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I am a forty-three year old college junior, majoring in literature and history, attending the University of Colorado at Denver. I started writing when I was in junior high, and was surprised when I learned that people could make their living by being writers.

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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: 1 of 19
I admit that I am fascinated by the TV show, "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Which is probably a sad indication of our culture, and my role in it-nevertheless I find the show to be fun to watch.The idea of having adults being tested on fifth grade knowledge is amusing. It is not a new idea-Jay Leno does it all the time i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers The importance of teamwork in the company: 5 of 43
Despite our cultures emphasis on individuals, teamwork still pays a big part in our corporate environment. Only those who work for themselves, and by themselves, in cottage industries are truly on their own. All of the rest of us have to cope with other people to get things done. Customers rely on businesses to produce goods ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration George W. Bush's final State of the Union Address (2008): Reactions and observations: 2 of 16
The 2008 State of Union address marks the beginning of the end of an era. Since President Bush took office, we have seen terror rise up, a tyrant fall, a war that seemingly has no end, the United States act as an Empire, felt the scorn of the world, witnessed the rotting away of the American economy and the disappearance of t... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) I hope I never win the lottery: 2 of 13
There are certain fates that a wise man knows will seriously hurt them. These fates one should avoid. For me, winning the lottery would be one of those cruel fates. Winning the lottery would be like unleashing locusts into the fertile fields of Egypt.First, there would be the unwelcome relatives. Especially unwelcome would be... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The Moment of Truth: 1 of 6
The concept of the reality show "The Moment of Truth" is a simple one-tell the truth and get money. Answer twenty-one questions honestly and get a check for a half million dollars. It is a simple concept; but in practice, it is not that easy.We belong to a culture where lying is normal. We all lie. Even if it is only little w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics How an aphorism or motto can have great impact on your life: 1 of 6
I remember being disappointed as a child when I learned that my family didn't have a motto. So I was quite delighted when I learned that mottos were used in Golden Dawn.For those who don't know, Golden Dawn is a lodge-based fraternal Order whose members study Kabbalah and other esoteric philosophy. Its members are known by th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Office Space: 2 of 11
The movie "Office Space" (1999) is a funny look at the trials and tribulations of the cubical slaves of a big evil corporation. Written and directed by Mike Judge, the creator of "Beavis and Butt-head" and "King of the Hill," the movie is based on the "Milton" animation shorts.The movie follows Peter Gibbons (played by Ron Li... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Groups What is Golden Dawn: 1 of 5
Golden Dawn is a lodge based system of spiritual attainment. The Order's instructions and rituals include symbolism drawn from kabbalah, astrology, and the Tarot; elements are also drawn from Christian and grimoiric traditions. Furthermore, Golden Dawn was the first esoteric Order to use actual information from the Egyptian B... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Teatime: 1 of 5
My grandmother's hands caress the teapotAs she pours the tea from the silver pot.The liquid is amber, dark with leaves,No herbal stuff for her, just real tea."When are you going to find a nice girl?When are you going to get married?"She asks me; her eyes bore into me."What about that nice girl Sandra?"I have never dated a San... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Taxes: 4 of 18
It is on my third reading of the 1040 instructions that I decide that I need a cigarette. Too bad, I don't have one. It is also too bad that if my wife catches me thinking about smoking that I will have worse things than the taxman to worry about. While the government believes that they own a certain percentage of my income, ... More..