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I was born in Nashville in 1956 and grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. I am a graduate of Battle Ground Academy and the University of Mississippi. I have worked all my life in Real Estate and Finance. Currently I work for the State of Tennessee. I am married

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues If God is so powerful, why does evil exist: 2 of 56

We hear from our pulpits how God is a loving God. It is preached to us every Sunday across the land and the air waves. God loves us - he loves the repentant sinner - he loves to save us. That's a good thing. So, though, since there is this good, loving God that is, according to all the authorities, all powerful, omnipotent a...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflecting on your life: 12 of 183

The Valley of the Kings Requiem for a Telemarketer He sits in his cubicle with his headset on As a beautiful day of life Absolutely rages outside without him Letting the fluorescent lights Suck the pigment from his skin Chameleon like he assumes The dull gray of the cubicle He takes the abuse of a self-aggrandizing boss Who ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 8 of 82

The truth about dog food is that the only creatures that like it are people. Think about it; have you ever seen dogs really eat dog food because they like it? We people, dog's best friends, like it because we can shovel out a bunch into a bowl, set it on the floor for pooch and walk away feeling satisfied that we have avoide...
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Should Christian churches allow gays to be ordained as priests?: 8 of 82

Should there be ordained Gay Priests? I'm in the midst of this struggle with my own church, the Episcopal Church of North America. My poor church is in the clutches of its death throes due to this controversy. It was the Episcopal Church that ordained Gene Robinson, an openly gay man who left his marriage to pursue a homosex...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cat behavior: 13 of 121

The Truth about Cats The truth about cats is that they are psychic. The ancient Egyptians knew this and treated this as mini-gods and often mummifying their little carcasses. Cats to this day still try to pass themselves off as gods. Before we go too far, I'm not a cat Loony. I mean, I like cats. I have always liked cats. Ca...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 20 of 169

She flies For Betty Ann Berry Like a kite she flies Spiraling up toward roiling ominous clouds Singular and sparkling against the dark Her face turned heavenward glowing Her arms outstretched robes flowing Ever further she grows smaller in our view We have played out our string until it is gone But she needs it no more She i...
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) God believes in you. Why do you not believe in Him?: 3 of 25

I recently wrote a piece where I speculated that I might be turning into an agnostic. I gave some pretty compelling points to back up that change in direction. I confess; I have my doubts, but as I explained in that article I believe that everyone has their doubts. The possible flaw in my thinking is that doubts amount to ag...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dogs: 9 of 58

The truth about dog food is that the only creatures that like it are people. Think about it; have you ever seen dogs really eat dog food because they like it? We people, dog's best friends, like it because we can shovel out a bunch into a bowl, set it on the floor for pooch and walk away feeling satisfied that we have avoide...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Philosophy: 1 of 6

My shower is my oracle of Delphi. I don't know what it is about taking a shower, but it is here that I get my best thoughts. Honestly, it is amazing. It was in the shower that I chose my profession so long ago; it was in the shower that I decided to ask my wife to marry me; it was in the shower that I had the insightful flas...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Jesus the only way of salvation?: 4 of 22

I know what The Bible says about salvation: the only way to salvation is through the narrow gate of Jesus Christ. I have been a Christian for years and read the Gospels numerous times. I am familiar with the material. But have you ever heard of Jephthah? Turn your Bibles to Judges Chapter 11. Jephthah was the son of Gilead b...