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I am a 32 year old former everything. you name it I've done it. I have been a baker, a cook, a shoe salesman, a suit salesman, a telemarketer, a hot tar roofer, a frame carpenter, a member of Americorps, a member of the U.S. Army, an alcoholic (3 years in

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Starving for attention: 4 of 130
Be wary where you walk my friend that trail is long and darkwhile skipping into yesteryear you cheerfully debarkwithout a thought for all the dread occurrences inside your headand all the things you locked away that happened way back whenyou sit alone and very still remembering just what a thrill it was to be so young and str... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The problem with public education: 5 of 52
I will start this article out by saying that I am not a teacher, although I have been a student on the K-12 and college levels. I am the brother of a teacher and the son of a board of education member. Many of the people I socialize with are involved in some aspect of education. Most importantly, I am a teacher's nightmare. I... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 4 of 39
When I was growing up I was in the cub scouts and as a matter of course the boy scouts. I did not make it all the way to eagle scout due to a slight disagreement with a scout master on the applications of poison ivy in the arena of practical jokes. Putting this aside I always valued the motto "On my honor, I will do my best t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Best comic books: 4 of 27
When I was a child I loved superhero comics. There was nothing quite like a big flashy panel with a BANG, ZAP, POW, and a couple of spandex clad steroid junkies beating each other up to make me smile. Spiderman was funny, Batman was mysterious, Superman was invincible, and Wolverine was just really damn cool. Back then it was... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Men's fashion tips for style-challenged guys: 3 of 10
This article is dedicated to all the men who are being dragged kicking, and screaming from the world of the safe and predictable uniform to the often unpredictable world of men's business fashion. There are many books that provide priceless advice for those transitioning from the armed services into the regular working world.... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein: 1 of 2
"Stranger In a Strange Land" is arguably one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written, by one of the genre's greatest authors. To call Robert A. Heinlein Prolific would be a slight understatement. To call him influential would be a gross one. Heinlein was a radical in his day. He was nudist, an early member of the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Terry Pratchett and his books: 3 of 5
Terry Pratchett is one of the most well loved and prolific authors of the last few decades. He has practically branded a style of satirical fantasy in the 26 years that he has been writing the Discworld novels. His creative genius, and scope of insight are broad enough that absolutely every aspect of human culture comes under... More..