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Through all of these Rural Ramblings we have some very basic Lessons Learned that have been incorporated (sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly) throughout our lives.

Have you ever walked onto a path and not know where it might lead? Or even gone on a cruise or a plane, not knowing where this great vessel will bring you and what joy, sadness or lessons it may deliver?

When I started blogging in January 2005, I had no idea what I was doing. Here's proof.

What is good writing? It's very subjective. Our true voice gets silenced because form dominates the way we are taught to write and read. We are told what good writing should like. I say, truth comes first. And I'll take it in any ole form.

Observations about actors and acting, how and why they do it, and why we like it.

A poem I wrote over the course of a year at noneother than Starbucks.

Part Two

Insomnia was something that was foreign to me until I found myself sitting at my computer all hours of the night.

As much as these thematic ramblings may seem unwarranted if you haven't seen the film, perhaps it will implore you to see the film with a guiding light. Perhaps, to see 30 Days of Night as more than just a clever bite into the Vampire genre.

Confessed love, broken hearts, bizarre ramblings, and berating character assassinations were the prelude to the final vote on Survivor Micronesia: Fans vs. Favorites.

This is a story about one woman's experiences with dentists and othodentists

poetry

Part Four

Part Three

Short prose. My first writing so do not be too hard on me.

"Peter Scott Mooney is one of the most-sought after and well known 'Uninspiring Speakers' in the country," quips blogger Peter Mooney on his blog, The Smoking Christian, a witty and irreverent collection of ramblings from the B-list blogger.

Sometimes you rememver the good times.

Reality television offers viewers a unique combination of lurid deceptions, clumsy sexual encounters, drunken ramblings, and uninhibited outbursts of aggression that keeps them glued to their television screens night after night and week after week.

How on earth do we end up where we are. Just me giving a little insight. If you could go back in time. A day back, a week back, or even 10 years. How far should we think?

I will be traveling to the Vegoose music festival in Las Vegas from 10/26/06-10/30/06. While there I will submit a series of articles along with Biatrix Kiddo documenting my trip. This is the first in the series and an introduction to the author.

Donald Rumsfailed proves once again that nobody in the Bush administration has any grasp on reality. Let's put them all out of our misery. Euthanasia for all Bush Cabinet members.

When one writes down events, poetry or stories and then daringly shares these ramblings with others, we do it at great risk.

Reading "Start Snitching", a blog described by its creator H.R. as ".....ramblings of a black man from NYC as he informs on ignorance, dodges stereotypes and drops knowledge" I had to change my mind.

While in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby last weekend O.J. Simpson was refused service from a upscale restaurant because of the 1994 double murder trial and his personal opinion of O.J. since.

NOTES FROM THAT EVIL LITTLE VOICE

Asian Week ran an editorial entitled "Why I Hate Blacks" in it's February 23rd edition. Although it's been removed, should publications be held responsible for the editorials they publish?

This article examines sex education and abstinence programs, and explaining why eradicating sex in the fight against AIDS and STDs is impractical.

Why are some people so easily persuaded to part with their money for what they find on Ebay? Read about 7 recent ridiculous items on the online auction giant's site that have actually gotten attention.

Life moves by pretty fast...

I have always kept a journal. I kept a journal even before I knew I wanted to be a writer. You should start keeping one yourself, today.

For those of you whose only contact with a bank is to cash your check, or manage various accounts, this may come as a shock to you. The following may make you question your sanity, or at least question the sanity of your friendly neighborhood teller.

Her eyes, once striking, stare dully into the pool of red around her head. The red soaks her once magnificent head of blue-black curls.

Borat, Sacha Baren Cohen's racist Kazakh news reporter, is one of the biggest names in the comedic world. But is the character's core humor too bigoted?

Since the top 24 began performing 2 weeks ago, fans have been shocked by suggestive photos from contestant Antonella Barba, unexpected contestants being eliminated, and changes in judge behavior.

by Mike "Zooo-Wah" Evans

What the author saw when he abandoned his pride and looked deep into his own soul.

Have you been wondering if people are reading your latest content? Are the lack of comments driving you crazy? You believe you write well, but still have no readers? Learn the 7 biggest reasons you are not being read.

