Shawn from Arizona
Married father of 3, politically independent, theologian, reader and thinker. I've written for family, have several childrens' books I've done for my kids and shared on occasion with teachers. I do everything from recipes to commentary on current events. I enjoy writing and hope your enjoy reading as much too!
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School of Life - Masters in Parenting and Marriage CounselingMotto
Noli fovere canem ardentum
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A Different St Patrick's DayWriter discusses how St Patrick's Day can be used to perpetuate old world hatred.
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The Daycare Race to the BottomWrite talks about the current state of the in-home childcare industry, it's stagnated wages and whether parents expectations are reasonable with constantly falling prices.
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Pink RibbonsAuthor asks if the search for the cure, when found, will be announced or given to those that supported it's discovery
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Hotel RedecoratingAuthor discusses how the details can make or break a remodels aesthetics.
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Emma's BakeryWriter shares experiences dining at Emma's Bakery in Laurel, Montana.
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Rental Cars - Revisiting the Avis LineupAuthor revisits a prior article on the Avis lineup
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To Remember or Forget Fathers DayAuthor shares memories of a bad father and step father and contrasts how he has tried to deal differently with his own children.
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Zombies AnonymousShort story about Bob, a recovering zombie
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Electronics and AirplanesWriter share experience during recent flights where others refused to shut off personal electronics during takeoff and landing
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Growing Your Reader Base with Google AdwordsAuthor shares experiences using Google Adwords to optimize hits
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The Death of Bin LadenAuthor asks if persons proclaiming to be Christians should rejoice at the death of Osama Bin Laden
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Yellowstone Through the East GateA while back I did an article on Millennial English, abbreviated as ME,. If I won't adopt MEs' use, who will? See my original article on ME for the basic grammatical rules. One new addition, "sh" is now represented with an underlined, lower case "c".
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Random Electrons FiringWriter shares random thoughts
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Facebook, Walmart and Darth VaderWriter muses over Facebook, Walmart and you guessed it...Darth Vader!
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RemindersThis was inspired after my wife and 5 year old left to move back to Arizona a year before me. The little things left behind that remind us that they were once there.
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Nara SushiAuthor returns to Nara Sushi to see how things have changes since his last visit
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Random Electrons FiringRandom thoughts put to the metaphorical paper, therefore exorcising them from my already crowded mind -
Last StandWriter shares his emotional experience as an decedent of the Native Americans that fought at this historic battle
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An Ode to SpringAuthor shares a poem of Spring
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Dealing with Pakistan and the Al Quaida LinkWriter looks to history for an answer to the question of Pakistans apparent support of this terrorist organization
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McCormick CafeWriter reviews recent visit to this popular Billings eatery
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Nuclear Crisis in JapanAs a former nuclear power worker I will share insight into the evolving situation in Japan and what the possible outcomes could be
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Don Luis RestaurantWriter shares experience dining at this location
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Asian Sea Grill and Sushi BarWriter shares his visit to a newly opened restaurant in Billings West End
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Buying a Refrigerator at SearsWrite shares his experience purchasing a new refrigerator
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Grains of MontanaWrite shares his experience at a nice little regional restaurant
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The New Noodle Express?Writer shares experience at the recently reopened Noodle Express at 15th and Grand
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A Place for Old TrucksThe story of a little boy named Carl and his first dump truck, Henry. -
Worst Hotel EverA review of stay at a national brand hotel
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Helpful Hints for Eating a One Kilo Box of Belgian ChocolatesSo what do you do when a loved one brings a crazy amount of really nice chocolate?
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The Secret Simple Pleasures of Life StolenAuthor shares one of his favorite, little known breakfast treats
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Central Market - Bouillabaisse SoupReview of Central Market - Bouillabaisse Soup
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Sake Sushi - Worth the Trip!Writer reviews a recent visit to Sake Sushi near the Riverwalk in Shreveport/Bossier City
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Millennial English (ME)Author proposes dropping most current rules used in writing American English and offers suggestions for a way to bring it into the 21st century.
