Andrew Vinstra
I first became interested in writing when my parents took me on a five week long vacation/trip to the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest when I was 11. That trip formed me into a poet and a lover of nature and art.
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Bachelor of Science - History - Oakland UniversityInterests
Travel, art, music - rock, blues, jazz particularly, modern poetry, novels, plays, some classic poetry, cooking, movies (of course) television (of course), politics - both sides of the aisle, history,Affiliations
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In My City of the WolfI was a twin whose brother died at 10 months of age. Ever since I was told this it has haunted me like the ancient Roman myth of Romulus and Remus or the little known American story of Elvis Aaron and Jesse Garon Presley.
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Why I WriteWe all have deeply personal reasons for why we do certain things. This is why I write poetry.
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Paul Robeson: A PoemHow many people in this day and age even remember Paul Robeson and what he did and stood for? Not many at all I bet but in his time he was a giant of a man. He would probably be even more of a giant today.
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If Only I Could DreamWhat is your vision for the world of your dreams? After much searching I found mine.
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Breaking the MajesticEver been bored in a class and start to drift off. This is where I ended up.
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The True Meaning of JusticeIs justice truly a woman holding up scales and blindfolded? What if the scales fell from her eyes? What would she see? Perhaps justice is more like Just Is?
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A Short History of Manifest Destiny and American ImperialismWhen Ronald Reagan ran for president in 1980 and began the Conservative Revolution that later brought George W. Bush to power he described America as a "shining city on a hill". This is the way the Puritans and other early Americans saw it. Is this really the way it was?
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Survivorman Vs. Man Vs. Wild: Which is Better?How would you like to know how it feels to be in the wilderness alone for 7 days with no food, no water, no tent or sleeping bag and only the clothes on your back? Watch Survivorman or Man vs. Wild and you'll have a good idea what it's like.
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A Salute to Mike Rowe and the Dirty JobsWho would have thought there was such a wide variety of jobs cleaning up animal poop? How does one man find so many different ways to get dirty? Mike Rowe of The Dirty Jobson the Discovery Channel is the man when it comes to dirt.
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Is Michigan Trying to "Beat Off" Florida for the Title of the State that Finally Killed the Democratic Party and American Democracy?Now that Florida and Michigan have both moved up their primaries will the voters once again be left holding their collective johnsons in their collective hands? The Democratic National Committee has already answered yes!
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The 50 Greatest Political Protest / Social Commentary Movies of All TimeWhat do you think are the greatest political protest and social commentary movies of all time? These are my picks.
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Is One of the Greatest T.V. Characters in T.V. History Already Played Out? the Strange Saga of Gregory HouseIs it possible that Fox is tanking one of T.V's best characters by getting rid of Cameron, Foreman, and Chase? How can House be an interesting character without the tightrope walk of his personal demons challenging and questioning his genius?
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The 50 Greatest Political Protest Songs of All TimeWhat are the greatest political protest songs of all time. Here is my list of 50 that I think deserve to be at the top of anyone's list. What are your picks?
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Ken Burns's "The War" Just Proves the "War on Terror" is No World War IIAfter 9/11 many Americans were comparing the attacks to Pearl Harbor and the War on Terror to World War II. How many would compare them that way now? Not many I bet.
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Why the Theory of Evolution is as Much a Philosophical Theory as a Scientific OneThe Theory of Evolution begins much earlier than Charles Darwin. It actually all started with a Roman philosopher named Lucretius 50 years before the birth of Jesus. Most of the philosophers of the Enlightenment had a small hand in it as well.
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A Short Synopsis of the Life and Thoughts of Lucius Annaeus SenecaBorn in the same year as Jesus, Seneca was one of the greatest philosophers of the Silver Age of ancient Rome. He tried to counsel Nero to little avail but left some beautiful writings and a rich legacy.
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Delicious Campfire Meals and FoodsDo you like Smores or roasted marshmallows over a campfire? Well, here are some other delicious menu items for cooking over a campfire you may not have tried.
