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I'm a veteran of three armed services. I joined the Army Reserve in 1988 as an 11B (Infantryman). I really enjoyed myself, but I wanted to follow my father's footsteps into the world of military intelligence. Our family is like Lieutenant Dan's with at least

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Pain from love: 5 of 106
Misery I was all alone Safe in my world Happy and free to roam And then you found me And made me care You made me care [Chorus] Loving you is misery Hoping for the fantasy With you for eternity Just set me free Please let me be Misery is loving you And now I see what is true Never should have said I do... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 4 of 73
Soldiers, especially in a Democracy with an all-volunteer force, should never be allowed to opt out of a war based upon ideological dissent. To allow them to do so would create a dangerous precedent. The military could be crippled by mass desertion in a time of crisis if soldiers could leave when justification for the war fai... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being content: 5 of 36
Sleeping in Coffee brewing Sunshine's warm caresses Fluffy pillows in a sapphire sky Sweet summer breeze Comfy jeans Slow stroll Smell of daffodils Children playing Chilled watermelon Sweet lemonade A starry night Cozy campfire A cricket serenade My lover's embrace Fireworks on the Fourth of July More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Reasons why you shouldn't spank: 3 of 20
Discipline or punishment; what is more effective in raising a child to be a good parent and productive member of society? Most people would side with discipline because it teaches a valuable lesson while punishment does not. Unfortunately, many parents do not understand the difference between the two, and I used to be one ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hate: 33 of 200
HATE I stop and stoop There lies a coin Its face blackened and scarred The reverse shiny and smooth I think of you Longing recedes to rage You still have the power To make me feel something I discard the coin But I will keep you Until you hurt as I do More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A link to the past: 11 of 63
Thomas lay dying on the wooden, blood stained slab. He was on his back and stared up past the nurse hovering over him to fix his gaze on the black splotches on the tent's canvas ceiling. The pain was gone now and he was getting sleepy. Staring at the splotches kept him awake. He knew when he drifted off into slumber ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Southern stereotypes: 3 of 17
Know why ah don' like y'all Yankees? Mostly cuz yern so stuck up 'n hoighty-toighty and all. Y'all come down hare which yer fancy cars and clothes and looks at me like ahm sum kinda alien when ahm jus sittin on mah porch sweeng. Y'all wunder why ah gives you wrong directions to the highway? I heerz da way yern makin' fun ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommended non-slasher horror films: 4 of 20
Today's horror films are dominated by "slasher films" or "torture porn". These films are more gross than scary. Cheap scares are scored by making the audience jump with surprise attacks. I call this the Boo Technique. Lull the audience into a false sense of security and then - Boo! Make them jump out of their seats. A g... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to continue your child's education through the summer months: 15 of 72

School is out for the summer and all your child wants to do is relax. However, you get the nagging feeling that that may not be such a great idea. Your child may have barely passed a subject and you know that "summer rust" will set in. Maybe this child is your "kitchen table" child; the child you spend hours with each eve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Science fiction: 5 of 23
Dark Victory All Jedi are nave and misguided Their faith in Yoda has left them blinded Their rules and regulations are derided By all Sith who in Darkness stand united They chant and meditate Using the Force to elucidate Failing to see it's too late A Sith's power is pure hate When the battle has been joined... More..