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My passions include writing, creating art, playing chess, and aviation. To pay for the expenses, I have a career as a professional pilot. I've been flying since I was young, thanks to my wonderful grandfather, who was a pilot in WWII and flew thereafter. I

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 4 of 223
It's hard for me to write this objectively, since my mother was adopted. Those four words, "my mother was adopted", are part of my identity as much as my last name or my blond hair or blue eyes. On paper, this fact means very little to outside observers. To my brothers and sisters and I, however, it means the world to us and ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs A guide to hot and spicy peppers: 2 of 18
Although most people don't like spicy foods and make you out to be a freak if you prefer your it, it has many benefits. First, you get the taste pleasure of spicy peppers, of course. Next, spicy peppers speed up food digestion, keeping your metabolism running on all cylinders. Last, you pave the way for future hot-and-spicy-p... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating horror stories: 24 of 86
In my dating life, a few dating horror stories really stand out; in fact, they're becoming legend in my family. And honestly, I'm not looking for bad stories on the dating front, far from it in fact. It's amazing to me how my bad dates rank when compared to others' stories, so much so my stories don't seem believable. Yet the... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Matching colors and textures in room design: 3 of 8
I just did what to me is the unthinkable: I stripped off 30-year-old wallpaper, scraped off the backing, cleaned the walls, and painted my 3rd bedroom in ONE day! Why did I do it? It wasn't a well-thought-out plan I spent months and months planning out what colors to paint the walls and crown molding. Instead, I went with my ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Theories of evil: 14 of 36
In our Judeo-Christian society, we understand humans are fallen creatures and subject to evil desires. In fact, we were plagued with this evil tendency from the get-go, when Eve ate the forbidden fruit. Since then, mankind was separated from God, and as we read in the Bible, mankind is riddled with war, rape, murder, and othe... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to please your woman: 9 of 20
In the black-and-white scene, you give your wife the gift of diamonds. She acts shocked, and embraces you passionately. Or so says the Zales jewelry commercial you're watching on TV. First, I must admit, I am not married yet. However, I hope help those of you out there who are married to please your woman. I think one word su... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Assessing the effect of new technologies on our lifestyle: 17 of 37
As someone who needs to stay up-to-date on the latest in technology for my field, I see technology as a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because it definitely helps with the safety, efficiency, speed, and communications of the airline I'm a pilot for. Also, I'm sure all of us find the usefulness of computers, the Interne... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Keeping kids entertained at the airport: 8 of 17
How many people can honestly say they like spending time in airports? They're noted to be filled with harried travelers, questionable food vendors, often-times dingy interiors, and constant PA's made by people with robotic voices. As a pilot, I spend a fair share of my time in airports, so I've come up with a few solutions to... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics How to invest small amounts of money: 11 of 23
Even if you've not started a savings plan, the good news is you can start today using the money you already earn. And you can do it over time, one small deposit at a time. It doesn't require a get-rich-quick scheme or a lottery win. All it requires is a little sacrifice and discipline. Before getting started with saving our m... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Buying a desktop or laptop: Pros and cons: 7 of 14
Just as as everyone is different, everyone's computer needs are different, right? If a friend or colleague tells you how you "must" buy the same laptop he owns, remind yourself he's more of an unpaid computer salesman at that point than true friend. While people are good to ask advice of when computer shopping, many will try ... More..