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Eric Clapton - a PoemOne of my biggest musical heroes is Eric Clapton. The man's fluid melodic sense combined with his rapid fire accuracy and pitch control are truly amazing. One of the greatest guitar players ever.
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Judy GarlandWho doesn't love Judy Garland? You'd have to be extremely hardhearted or a completely uneducated buffoon not to be touched by Judy's rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow as Dorothy and what a sad life she led - it's all just so sad.
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Janis Joplin - a PoemI've been working for awhile on a series of poems about famous people. Janis Joplin is one of my favorite singers in the whole world. Her hard rocking version of Summertime by Gershwin is absolutely transcendent.
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Edith Piaf - a PoemI have been working for awhile now on a poetic series I've entitled FREAKS and ICONS. Although not well known in the U.S. Edith Piaf was huge in her native France.
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A Different "View" on Elizabeth Hasselback, Freedom of Speech, and the War in IraqElizabeth Hasselback of "The View" has trumped out her own personal patriotism to shut up criticism of the Iraq War for the last time. I'm mad as Hell and I'm not gonna take it any more!
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A Short Synopsis of the Life of Twentieth Century American Poet Hart CraneWho is a famous poet almost nobody has ever heard of whose parents and manner of death are almost as interesting as his poetry? Hart Crane - that's who.
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Why Cavalier Telephone Cost Me Over a Thousand DollarsSee why Cavalier Telephone cost this Associated Content Producer well over a thousand dollars in just two months.
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Treating a Common Cold with Natural RemediesIn this article I give detailed instructions on how to treat a cold with natural remedies to shorten the duration of the cold and prevent upper respiratory infections.
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Why More Good Poetry Has Been Produced in the 20th and 21st CenturiesIn this article I give an analysis of why poetry in the 20th and 21st centuries is far superior to poetry written in earlier centuries.
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Poems that Levitate Beyond Language and Elevate the Human ConditionIn this article I explain why Gerard Manley Hokins's "God's Grandeur" is one of the best poems in the English language and how he crafted such a fine work of art.
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Global Communication: Is There Anything Left to Say?In this article I explain why global mass communication has run amok and have some fun at the expense of big business
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The New Modern Classics: Hannibal by Thomas HarrisA review of the literary merit and societal and cultural impact of Thomas Harris's brilliant crime novel Hannibal featuring Hannibal Lecter at his most deadly and most seductive.
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Book Review: Barry Hannah's Yonder Stands Your OrphanIn this new series of reviews I wish to start of new modern classic literature I will include reviews of great books from the last 25 years. I wanted to start with a provocative review of an even more provocative book Yonder Stands Your Orphan by Barry Hannah.
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Detroit: The Most Maligned and Misunderstood City in AmericaIn this article I point out all the great and wonderful attributes of Detroit Michigan and there are a lot! Detroit has a lot to offer visitors, tourists, and residents and we always get a bum rap!
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Finding Low Cost Medical Care (Cheap or Free) Without Health InsuranceThis is what I have learned through hard won personal experience about how to deal with life without health insurance and how to survive.
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How to Survive Acid Reflux DiseaseThis is an informative article based on years of personal experience and trial and error on dealing with and trying to overcome and heal acid reflux disease. The author looks at this issue with humor and a unique political slant.
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Are We There Yet - a Look at Racial Integration in Twenty-First Century AmericaA look at racial integration in America in the 21st Century taking into account all the many great accomplishments of African Americans in the last decade.
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A Few Simple Yoga Poses to Alleviate Stress and Relieve the MindIn this article I describe in detail 6 yoga poses that have worked for me, helped me immensely, and how to do each one.
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Why the Original Intent of the Founding Fathers when Framing the Constitution is Irrelevant to Interpreting ItIn this article I make the case that the founding fathers knew exactly what they were doing when they framed the Constitution and that was making a form of government fluid enough for future generations to find useful.
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Meditation For Absolute BeginnersA basic beginner's guide to some simple meditative practices to alleviate stress and promote overall well being.
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How Will Harry Potter End? Who Lives and Who Dies?A speculative article on the end of J.K. Rowling's wonderful Harry Potter series and the fates of a number of key characters. One fan's speculation.