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My life is busy with being a civil service worker, a beekeeper, a writer and a crafter of heirloom children's playhouses. My local raw honey and bee products are marketed on line as well as at tailgate markets, fairs and festivals. I have 3 children. Two of

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspective: 1 of 61
I am amazed at how beautiful and full the Tulip Poplar bloom is this year. The funny thing is, most people NEVER notice the Tulip Poplar blooming. The Poplar blooms are large and showy, but usually are located high up in a large tree and are sort of camouflaged due to all the large leaves around them. The blooms face up and t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Building baseball's all-time greatest team: 1 of 29
The all time best starting lineup in baseball would have to have Nolan Ryan as the starting pitcher. He has power with routine fastballs over 100 mph. Control is no problem as he has over 5000 strikeouts in his career. He has the ability to keep the batter guessing or just overpower him, as he has 7 no hitters to his credit. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Should Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) have resigned?: 2 of 44
Public officials who violate the public trust and bring shame on themselves, as well as the country they represent, should have the guts to step down from representing us. Disgraced Republican President Richard Nixon had the guts to step down after the Watergate scandal and spared our country even more shame. Republican Speak... More..
Autos > Car Reviews My worst car: 1 of 12
I will never forget it, it was red it was an Italian sports car and it was mine. This car exceeded my dreams of a first car because of the economy of the overhead cam 1.3 liter engine, the thrill of the four speed transmission, the handling of the MacPherson struts,and the performance of the front and rear disc brakes as well... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Infatuation: 1 of 11
Infatuation is an often misunderstood emotional reaction to a typically physical attraction. Notice I did not say emotion. I believe love is an emotion and infatuation is a chemical reaction in the brain to certain stimuli that pleases and confuses the brain on a few levels but falls far short of the depth of the most beautif... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Was Bush right to commute "Scooter" Libby's jail sentence?: 2 of 19
Whether or not President Bush was right or wrong in commuting Mr. Libby's Sentence is actually a complicated question, more so than one may at first think. I would hope that if I ever am found guilty of a crime, the judge would go easy on me as a first offender. That is commonly practiced and expected given our legal system a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My unusual hobby: 1 of 9
My Unusual Hobby - Crisis in the Bee Yard (value of records)Beekeeping is a wonderful, if unusual, hobby I thoroughly enjoy. I had a most interesting experience in my bee yard today that I do not want to repeat. Those records we should be keeping along with a real life application of my college logic course (if this then that... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Cruelty: 2 of 16
He stood to the side, taking quick glances at the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He so much wanted to walk up and introduce himself to her. He knew her face, as their paths crossed frequently, but they were without the substance of a relationship on any level. He walked away thinking how foolish he was for longing to ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Rainbows: 1 of 8
Of all the natural phenomena I have ever observed, the rainbow is one of my favorites. Rainbows are not audible, so they often go undetected. A person must be somewhat observant and actually taking in their surroundings to notice a rainbow. Rainbows probably are considered so special because a person is highly in tune with th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs What every parent of a child with learning disabilities needs to know: 3 of 21
Every parent with a child with learning disabilities needs to know some basic information and needs to follow through with some basic actions. I am an adult who suffered through childhood with learning disabilities. I eventually made it through college at a major university and have been a successful professional for over 25 ... More..