Writing Samples
The beginning for a writer is the journal. I say this because it is the testing grounds for all your styles and ideas. If you do not keep a journal, it will be hard for you to be a good writer in almost any field.
You should write a little every day if you want to cultivate your literary skills. That's the beauty of a journal... because you don't need a revolutionary idea or original thought to write a successful entry into your journal. Other types of writing are not as forgiving; when you write poetry when you don't feel poetic or a story when you don't feel inspired, you will likely not turn out highly artistic words.
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Reflections and Infections
An essay about the need for more philosophy (love of wisdom) in an age of growing xenophobia.
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Cultural Cataracts
A personal conversation about the challenges facing educational and cultural progress in the face of overwhelming ignorance and myopia.
A Trip Down Hoopty Lane
An American Hoopty adventure to fix a van that turns into a car hater's nightmare.
Greg Oden, Buckeyes and Basketball
Commentary on collegiate basketball, American colleges and professional sports.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
Stalling Court Murders and Media
Two people were murdered in Stalling Court and the media is swarming it.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
Whispers in the Wind
Poem about enjoying the beauty of life. It's too brief to forget to enjoy it.
Cyber Trial Lawyer or Cyber Bully?
I just got an email draft of a lawsuit against me for $7 Million dollars.
Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
Some Scoundrel
Semi-satirical poem about passing the blame on others and passing the buck.