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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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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 1 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... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: One man's journey: 1 of 32
I had gone to confession that morning. No I'm not a Roman Catholic. I'm an Episcopalian and confession is not something I had ever done. Well, yes, I had said the General Confession found in The Book of Common Prayer plenty enough, but that seemed less focused somehow. I wanted something focused, you see, and Episcopalians d... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The Temptation in the Garden of Eden: 2 of 40
The Temptation in the Garden of Eden was a raw deal for Adam and Eve and the rest of us as well. I say that with all due respect to God, but what happened there simply wasn't fair for mankind but it does, in a convoluted way, make sense. I've written another article covering this material so please forgive me if I repeat mys... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflecting on your life: 10 of 195
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 ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Believing in ghosts: 7 of 114
Ghosts. Do I believe in ghosts? I was raised with ghosts, or at least the possibility of ghosts. Even the disciples had heard of ghosts (see Matthew 14:26 and Mark 6:49), so ghosts are nothing new. I've never seen a ghost (that I know of). I've certainly looked for them. I have been on several ghost hunts at purportedly haun... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Consequences: 1 of 15
Paradise Lost II: 145~ And that must end us, that must be our cure, To be no more; sad cure; for who would loose, Though full of pain, this intellectual being, Those thoughts that wander through Eternity, To perish rather, swallowd up and lost In the wide womb of uncreated night... The pain was unimaginable. The pain defied ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues If God is so powerful, why does evil exist: 5 of 71
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Did Jesus mention homosexuality?: 2 of 23
Did Jesus mention homosexuality? I can find no place where Jesus mentioned homosexuality, nor do I believe that he saw any need in mentioning homosexuality. It was expressly believed by the people of his time to be a sin. The Old Testament and the Law was clear on the subject. Leviticus 18:22: "Thou shalt not lie with mankin... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Heaven: 1 of 10
It was dead quiet in my dark place. I didn't recall that the garage was that dark even to sun exposed eyes. I also noted that I was standing. Now there's something even more fantastic than my 360-degree fall out of my tree house: I must have landed on my feet! Nothing seemed to hurt either. As a matter of fact, I felt pretty... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cat behavior: 13 of 125
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... More..