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Looking Back With a Sentimental Feeling - - David Tanguay
At 60 years old, I look back at my life from the time I lived on 95 chestnut street in Westbrook Maine. I was born on November 8, 1948 in the house my father built. During my early years, I attended a parochial school (catholic school) with nuns teaching us. The school wasn't too far from our... Submitted 3 years 186 days ago.

Quotes to Mull over - - David Tanguay
A few quotes I put together * The only part of reality that makes any sense is the part we sleep through * During infantilism we are constantly learning, when we reach adolescence we think we know it all. During middle age we begin to explain it all, finally advancing to old age we seek... Submitted 3 years 262 days ago.

A New Beginning - Roschelle Nelson
Doug had always been a level headed person. He never made hasty decisions. His friends and family counted on him for advice and encouragement. He had always known exactly what he wanted and worked feverishly to achieve all that he had. He had ventured out on a limb a few years back purchasing a... Submitted 3 years 316 days ago.

Story Telling Down Through The Ages - - David Tanguay
The early authors of entertaining and renowned stories that are still entertaining not only to children but also to adults today. Long before the written word, in primitive times, stories were passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth. Many of the fables and fairytales we know... Submitted 3 years 331 days ago.

Escape - Barbara Clark
"Finally he's asleep." His body suddenly jerked, half-awakened by the bed as she moved to her side. Frozen, she eyed the bedroom door in front of her with anxious anticipation. Her eyes fixated on the door in the darkness. "Not yet," she scolded herself. "Wait!" Her heart pounding, she carefully... Submitted 3 years 340 days ago.

REBATES (Debating the same things over and over and . . .) - John Brazell
I was stuck between two people yelling "I Hate You" at eighty-six decibels and measurable on the Richter Scale. Both are normally upright guys but at the time each wanted the other sideways with a foot in his ear. I was dumbfounded, easy for me, and struggled to hold them at bay. And, no, I... Submitted 4 years 83 days ago.

I Miss The Snow! - - David Tanguay
I have lived in Florida for ten years now I'm from the state of Maine, (born and raised.) I remember as a child we would look forward to snowstorms so we could build snow forts, snowmen, and go sledding with sleds or toboggans. Sometimes when we had a big storm in the morning we would listen... Submitted 4 years 87 days ago.

A Man Recalling the Assassination of President James A Garfield - - David Tanguay
" James Abram Garfield'' November 19, 1831 September 19, 1881 was a major general in the United States Army, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the twentieth President of the United States. He was the second U.S. President to be assassinated. Abraham Lincoln was the... Submitted 4 years 220 days ago.

As Long As The Grass Shall Grow - - David Tanguay
As an American, I’m proud of my country through my nurturing many of our patriots and legendary figures have left their mark in my conscience and in my heart. However, as a baby boomer growing up watching western movies cowboys and Indians battling it out and most of the times we would see... Submitted 4 years 225 days ago.

Now, There Was A Man! - - David Tanguay
I recently submitted a poem as a tribute to acknowledge what would have been my father’s 100 th . birthday into the father’s day category. Now I want to submit a brief article to anyone who wants to hear a son proclaim from his heart the love I wished I had shown my father while he was living... Submitted 4 years 276 days ago.

"Country Boy", ain't Got No Shoes - - David Tanguay
I was born and grew up living in the city. However when I turned twelve years old my family moved out in the country where we lived on a farm for two years before returning back to the city. The short two years on the farm for my younger, brother and I though were a lot of fun. We had open fields... Submitted 4 years 278 days ago.

The Legend of John Henry's Hammer - - David Tanguay
John Henry is an American myth (usually African American, folk hero who has been the subject of numerous songs, stories, plays, and novels. Like other "Big Men" such as Paul Bunhan, Pecos Bill , and Iron John , John Henry served as a mythical representation of a particular group within the... Submitted 5 years 193 days ago.

The Man in Black, and me - - David Tanguay
"Before I give reference to the " and me " in my title, let me give a brief biography of the great Johnny Cash." Early life Born in Kingsland, Arkansas, February 26, 1932 and raised in Dyess, Arkansas. By age, five he was working in the cotton fields, singing along with his family as they... Submitted 5 years 245 days ago.

