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Part editorial, part trying to make lyrical this chameleon masquerading as...? Gaffs aside, the basic core of this man comes out when lack of thinking deludes him to assume no one is watching. Somewhere along the coast of San Diego… “Mitt Romney is planning to expand his $12 million beach-front home.” For sure, there’s little to argue about. This guy is an opportunist making the moral and principal theory of "Powers of Ten" seem like grade school math.

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I wrote this for my creative writing class. Assignment: Write a dialogue between you and the critical voice in your head. Give the voice a name. Discuss your writing life with the critical voice; argue with it. Format the piece like a play.

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Just a few minutes spent listening to one’s breath can reveal rather surprising results.

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revised from a poem to a short story. which did you like best?

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Read it, the whole way through, by the end you will understand.

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Addiction, the search for self, an identity, eternal truth. Recovery. Tragedy, comedy. Well, the book is poetic and has heart, raw, original, real. Timely. 2012 is still a sub plot but this is much more than that. It is Native themed but want it to be universal too so working on that too. Some times our heart is in the right place but our mind is not an ally, especially when it abuses substances to alter what lies beneath the surface. Thank you for reading. Z

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Some what edited based on feedback already received. My thanks to those who have helped already.

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A list of my original sayings that I compiled from my writing notes; suitable for tee shirts!

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Money is like water.

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fast and furious is the rain

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Welcome to the Park. This is a revised version of the previously titled Chandler Mirror. I changed the name for reasons of my own and doing so allowed me make neccessary adjustments. This is written like a series, and only for fun. Grammar isn't my strong suit and feel free to point out what I missed. - Thanks!

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This is the story of an odd sort of family and what happens when someone dies. Any feedback is welcomed. Crowded House was my 2010 NaNo, and this is the first time it's really seeing the light of day.

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Reading a book of profound meaning can be frustrating if one limits oneself to some prescribed position in life. Validation of one's true self takes much digging. Herewith is an exploratory dig, somewhat in the vane of poetry, as well as essay.

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This story was written for the sports writing contest. The parts of it that relate to tennis are true; the rest is fiction, based on truth. As always, feedback is welcome on whether the story works: if so, why, and if not, why not. Thanks.

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I have missed you. I wanted to return and wander through the halls of your words deposited into stories. I wanted to know what you were doing and how. Give me a chance to see if I can stir up enough words strung together to make a story or two of sorts. Happy New Year

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Entry for the sports essay. Any suggestions for improvement appreciated. I've made some minor changes and added new material. Particularly interested in the flow after changes. Thanks.

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In 1997 I first published this piece. I promised a friend who was on this site, now deceased, that I would publish every year at christmas time so here it is.

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This is only my second story submitted and is related to work experiences, because people always say: "Write what you know" All feedback is appreciated, even if a little harsh. Thanks for taking the time to review my work.

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How often do we put off a procedure that could quite possibly save our lives? I'm here to say no matter how awful it may seem, it will be worth it.

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I wrote this for my column in our local newspaper and am only allowed 600 words. Caring for my 96 year old father has taught me alot about humanity and what the most precious gift we can give one another this holiday season.

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As I have noted in my profile, Hank Wiliams was and still is one of my favorite writers, not just for music but for recitals, So the following as a tribute to a man who has touched millions of lifes and especially mine Hope you like it and all fans of his can sing along to the tune of I Can't Help It if I'm Still in LOve With You. All reviews are welcomed

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Okay, yes, it is difficult at times to not be cynical. Front page attention...the Natalie Wood brouhaha trumps the Deficit–Reduction Committee's deadline to self-destruct. With due respect for the dead, which is the greater scam? The "captain's" recall in time (30 year anniversary) to promote a book, or the Super Committee's promotion of sympathy for its incompetence and impotence? Oh, and let's not forget the shared ka-ching the media is anticipating. So...had to ground some angst here. Indulge me in this rant not even trying to be a poem.

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Impressions of haunting Chaco Canyon, home of the ancient Anasazi and Pueblo peoples, and a World Heritage site, located in the isolation of the high desert of New Mexico.

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I am attempting to describe a satirical novel, so the pitch may also portray a satirical tone. Feedback: Do you think the satire works, or is it just too damn silly?

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Tis my book pitch for the contest. Never wrote one of these before so... Be harsh if you must. I am trying to win after all, so if you see something you think should be fixed, moved, or obliterated don't hesitate to let me know. Also good feedback is always welcome. Let me know what you liked about it as much as what you hated. Thanks to those of you that commented already you've helped me a lot :)

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A fictionalized account of a family story, a sort of gentle ghost story. I'm in a Halloween-y sort of mood. Any nits and comments are welcome, of course! Thank you!

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This is a little tongue in cheek "ode" for my prize pupil on here. :) It's just to show an ode doesn't have to meet the standard of Keats or Bryon, just follow three simple rules. 1. Be a tribute; 2. Be at least 3 stanzas; 3. 1st stanza sets the style for the others to follow. Just grin along with me with a nice cup of coffee in your hand.

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Acrostic poetry form, where the first letters in the title start each sentence. from top to bottom.

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some of this is fact and others i just added for the watching paint dry contest

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