This article takes a look at America's love of celebrities. A culture of social disconnection is examined as an explanation for the rise and sustenance of a star-crazed society.

Within the world of drugs, there is one addiction that is so cruel, so merciless, and so rampantly approaching a home near you.

Being an introvert at the workplace may irk others. But it has its advantages...

From all that I've heard, writer's block is a never-ending struggle for writers. I can't think of anyone who doesn't struggle with that process of extracting something from nothing out of the ether, this mysterious process of writing.

You have probably heard the expression "so bad they can't give it away." And I think it aptly applies to AOL. Here is why AOL is the worst product ever.

So your New Year's Resolutions are looking a bit wish washy after a few weeks? Don't give up! You can still achieve your goals!

Spent part of the day watching the Democrats take over Congress - a pretty sight. Nancy Pelosi told how she was the most powerful woman in the world. I am so glad that someone of consequence had that title.

The five best albums of 2006 in my humble opinion. Includes reviews of Gnarls Barkley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, and approximtely two more.

Bushisms on the war in Iraq for 2006. He said, "I want to be a war president. No president wants to be a war resident, but I am one." Or something like that.

Bushisms on life for 2006. He's read three Shakespeares, talks to families who die, and likes his buddies after president. No, those are not typos.

Right after 9/11, the President of the United States went on the record laying the blame for 9/11 on lack of economic attainment. Scott Atran's 2003 study, recently brought up at the Interdisciplines conference, gives us a whole new set of conclusions to work with.

SEO isn't just for websites. You can use basic SEO principals to help give your eBay auction an edge. Learn the basics of SEO for your eBay auctions.

Anxiety is everywhere. Our lives is full of it. But when we become overloaded with anxiety many health problems may arise. Learning how to control your anxiety may help to prevent some of these major problems.

Short poem about me

My three-month stay in Gwangju, Korea in summer of 2006. The ups, downs, hilarious moments, and stark realizations about myself and the world in which we live.

Remembering Grandma Katie: Her first memory of Grandma Katie is in the kitchen. Granny, as she affectionately called Grandma Katie when she was three, offers the little girl a glass of tea. The little girl wrinkles her nose and politely rejects it, "I don't like tea."

Set aside for minute about whether or not you actually believe that an alleged terrorist plot, like the one that was busted in New Jersey targeting Fort Dix this past week could indeed actually work, lets look instead at how these wannabes seemed to foil themselves.

I wrote this in response to a blog posting about the 'Death of Hip Hop', which basically created a eulogy about it: Like water, this art takes the form of its vessel. Like water, it has quenched the thirst of the many.

Lately, I have gained an interest in podcasting. It seems to be the latest craze on the internet and it is an effective way to get your message out.

The future without George Bush seems so bright and shiny!

Summary of the movie 1408 & the many different opinions from the people who have seen it.

Read about the 45 days I spent in county jail.

We humans are often inspired by stories of great people with humble beginnings and an almost majestic conclusion. We look to figures dressed in fine suits and with a rather pretentious gift of the.....

A short essay on William Hazlitt's reactions to the character of Hamlet and how well they work. Written for an Upper-Division Hamlet course at Oregon State University.

You want to start writing poetry, but aren't sure where to begin; or maybe you've been writing it for years and hiding it in your drawer. Here are some tips for improving it.

The year 2006 saw no shortage of folks who caused us to gasp, shake our heads, and wonder why they did or said that outrageous thing. It's unlikely we'll have any shortages in 2007 either, but that's another matter.

After the Online Gaming/Poker Hiatus (I refuse to call it permanent or a ban or illegal since the game itself is not) snuck through as a 'Midnight Rider' on the Port Security Bill my bonus chasing career abruptly ended.

If you happen to be going off to college at the bitter end of this fine summer, or are preparing to send your dear, beloved baby away to god-knows-where America, my experiences dodging lurkers, muggers, and tricksters may be helpful to you.

The fact that writing is such a solitary occupation allows me to divulge this secret now, to you. You do not really know me. Anonymity gives me freedom to share this part of my self with you, the reader.

this started out as a straightforward ghost story using the trope of the succubi, then became something else.

