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Will Kester is a pseudonym and my birth name. I was adopted and my name changed, so now I write as Will Kester. Maybe someday I'll hear from a relative, or maybe not. In the meantime, having a pseudonym gives me the freedom to write with some degree of separation

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Falling in love: 13 of 80
When people say, "I love you," they mean, "I love the way you make me feel." Everything in the world is about us, even if we don't like it or admit it. People give because it makes them feel good, or they do it because they are told they should, but it is still about what they feel is right, or best, or correct; it is all ab... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Assessing Barack Obama's chances for the 2008 Democratic primaries: 5 of 30
I chose Barak Obama as my candidate before he was even a candidate, so I am not totally objective on this subject. I do, however, still think he is very likely to win the candidacy for the Democratic Party, and win the general election. Here is why: Leaving WHY he should win for later, I think that one of the worst things a ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Will World War III start in the Middle East?: 3 of 18
Will World War III start in the Middle East? It already has. The question becomes, "Can we stop the madness soon enough to prevent it spreading across the globe in an inferno of proportions unseen ever in history?" You think the first paragraph is a bit extreme? I hope you're right. George W. Bush opened Pandora's box, despi... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How to sharpen a kitchen knife: 3 of 17
The best way to sharpen kitchen knives is to have it done professionally. That said, here's how to ruin your knives at home. Knives for other than kitchen purposes should be sharpened frequently, and at home, with a stone. The principals are the same. There are many sharpeners on the market, and all of them will ruin your kn... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Great beers to drink with barbecue ribs: 2 of 11
Any beer is great with ribs, but most people have their favorites; more about the beer than what they are eating. I do, however, have my favorites, which I will share here. In Texas roadhouse barbecue joints, you have to stand in line and order your ribs by the pound when it is your turn. While standing in line, intermittent... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Understanding the terms 'culture of life' and 'culture of death': 3 of 16
The 'culture of life' is often used as code for "pro-life, anti-abortion" propaganda, and I will consider the issue, but include some other thoughts about life and death. I personally am pro-life, but not anti-abortion. Okay, I'm against abortions, but not for criminalizing those who choose to have or those who choose to per... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Spring: 6 of 30
In many areas of the world, near the equator, there is no Spring or Fall, only dry Summer and rainy Summer seasons. I love going to those areas on vacation, but live where there is Spring. I raised three children to enjoy Spring with me, planting, raking, mowing, pruning, and they each have favorite stories that they tell wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks How charcoal grills can lead to cancer: 2 of 10
Cancer can be caused by PAH and HCA formation from grease drippings onto charcoal heat...big deal. My parents gave me their charcoal grille years ago and converted to propane, when the study came out. I still use their grille. They died, but not from cancer. I love to grill meat, veggies, and fruit over charcoal and will con... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day success stories: 2 of 10
Surviving Valentine's Day is a success for a guy. Phew! The pressure! I moved to a new high school my Senior year. I picked out the prettiest five girls in the school and one at a time, asked each of them for a date. I won't go into all of them, just the one which relates to my successes and failures on Valentine's Day. Her ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Appletini or apple martini: 2 of 10
Apple martinis are fairly new to an old bartender ... me. In my area, they are made with Apple Pucker, but I have seen them made with apple cider, apple juice, and other stuff I would never put in a martini, but I would never put vodka in a martini. Gin is required to make a martini, vodka is used to make sissy drinks, for g... More..