Articles written by H.B. Corse

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About me - H.B. Corse

I had intially written a long drawn out biography of myself, and how I landed where I am today. Then I read the instructions. I realized that this is to list my accomplishments, experience, and so on. Short list for me. I am, above all else in my life

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 19 of 309
When you look at me your eyes are veiled, by appearances of flesh and bone. Nothing past the tip, of a crooked nose, sneaks into those orbs of soul. Flashed teeth and hearty laughs and smiles all around. Witless words no more than a repeat of yesterdays news, spew between you and I, and its all the more you care to see ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Addiction: 2 of 26
"He'll never miss it. He probably doesn't even know how much is in that thing," Brian said not expecting an answer. There was no one else in the room after all, so when the answer came it was a bit of a surprise. "You know that's not the point Bri-man, don't you," his father said. "Ya know, it's a bit weird to hear from... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice What not to do when pulled over for driving while intoxicated: 5 of 49
I am a police officer and have been in law enforcement for 10 years, so I have the occasion to come in contact with a few intoxicated drivers. Beside the obvious things not to do (example: vomit, pass out, urinate, defecate, take a drink of beer, spit, try to hit or try to run away from the police officer, all of which I have... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Lost in the woods: 7 of 60
"That's the wrong way Gene," mom said, slapping her foot down in the middle of the dirt path with a certain finality that the whole family recognized. Here it came. "Like hell it is. I've been here just as much as you," Dad answered without slowing down or looking back. "But I couldn't possibly know as well as you do c... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections When my love for my children conflicts with my love for my wife: 1 of 8
My wife and I met when we she was a freshman in high school, but we didn't start dating until her senior year. Now fifteen years and three children later our relationship shoes have a lot of scuffs on them. During our time together there have been many events that have changed our relationship, some for the better and som... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to continue your child's education through the summer months: 14 of 72
The most important step in continuing your child's education through the summer months is to know what they are learning. Joining parent and teacher organizations, checking nightly homework assignments and asking the child or his/her teacher during the school year are the easiest and most effective ways to overcome this some... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The difference between an ordinary letter and an e-mail: 15 of 64
E-mail has effectively put the "ordinary" letter on the endangered species list. There is no longer a need to spend time planning, revising, and then writing what you want to say. It's just a few clicks, a couple of taps on the keys and your ready to send an e-mail message. Within minutes you and your contact can shoot cou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Why writers write: 46 of 193
There is only one reason a writer puts words on paper; so those words will be read. There are thousands of opinions as to what drives writers to sit down and pour their insides onto the blank page, but throughout all these opinions there is one single constant. A writer above all else wants their work to be read. A writer ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to handle a long-distance relationship: 3 of 11
My wife and I were accepted to college. One problem though; the colleges were four hours apart. We were so truly deeply in love that the thought of a long distance relationship didn't even give us pause. Wrong. A long distance relationship is nothing to be taken lightly, and mine left me with just enough experience to ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Regret: 9 of 31
"...I was just so mad about what she tried to do to me I didn't think about it. Then, when I saw her following me, I thought she was following to make sure it happened," Shannon said, his face planted firmly in in hands, his elbows dug into the top of the painted steel table. He looked like he was holding the heaviest thi... More..