A DS isn't limited to just games. With the right information, and a simple purchase, you can turn your DS into a handheld computer, and then some! One that shows up the 'online-cellphones' in the best way.

Anyone can get facts and figures; just go to an Internet search engine. But only very skilled interviewers can get to the "heart." And it's the capture of that "heart" that will turn your interview into a great interview.

American Idol judges provide as much entertainment as the contestants.

My biggest problem with most conspiracy theories is that they aren't even close to being true.

I cannot tell you how hard it is to agree with the Reverend Al Sharpton. It would be much easier for me not to have him as the one out in front of a threatened picketing of Don Imus's radio show home, WFAN-AM studios in New York, but we'll play the cards we're dealt.

O.K., first lady, stat, all slang, all good.

A personal account of the influence of William S. Burroughs on one's writing and lifestyle.

After reading several different accounts of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed's confessions on all terrorist plots that he was responsible for, I found the most interesting thing to be his expression of regret for the 3000 Americans that had been killed on 9-11.

The only way to silence someone is to ignore them.

This classic album is well served by being remastered and expanded.

Olde Mistick Village in Mystic, Connecticut is a unique collection of 28 buildings that features a huge variety of shopping choives. Read about the different shops and restaurants that a visitor can enjoy during a trip to this quaint attraction.

The Hero is a Pedophile!: A Discussion of Three Different Versions of Lolita. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Russian born Nabokov's "Lolita". In this essay I discuss the two films and the orignal text, searching for love in all three.

For the average person, the author of "Wuthering Heights" is merely an answer to a trivia question about three sisters who share the last name Bronte.

First dates are can brand you as a hero or a zero with a woman. In plain English, you pretty much get one shot. Here is some helpful dating advice for men, from how to ask her out for a Friday night date to when to open doors.

An overview of the 1996 presidential election, in which Bill Clinton won re-election against Bob Dole.

Today, the Internet has become something most American households have and many people cannot live without. While this has changed many facets of our lives, the most noticeable change is in the way we get our news.

A young soul wistfully longs for a departed friend, lover to come back into her life and with the reunion, make her complete again.

Short poetry piece.

Just some thoughts.

Discussion of the Spirit/Mind/Body

There are tons of music review sites on the web, here are some of the best with descriptions, so you can figure out which one is best for you.

n an era of radical censorship, teen angst must be delivered under the radar. That's where Radio Disney comes in. An extremely tongue-in-cheek look at what really lies beneath the mass-marketed "Disney" pop stars.

A lighthearted examination of one women's quest for peace and contentment while being afronted with assaults on her relationship status.

Seventeen Seconds is The Cure's second album and was released in 1980. It is a very pivotal album in the band's history because the band almost came to end. It has been remastered and re-released with a disk of rarities.

Nick Cave, one of Goth's favorite sons is back on the scene with a stunning double album. Playing the tortured poet, he picks up where The Doors, Jim Morrison left off - chanting and crooning poetic musings on religion, nature and love.

Copyright limits the public domain of ideas. The Creative Commons is establishing a way for licenced works to remain part of the public domain, letting other artists manipulate work for their own projects. This is a new start for information age art.

Bob Dylan gives a rare glimpse into his world, but don't expect a chronological journey through his career.

DSO inspires a reverie about 40 years of the Grateful Dead's special music that ranges into hippie culture, Dead solo projects, the nature of a tribute and more. Pull on your poncho and jump aboard Casey Jones' freewheeling train.

Whitehead's London 1966-1967 is an adequate document of the place and time. A rental might be the safer route for all but the most diehard of fans.

Some will definitely find Bodysong pretentious and boring, but for those who enjoy thinking as a form of entertainment, it might be worth your time. I liked the experience overall even though I wasn't completely satisfied with it.

This essay tells a non-fictional first person account of a stay in a mental hospital. It shows the need for the stigmas to be unattached to depression, and the humor elements drive the story home.

A richly deserved look back at the crazy career of the one and only Gonzo journalist in America. Hunter Thompson was a product of America, he couldn't have succeeded anywhere else.

Meet a man nicknamed "Winter," who is planning to visit every Starbucks location in the world. Yes, this schmuck is spending a significant part of his life traveling to Starbucks stores, and he's keeping a thoroughly tedious record of his progress.