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Val John Jennings is a published poet, webmaster, professional scouter, author, senior citizen, grandparent, outdoorsman, genealogist, and traveler. He resides with his wife, Karla Casper-Jennings, in Norfolk, Virginia. Val & Karla are members of the

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poetry is . . .: 11 of 173
Poetry is like a puzzle. It causes us to reflect And see a thing quite differently. Is it object or object? Some fit in place so easily. "Have we done this before?" Some can't be solved without commissary. Pondering is a chore. Some are full of challenge, designed for the elite; A contest for the higher minds where my Mensa ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The Book of Mormon: 5 of 28
The Book of Mormon is "another Testament of Jesus Christ". Several years ago, I was ticketed by a policeman for having only one headlight. I asked him why I was ticketed as I was doing fine. I could see the road and only had a short distance to go until I arrived home. He asked me, "What would happen if the other light went ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Why we need an alternative energy source: 5 of 20
Alternative Energy It's not that we are running out of energy sources, but that they are so dependant on the economic conditions of world events, that we have little control of the economics of supply and demand. Many countries have become so tech savvy that they maintain awareness of world events through the technology of t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting: 53 of 179
Waiting is a boring task. Nothing to do. No one to ask. Unless we use this time and space to venture into realm and place. We can be heard. We can excite. We can be bold, virtuous, and right. We can escape worry and pain; explore new regions, harvest grain; recruit an army; kill a dragon; sing a sonnet; load a wagon; find a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Strength: 11 of 28
Holding On As a student in school, I memorized a poem by Rudyard Kipling entitled: "If". IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being li... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The benefits of antioxidants: 8 of 20
What is Glutathione ? Glutathione is a protein that is naturally made in the human body and acts as an antioxidant and antitoxin. "Glutathione is a small protein composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine. It is involved in detoxification of the liver and the body. Glutathione (reacts) to toxins, such... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Ideas for kids crafts inspired by the solar system: 1 of 2
Camping out is a great place to use a solar oven. Anything from a mailbox painted black to a cardboard box lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with black paint can be used to warm and even cook food. A 2 quart bottle can be painted black. A strip of tape is taped down one side of the bottle and removed after spraying. This ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to install a doorknob: 1 of 1
Installing a doorknob is a fairly simple task if you are replacing one. It requires a bit more attention if you are adding a dead bolt or attaching it to a new door. First, measure the width of the door. Some doorknobs are adjustable in depth and others are not. Securing a replacement that matches the bore of the holes is ea... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origin of US Coast Guard Day: 6 of 7
The United States Coast Guard has a very colorful history. Watching over the ocean coasts became a Federal mandate when the US Revenue Cutter Service was created under the Treasury Department by Alexander Hamilton in 1790. It was then a force to combat Piracy and collect revenues with the mandate to rescue those in distress.... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives How to have a close relationship with elderly family members: 20 of 20
I remember coming to a point in life where I realized that my parents were getting older and would soon not be accessable. I began to call home once a week and visit. It brought about a change in my nature and I began to write poetry to my parents. I then found opportunity to drive across the country and visit. Now that both... More..