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I am an aspiring writer who is happily married and resides in Bristol,Tennessee.I am a Tennessee Vol fan of all sports.I am a Nascar fan who pulls for the veterans like Mark Martin,Dale Jarrett,Ricky Rudd,Kyle Petty,Sterling Marlin,and Derek Cope. I enjoy

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cars: 4 of 64
I once owned a 1976 Chevy Vega which was not a very good car since it rolled off the line in Detroit.The fuel pump went out in the old car and was located in the gas tank.Having never being able to repair a car my Dad decided to fix it for me.Instead of removing the fuel pump from the tank which would require a lot of time a... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending The cost of convenience: A comparison between prices at convenience stores and other stores: 7 of 69
I admit to being chronic convenience store shopper.I suppose just the name convenience store could be one reason I frequent so many in my home town.They are closer to my home,and I don't have to wait in very many lines like at the other stores.As far as prices are concerned I think on several occasions I may have been taken f... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I remember when: 2 of 14
I have several memories of the good old days so hang on to your seats and here we go! I remeber when cokes were a quarter or less. I remember when a piece of bubble gum was a penny. It had a good funny paper comic inside,and the size was larger than today. i also recall that all foods were cheaper,and you got more for less.I ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 38 of 212
It is my view that illegal immigration in the U.S. should be stopped as soon as possible.There are way too many illegal aliens in this country now and this problem continues to grow by the week.The taxpayers of this country can't continue to bare the burden for all the illegals that are milking our welfare and medical system... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Why churches should do away with denominations: 4 of 21
I believe one of the reasons churches should do away with denominations is that in the early days of the Bible there wasn't but one real belief which was that of the Jewish Faith.This was in the Old Testament.For about 2,000+years people were fine with only one denomination.I think 9if it was good for the old saints of the Bi... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Home towns: 1 of 4
I was raised in a town in the South that was so small if you blinked your eyes it would be missed.When I was young,and even longer the Police Department consisted of one man.We had one small fire engine with an all volunteer crew.We had several stop signs but,no red or caution lights.When we first moved there in 1959 some of ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Grandparents: 17 of 64
I recall the paternal grandparents very fondly. I was born in the same little town where they lived. I was told of a few things that happened during that short period of time in my life before the age iof 4 when I moved away with parents.They told of how I would call my Papaw to see if he had the car out of the garage so he c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Michael Vick's dogfighting puts him in the NFL doghouse: 10 of 34
There have been many well gifted athletes come along in the sports world,and one was certainly Michael Vick.However,I can't recall any other NFL star quarterback being involved,up to the teeth,in dogfighting.Vick's crimes puts him so deep in the NFL doghouse he will never come out.Mr.Vick is supposed to be a role model to tho... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Traditions and values in Christian families: 8 of 27
In the southern part of the U.S. the average Christian family try to live by the Bible's principals.The parents will teach children from a young age about the stories in the Bible especially, about Jesus and God.Noah and the Ark,and other stories that the young ones can understand.Most southern Christians will start teaching... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: Oops!: 19 of 63
My family lived in a rural area in Northeast Tennessee.The ground where my Mom planted her first garden consisted of hard red clay.The chances of having a productive season were questionable, at best.Having been raised on a farm she was quite familiar with growing a garden and,thought she would give it a try .She planted a r... More..