Who Is Going to Pay for the Wall?
“We’re going to build the Wall. Okay, believe me. So, we’re going to build it. It will be paid for. Who’s gonna pay for the Wall? Who is going to pay for the Wall?” […]
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Creative Nonfiction
Republicans, not Democrats, will turn America into a Socialist Country
Watching the devolution of the Republican party under Trump’s leadership has convinced me that Republicans, not Democrats, will turn America into a socialist nation. Before the trolls call me deranged, deluded, or worse, a closet Democrat, I propose a few premises that I think most Americans can agree on before presenting my argument. The first
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So You Want to Join a Writing Group Part V: Find Your Tribe
Being part of a writing group can be a harrowing experience. No matter how seasoned a writer you are, it’s already difficult to share your work, whether it’s with people you know or complete strangers. Knowing you’re going to hear things you won’t like doesn’t make it any easier. Sometimes, people in workshops can be
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Colored Dream
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
So You Want to Join a Writing Group Part IV: Walk a Mile in My Shoes
We all know what we like to read. Some people gravitate toward literary fiction, while others dig mysteries. That guy over there may not care, as long as he’s reading a good, compelling story. Your girlfriend might be a romance nut, and you might be into steampunk, cyberpunk, or biopunk. I may prefer books with lots
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Thanksgiving Day Gratitude: An American Tradition
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. And in many ways it is a perfect symbol of our national character. The stories that we feed ourselves, tales of grateful Pilgrims, peaceful Indians, and bountiful tables of turkey and pumpkin pie are completely false. Just as false as the story that hard work, faith, and education will
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