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Hello everyone! My name is Donnie Jones. I am a 55-year-old ogre with a "shrek-like" personality. Perhaps a little more complicated and, depending on who you ask, a little more pleasant. I have put "pen to paper" since I used the fat pencils in first grade.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Two hearts: 1 of 141
'twas upon a Summer eveAnd everything was still.I was sitting in my parlorWriting letters with my quill.When suddenly a tapping soundTook me to the door.I pulled the wooden entranceTo reveal the fog before.A light shone in the distance'bove the marsh out by the pond.Will O' the Wisp, I presumedBut still, I looked beyond.The l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts God as a state of higher consciousness: 1 of 30
I recently read an article in "Time" magazine, that was "God VS. Science".It was a debate between an atheist scientist and a Christian scientist regarding the existence of God.The Christian scientist had a view that was unique to me. He suggested that God exists outside our time and space continuum and, therefore did create e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Directions: 3 of 79
As a proud man,I do not stopAt store nor farm nor house;To ask directions anywhere.I don't involve my spouse.I will use maps when desperate,Or traveling two hours west.When I should have gone easterly,To arrive at what I quest.I have been,The northern end;Of a southbound mule.My wife attests this frequently,When we must stop ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Little things: 6 of 126
A fledgling mother holds her child,Her pride swells everyday.A homeless man is seeking food,From trash along the way.A nurse comforts a dying man,Suppressing tears, she triesTo make the transition to Home,And then she breaks...she cries.Police patrol the streets of crime,To make it safe each day,For most of us to walk along,S... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Characteristics of a laid-back parent: 1 of 16
Characteristics of a laid-back parent are easy to spot. Just watch young parents today. The children basically tell them what to do and discipline is only a 10 letter word.I have been in malls, fast food places, theaters, etc. where I was actually embarrassed for the parent because the child was so unruly. Generation X-ers ha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Always: 16 of 151
Rolling seas become calm harbors.Lightning flashes precede claps of deep thunder.True, unrelenting love is everlasting...is always.Even in death, we hold those dear to us;Refusing to let go...knowing we shall meet again.But, until that time we tremble at the thought ofLost or new love; knowing that if this is theTrue love mea... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Life support: Should the wishes of the family take precedence over the patient's right to relieve his own suffering?: 12 of 111
Unfortunately, the family's wish to intervene in the prolongation of a loved ones life is motivated by selfishness. To allow someone to suffer intense pain and general discomfort until the natural end of life is cruel and unusual punishment, simply because they don't want to let this loved one go on to a painless world.Fortun... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy How to determine if you are clairvoyant: 2 of 17
Clairvoyancy can appear to a person at any time, at any age. Some say it is a curse, others a gift. More often than not, there is a history of clairvoyancy somewhere in your family tree. This "sixth sense" often occurs at different degrees of ability, and in different ways.Some ways to determine if you are clairvoyant: Do you... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies A history of relations between the US and Iran: 1 of 8
The occupation of the U.S. embassy and the 444-day hostage crisis left relations between the United States and Iran in shreds. But still, the U.S. has reached out to Iran since the revolution.Iran intensified it's hatred of the United States when the Shah of Iran sought asylum in America. This caused the entire country of Ira... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting an extraterrestrial: 6 of 45
The light shown into the window. It wasn't ambient light that dimly lit the room, but a spotlight, sweeping from one bedroom window to the next...my bedroom. I live alone. I decided I should get up and see what was going on.I could see the lights sweeping around the house and I expected the noise of a helicopter or something ... More..