A Home Away From Home, (A Vietnam Experience) - - David Tanguay
We arrived in Danang, South Vietnam in Dec of 1967, a whole bunch of us boots fresh out of boot camp. From there we all went our separate ways. My m.o.s. (military occupational specially) was 0341, which is a part of the infantry, “mortars" to be more specific. From Danang I was put on a... Submitted 5 years 265 days ago.

Australia's secret Vietman War Warriors? - Marc Holt
"What did you do in the war, daddy?" How many children have asked their fathers this question for thousands of years? Most could answer truthfully. But the Royal Australian Air Force ghost warriors who fought a secret war in Thailand to support the troops in Viet Nam have had to be silent... Submitted 5 years 322 days ago.

Analysis of "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" - Ben Ganter
Crime of Opportunity Ernest Hemingway is well known for his clever technique of leaving the reader with an unresolved ending. In “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," Hemingway leaves one huge unanswered question following the accidental or intentional death of the protagonist... Submitted 5 years 328 days ago.

Gift of Fruits - Sandra Renee Hicks
In separate parts of the country, three spokespeople, Native-American Joshua Running Brook, Hispanic-American Pedro Gonzalez, and African-American Peter Rock, prepared to depart. They were to attend the Third Annual "International Conference of Apostles" held on December 21 st in Washington, D.C.... Submitted 1 year 300 days ago.

What's a Brother to Do? - Sandra Renee Hicks
Lola and Buford Crossroad, true worshippers of GOD, raised three sons Robert, Brian and James. Robert, 47, is a fit man of average height with a booming voice and a great sense of humor. James, 43, is tall and muscular with an engaging personality. He has a confident stride. Brian, 40, is... Submitted 1 year 306 days ago.

Eagle Tree - Sandra Renee Hicks
Stanley Pompous was from a small town in West Virginia. His father and grandfather were coal miners who persuaded Stanley to pursue college to escape the dangers that were in the mining business. Stanley went on to excel in college and gained a successful career on Wall Street. He hob-knobbed... Submitted 1 year 307 days ago.

The State of Christmas - Sandra Renee Hicks
Robert Meek, a high-ranking Christian U.S. State Department official, planned an atypical Christmas day celebration to be held in the ballroom of the Merrifield Hotel in Camp Springs, Maryland. The invitations went out to family, friends, associates, and three "special" invitees who lived in... Submitted 1 year 307 days ago.

Circus Change - Sandra Renee Hicks
Pastor Gordon Breeze has reached his tolerance peak with the lax spiritual attitudes of much of his congregation, including his staff members. He is at his wits end with the dramaholic atmosphere there at Hallow Ground Assembly Church. Gordonarrives home and tells, Juanita, his wife, "I have... Submitted 1 year 307 days ago.

No Place Like Home - Sandra Renee Hicks
Joel, the 97 year old patriarch of the Game family went to be with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day. He was a devout man of faith whose favorite scripture was, " These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them... Submitted 1 year 307 days ago.

Excess Chances - Sandra Renee Hicks
This is the story of Tameka Elliott and Heather Dillard who grew up on the same tree-lined street, Magnolia Lane in the heart of the bustling city, Capitol, Michigan. They are college seniors at Prospect University in Emerald, Rhode Island. Prospect has one of the best business programs in the... Submitted 1 year 308 days ago.

Creature Urges - Sandra Renee Hicks
Jasper, a white Persian house cat is delighted to have faithfully received loving care and adoration from Melody, his owner. Melody is a tall stunning red head with a contagious laugh. She is single and works as a caretaker contractor for Jubilee Charter. A few months ago, she moved to Bishop... Submitted 1 year 308 days ago.

At the Mall - Sandra Renee Hicks
Warren Langley works as a supervisor at Junction Bus Operations. He is eager to own an event planning business where his entire family can be involved. Belinda, his wife, is a Recruiter in the government. Warren has been striving for years to recruit Belinda to share his dream of business... Submitted 1 year 308 days ago.