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Shogun Sushi and Steak HouseAuthor share their experience dining at this establishment
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The Unexpected Humor in TechnologyAuthor writes about humorous issues with text to speech in modern GPS units
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Minimum Coverage Auto InsuranceAuthor explains what the numbers on an auto policy mean and takes readers through a scenario to help them understand how auto insurance works
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Gomez Mexican RestaurantReview of my recent visit to Gomez's (yes I know it's wrong but that's how they spelled it)
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Growing Up in SylmarWriter recalls what it was like to grow up in Sylmar, a suburb in Northern Los Angeles County during the late 1960s through the early 1980s
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An Acceptance Criteria for Partial Penetration WeldsChallenged to inspect partial penetration welds without an acceptance criteria, I looked at the problem from a new angle and found a way.
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Why Time Travel Can't Possibly (and Already Has) OccurredWhat would the effect of time travel be on the human race? Can it happen, has it happened?
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The Marvels of Technology ... For Thieves!There's a tool we all use daily that is now being used to steal your information
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Dutch Baby (aka German Puff Pancake) Made EasyDutch Babies, also known as German Puff Pancakes, are super easy and inexpensive to make so why pay a restaurant?
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The Missing ConversationEngaged couples have all kinds of talk, but here's one they all forget.
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Caramel Tapioca?What do you do when you're making tapioca and discover you are missing a critical ingredient?
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Cheating at Golf ... Why Bother???Why cheating is so prevalent in society.
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Rosas RestaurantAuthor shares their experience at this restaurant in Hermosa Beach, but almost in King Harbor
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Facebook...SpacebookIs finding old friends on Facebook really all it's cracked up to be? Should you let sleeping dogs lie?
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Books Without AuthorsAuthor comments on the apparent disconnect between creative humans and a faith in a greater power.
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The ChainAuthor reflects on the shared link of our ancestors and progeny.
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Tea Cup Chihuahuas BewareAuthor shares new insight for the fashion conscious.
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Persecuting a Person's NatureExtending the rights sought by homosexuals to other minorities in society.
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Migration of the GypsiesIn 24 years of marriage my wife and I have moved 23 times, usually for better employment opportunities. Has the elusive prize we've sought for so long finally appeared? But there are strings attached.
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Return of the KingCommentary on the current political situation.
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Nails in the CoffinAuthor discusses his experience with leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses and their handling of ex-members.
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Reality TVWriter comments on what is purported to be reality TV.
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Brave New WorldAuthor comments on how the Internet allows us to make new connections never before possible.
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The End is in SightWriter comments on the effects of partisan politics and discusses current immigration issues.
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People Just Don't ThinkAuthor discusses how inattention to the images on websites can help or hurt a business or person
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Two Left HomeThe author knows two women that have served, one his Mother in the late 1950's, the other serving now. His thoughts on how different their experiences were.
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Releasing BalloonsI have just gone through one of the hardest experiences I've experienced as a parent and I am still alive. My child did not die, my faith would help me navigate that, instead something that to me feels worse happened, my child walked away.
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From the Bottom of Your Heart???A new way of looking at an old saying.
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Zia's Italian Restaurant at the DocksMy recent experience dining at this location.
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Acapulco Mexican Grill, Beaumont, Texas - Better Than AverageMy experience dining at this location.
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Rental Cars: What to Expect from the Avis LineupWriter shares experiences with various rental cars.
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Monster Turbine HeadphonesMonster Turbine are a high end "ear bud" style headphone suitable for iPod, MP3 players, portable DVD and other devices
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Removing the Mystery of MagnafluxUnderstanding exactly what Magnaflux really is.
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The AnchorA nautical themed poem for Valentines Day
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The Last String of LightsWriter muses over why some people can't wait for Christmas to be over while others hang on to it as long as possible
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A Time to WriteDescribing the creative writing experience.
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Pickles Are Not for Pig DogsPig Dog liked to eat everything, or so he thought.
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Gold CoinsWriter reflects upon the disintegration of the American family and the joy in rediscovering lost members. -
Dear HousekeepingDuring my recent stay at a chain hotel in Dickinson, Texas, housekeeping repeatedly left notes stating they appreciated tips. This was my reply addressing issues of poor service and what it took to receive tips for good service. -
The TalismanAuthor shares his experience traveling with a childs' small stuffed dog, the talisman.
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DuskPoetry inspired by the evening.
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2 AMPoetry inspired by the night.
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The Most Joyous Christmas GamePersonal experience with the miracle of Secret Santa.
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Outlawing the Tools of DeathAn opinion on a recent news story regarding a neo-nazi plan to kill Obama.