel and enjoy  interacting with other writers at Helium.

I have published a Zone titled "The Lighter Side of Poetry at Helium". Here is the link: http://poetry.helium.com/zone/8490-the-lighter-side-of-poetry

My passion is ...

The Bible, Writing and Good Music.

I know too much about ...

Nothing! I am still learning.

My parents always told me ...

Never take the last pork chop-without asking first.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a great artist...

My favorite memory ...

Times that I spent at my grandparents' house

Why I write ...

I love it. It stimulates my mind.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I like fiction of all kinds and Big Band and Classical music

My first job ...

Usher in Movie Theater

My best moment ...

After my salvation, the day that my sweetheart said she would marry me.

My inspiration ...

Life!

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The best things in life

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The best things in life can not be bought, Yet they are to be earnestly sought, They are not acquired with silver and gold; Can not be bartered or sold: A good reputation among our peers Is much to be desired through all our years. Good  fellowship with a loyal friend, Bonds that hold fast to life's very end. Companionship of a good husband or wife, To ward off the loneliness of single life. A shoulder to cry on when times are sad, Someone to rely on when circumstances are bad. The laughter of little children at play Is a contagion we should seek to catch every day , And hold in our h...

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Rating:

• Creative Writing Gold
• Marketplace Approved Writer
• Channel Manager Bible Study
• Helium Charter Member