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I began writing seven years ago as a way to deal with what was going on in my life at that time. Since then, I have enrolled in college which I am attending full-time. My goal is to get a Masters Degree in English. I have entertained the thought that I might

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Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Will President Bush fix our economy?: 15 of 27
Can GW fix our economy?Well, lets look at some facts: When he was appointed president on 2000, the Federal Treasury was operating with a surplus, (thanks to Clinton). We are now in debt to the tune ot $9,000,000,000,000, that is nine trillion dollars. Now lets do the math. He has been in office for 6 years now. That means tha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Society has its priorities confused: 41 of 70
Why does it seem that sports is more important than our children's education. In Seattle, there are three professional sports teams, football, (The Seahawks), baseball, (The Mariners), and basketball (The Sonics). A few years ago, we had a sports stadium called the Kingdome where both the Seahawks and Mariners played. And the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Commentary: Using torture in the War on Terror: 15 of 24
Recently a new memo has come to light, written by John Yoo in March of 2003, the same month as our invasion of Iraq. It proves that the Bush Administration was planning to and has used torture on the terrorist detainees. In part it says: "we do not believe that Congress enacted general criminal provisions, such as the prohibi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A daughter's wedding day: 12 of 18
To My Daughter On Her Wedding DayI write this poem to youTo tell you how I thinkThough you are not from my bloodWe are forever linkedRaising you was such a joyYou have no idea how muchWatching while you grew upMy life forever touchedThere were times of great joyAnd there was sadness tooBecause all I ever wantedWas what was be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The rising cost of the Iraq War: 8 of 12
The Iraq War, five years later and what has our 4,000 US soldiers' lives and $526 billion bought us?The Bush administration repeatedly tells us the war in Iraq is worth the cost. In this article, I will break down those costs and the gains that it has bought us. Then you can make up your own mind if this war is worth the cost... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values How family life has changed in one generation: 16 of 23
When I was younger, we had three TV channels, ABC, CBS, and NBC. They all went off the air at 11:00 p.m. with an image of a waving American flag and a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. The TV did not come back on the air until 6:00 a.m. Oh, yeah did I mention that there were no color TVs, it was all in black and white.As... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 963 of 1317
My gun is loaded, the barrel in my mouthI've decided that now is my time to check outAlone and in pain is how I came to beAnd alone and in pain is how I will leaveHow you got to this world, I have no doubtIs also the way that you're gonna check outYou are looking for an answer to all life's questionsBut if you listen to me, I... More..
Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy The pros and cons of consumerism: 15 of 19
With the advent of radio and television, businesses, with the help of advertisers, went from seeing a need and making and selling a product to fill that need, to manufacturing a product and then creating a need for it through advertising."The American Dream" has been perverted to mean buying things, a house, a new car, whatev... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Top 10 annoying public habits: 68 of 77
10. People that don't get their bus fare/transfer/bus pass out until they get on the bus, thereby making everyone on the bus wait while they dig through their pockets/purses.9. People that share their cellphone conversations with everyone around them. I really don't need to know who you did last night.8. People that wear thei... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sadness: 142 of 155
I Am A Person Without A HomeI am a person without a home,Living under a bridge, just like a gnome.Mostly I am just ignored,Unless the police become too bored.Then it's as if I have no rights,Being kicked awake in the middle of the night.Made to move my harmless camp,Walking the streets in the cold and damp.Always trying to ke... More..