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Gender
Male
Birthday
March 1972
Location
Peoria, Arizona
About Me
I'm a dad of four, teacher, ginger, returned missionary to the K'ekchi' and others in Guatemala, and eating enthusiast.
Type of Writer
I like to try new poetry forms for the challenge of making a message fit a form, and making stories I would want to read.
Writing Style
I enjoy writing satire and unexpected endings, but occasionally venture into the serious.
Interests
Sports spectating, geography and cultures, singing, Scotland (the Reays are Lords of the MacKay clan), and chocolate.
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Favorite Genres
Usually books for younger people (like my students) since they are less likely to be R-rated.
Favorite Books
Harry Potter series, Percy Jackson series, The Missing series....
Favorite Authors
It's hard to keep track.
Favorite Poets
Shel Silverstein. That is all.
Favorite Quote
"No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try." --Yoda
Favorite Music
A cappella, anything not repetitive (which counts out hip-hop or rap)
Favorite Movies
The Princess Bride, The Hunt for Red October, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Incredibles, The Emperor's New Groove (do they all start with "The"?), Flushed Away (ahh, there's one)
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It's not how I dreamed it. It's better. (Ballade form)
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The many wonders whilst surveying nature.
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