Paul Howard Nicholas
Paul Howard Nicholas is a life-long student of human beliefs and behavior. His best known works are Diary of a Drifter, a collection of original poetry, The Male Box, a critically acclaimed play, and the book, Extinguishing the Flames of Hell.
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Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Port Arthur, Texas. Attended California State University at Los AngelesMotto
As a man thinks, so is he.Affiliations
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Visiting Day at a Quarter-to-Three: Terminal Island Federal Prison, 1979A portrait of a relationship on life support.
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A Prayer for SnookiA request for assurance that Snooki will not become another victim of human adoration.
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When the Fast Girl Went Too Far: Overdose/Dead on ArrivalA fond farewell to a fellow traveler.
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The Parable of the Heathen and the Boom BoxHow the limits of human perception can lead to inaccurate conclusions.
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A New Year's Wish!Choosing a productive path.
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A Prayer My Family Once Prayed for MeAn expression of appreciation for the blessings God and good people can bring into our lives
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A Question About Time: Does it Speed Up as We Get Older?Why time seems to fly by faster with each additional candle on our birthday cakes.
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Politicians and ProphetsA poem about the shifting sands of human values.
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For the Love of MoneyA look at how the accumulation of wealth can impede spiritual growth.
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Casing CaliforniaA southern California summer poem -
Happy Birthday, Miss Teenie Bird!My sister didn't just talk the talk about courage. She practiced what she preached. -
A Warm Spring WelcomeCelebrating the triumph of light over darkness
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Black History Month Special, Part 3Black Handicaps: Insufficient transfer of assets and the deveopment of a culture of mediocracy.
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Black History Month Special, Part 2Part 2 continues with "Economic Oppression" and "Break-up of the Black Family."
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Black Boys in Jeopardy: Before, During, and After PrisonA look at why bad boys either die or get better.
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Black History Month Special, Part 1This three part series focuses on a list of historical events and forces that have played a large part in shaping the lives of African Americans.
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Marilyn, Monroe's DaughterA poem for the one and only star in the story of my life. -
Not-so-secret AdmirerAn attempt to capture the essence of a wish well spent.
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A Family ToastWhy the present is more important than the past or the future.
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A Poem for My Mother: Remembering a Great Lady Who Passed Away on Christmas Day, 1997Observing the 13th anniversary of my mother's transition from this challenging world of wonder and woe into the welcoming arms of our family and friends in Heaven. -
Santa's Kids: The Pros and Cons of Encouraging Our Children to Believe in the "God of Christmas"A look at the irony of parents demanding that their children always tell them the truth while going to extraordinary lengths to orchestrate a hoax designed to convince the children of the existence of an imaginary being.
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Bad Luck BlueLos Angeles street life during the 1980s
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A Two Piece and a BiscuitA look at the wit and resourcefulness of the homeless population.
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Child's Play: An Eight-Year-Old's Introduction to RacismThe author's account of his introduction to overt racism as a child in southeast Texas during the 1950's.
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President Obama's ReligionDeclaring one's beliefs is an important step toward spiritual advancement. President Obama says he's a Christian, but he seems to need help defining and expressing his reasons for deciding to follow Jesus' teachings.
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Tele-ShockWhy randomly checking channels on your TV can leave you breathless.
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The Gay Debate: Answers to Questions Nobody Wants to AskA look at some of the questions society should be asking before we change the definition of marriage and alter the course of history.
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Message to Young PeopleWhy young people must take a more active role in setting higher standards for themselves and their peers.
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A Good LeaderA new look at the classic relationship between leaders and messengers during a crisis.
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A Wedding ToastA poetic snapshot of a magical moment.
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Religious Rites of Spring, Part Two: EasterIs it rational to refer to the day Jesus was tortured and executed as a "Good Friday"? -
Religious Rites of Spring, Part One: PassoverWhen it comes to the use of deadly force, should human beings be held to a higher standard than God? -
De Segregation BluesA short story drawn from the author's own personal experiences during the mandatory desegregation of the public school system in a Gulf Coast Texas town.
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Serial Cheaters: How History Programmed Men to Be UnfaithfulA look at how men became trapped in an evolutionary time warp and how they might get back on track.
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Loving StrangersWhy one night stands seldom evolve into long term relationships.
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The Christmas Tree: Christian Tradition or Pagan Icon?A new look at the age-old practice of adorning, adoring, and sacrificing evergreen trees to celebrate religious events.
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Baby Brother's RantA younger brother's perspective of his sister's labor at a "data plantation" and her quest for promotion to the "big house."
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Trouble's GirlHow too many days of sunshine can make you crazy for some thunder and some rain!
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The Preacher and the ThiefAn analysis of the relationship between "good" and "evil."
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Sexual Rights Vs. Civil RightsAn analysis of the gay community's assertion that the sexual equality movement is no different than the efforts of African Americans to obtain rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution.