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I was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. I attended the University of Evansville (UE) where I was fortunate enough to study under the late Dr. Caroline Dow who was one of the most brilliant women I have ever met. I received a B.S. degree in advertising

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Business > Advertising Advertising and the importance of originality: 1 of 13
Advertising is a small window of opportunity in which to create interest in a product, service or brand. Because that window is so small and because consumers are inundated with so many competing advertising messages on a daily basis, originality is a vital element of a successful ad.We pass brightly colored ads on bus stops ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sin: 11 of 142
Where could I beginTo try to explainOur supposed sinThat day in the rain...The sheets were soaked with paintThe canvas smeared with bloodThe story of our painWords poured in a floodPoetry and paint and sinAnd everything we've doneThinking we could somehow sinWhen Fate's already won...The moment we gave in that dayShe turned h... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment To be or not to be self-employed: 3 of 38
If you are single and don't have a family to support, are in perfect health and have a large amount of cash stockpiled for living expenses during lean times, the answer is an easy and resounding yes. If those conditions do not apply to you, the answer is not such an easy one and there are many things to take into consideratio... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Are parents or the advertising industry to blame for consumerism in children?: 2 of 25
Today's parents are always on the lookout for someone, anyone, to blame for their failings. The advertising industry is one of many convenient evil influences used to offset blame for bad parenting.Advertising and advertising agencies have been around for a very long time. Children have been exposed to advertising messages fo... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Being gay and recieving acceptance: 1 of 12
Being gay and receiving acceptance begins with respecting yourself. If you accept and respect yourself and are comfortable with your sexuality, you will probably find that a need for acceptance for being gay is much less important than a need for simply being respected as an individual.Growing up gay in a small town in the mi... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Dreams: 2 of 22
Deep, rich colors streamed through the looming stained glass windows running along the length of the cavernous, ornate church. Bryce walked cautiously down the aisle, his pale skin glowing alabaster, his blond hair silken and shiny in the glaring light.It seemed to take forever to reach the altar. There, what had to be at lea... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Is mind-reading real or fake?: 7 of 69
While not 100% convinced of the legitimacy of mind-reading, I do believe that some people possess powers of extrasensory perception (ESP), so I have to leave room for the possibility of mind-reading. Much research has been done on the subject of ESP and the debate may rage on for years, but there is some compelling evidence t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Online Surveys & Pay to Click Can surveys and other online gigs pay your bills?: 5 of 49
Sadly, no. While there are some legitimate survey sites and other money making opportunities online, there are also numerous gimmicks and ripoffs that are better steered clear of. It can be difficult to tell the difference, but there are a few ways to tell the genuine from the fraud.Like many reading this article, I have scou... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing interior design color combinations: 2 of 19
The best rule of thumb in choosing interior design color combinations is to go with what you like rather than what anyone tells you you should choose. Start by thinking of your favorite color. Even if you don't choose to design around that color, it will at least give you a good starting point.For example, my favorite color i... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Serial fiction: Suspense: 17 of 150
Time Will Tell: Part OneHughes Hill College is internationally recognized for many things. Some of those things you can read about in the promotional literature for the affluent private school and hear about from exuberant upperclassmen during orientation sessions with wide-eyed incoming freshmen. Those things, the daylight t... More..