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| Male |
| August 26 1960 |
| Statesboro, Georgia, USA |
| Born in Fort Worth, Texas, I'm the son of a Baptist preacher. I became a Christian at age six, which is important to know because it affects the way I see the world and the way I write as well. I became a writer as a poet at age thirteen. Poetry has been great for cleansing the heart of intense emotions as well as a venue for expressing emotions of great joy. On August 1st, 2016 I celebrated 30 years of marriage to my wife. I remain amazed and gratified to have a great relationship with her. |
| Poetry is a large portion of my writing, but I like using prose to express, like essays or op-ed pieces. |
| My beliefs and my opinions will be laced throughout my writing, but I give the reader the same latitude I wish to receive. |
| Poetry & piano playing are the right and left sides of my escalator out of depression. They express, my being & feelings, especially when the words just will not come. Gardening and running have been my two consistent outside activities. Real Joys! |
| Having joined Writing.Com on July 14, 2016, I am now part of the Newbies Academy Group, The Poets Place, the Rising Stars Program. The Poetic Traditions Poetry Contest is my home away from home. Classically written poems are so beautiful! |
| Poetry, biography, didactic non-fiction, stage plays, humor, drama, speeches and fantasy, especially Lewis & Tolkien. |
| The Holy Bible, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings, Hinds Feet on High Places, Pagan Christianity |
| Jesus Christ of Nazareth, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Hannah Hurnard, Frank Viola, Dr. James Dobson, Dr. Ravi Zacharias |
| Carl Haselton, Jr., Robert Burns, Ogden Nash, |
| "O, wad the giftie gie us to see oursils as ithers see us." (Robert Burns) “Aslan is a lion- the Lion, the great Lion...'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.” (C. S. Lewis) |
| Christmas music... Christian instrumental, (piano by Dino Kartsonakis) Classical music, like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Clementi, and Diabelli |
| The Sound of Music; Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang; the Star Wars septology; 10 Star Trek (Original-Next Generation;) |
| Star Trek - Original Cast, Star Trek - Next Generation, Star Trek - Voyager, Full House, Family Matters, Home Improvement, Gardening By The Yard (with Paul James, the Gardener Guy on HGTV,) Extreme Homes (on HGTV,) The Carol Duvall Show |
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