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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Enemies: 4 of 115
Caution To The WindIf all I had were words that standas tall and strong as any manI'd arrange them in such a wayin the wind you'd hear them say..."He who passes with unjust causeneedn't stop, or even pause-For if you should upset my peace...the last word for you will be DECEASED!" More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family: 2 of 40
The Perfect Brother...I did not know Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Preach. I do know his younger brother Dan, he was a senior at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School in 2008, and he was one of my plumbing students, where in the shop he was called "Preach" by his friends.From everything I read about Kevin, Dan has much in ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture How contemporary American society tramples principles of integrity: 1 of 14
In 1932 Stella Walsh won Olympic gold representing her native Poland in the 100 meters. Born in Poland in 1911 as Stanlislawa Walasiewiczowna, Walsh's name was changed shortly after immigrating to Cleveland at two years old. Walsh's career included 20 women's track and field world records, 41 AAU titles, earning her a 1975 in... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills How baseball managers should plan for the World Series: 1 of 14
A good manager in the game of baseball is one who plays one game at a time, one inning at a time, one out at a time, and ultimately, one pitch at a time. He knows you have to prepare for the late innings, the latter part of the regular season, and the post season, but understands that there is nothing more important than the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New York City: 7 of 79
New York City 1978 There were tall buildings and people-packed streets and avenues all around. By 7:00 am, droves of people had already spilled out of the Port Authority bus terminal and were rushing to their offices. Women in full dress and make-up, wearing track shoes for a quicker commute by foot, huffed by me... But, what... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Tips for appropriate restaurant tipping: 4 of 43
DINNER OUT and A HAPPY ENDING? I was told when I was old enough to eat at restaurants myself that the proper tip for a waiter/waitress who performs his or her duties was 15%... I was also told that a tip's origin dates back to when someone wanted to insure proper service they would tip before the meal. I believe now, any mon... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering: 25 of 267
BriefFor a brief time in my youthHe was a friend of mine.He was several years younger than me,physically smaller, but incredibly strongand coollike James Dean coolAt his workhe didn't tireand he listened welland learned quicklyand always smiled, despite it alllike a kid brother.It's been years nowsince tragedy robbed him of h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you have a role model?: 2 of 19
When I was a youngster I was a fan of the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL).I knew every player, their height, weight, even where they lived during the off-season. My first favorite was the Patriots' first ever draft choice, 5'-10", 190 lbs., running back Ron Burton.Ron grew up poor in Springfield, Ohio. H... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) A thank you to my role model and mentor: 1 of 8
I met Sam when I was just knee high to a grasshopper. He was my father's best friend. An imposing structure at six foot five and some two hundred and forty pounds, Sam could devour an entire pizza pie with ease. I was impressed! He was an electrician by trade, a mechanic by nature. Sam loved a mechanical challenge. And when h... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: People we miss: 10 of 74
My first full year as a vocational teacher ended on June 22nd, just eight days after celebrating my fiftieth birthday. The career change came after spending twenty-five years of long, tiring days and many late nights, working in damp cellars and moldy bathrooms, and this change was long overdue. I was glad to be off my aching... More..