I've never been a fan of Valentines day. Yes, I do care for my family,etc... It just never has clicked with me. *shrugs* Don't know why... Meanwhile, around here (kfalls,school) everyone is in a pompous demeanor. Its enough to make anyone lose their dinner... The constant...'passion' is overwhellming (SP?). Perhaps its cause i don't have a 'significant other' that i am...indifferent to the day. *shrughs* Don't know... ~Lucas

I've been writing and posting over at another website. A writing website. I posted couple poems, and to my amazement... The were received well. One got a 6 star rating. (1-5 stars / or (6 star = exceptional) / 6 stars) I was shocked, definantly. I've been absorbing in the advice like a sponge. I even have a few ideas now.....Well, so far so good. Best Regards, Lucas

Well, I've finally done it. After long consideration (and lack of funds), I made the decision and finished up just recently. What might you ask? I've paid for a 'writers/authors' membership at a writing website that i have reviewed at for nearly 5 years... I've been wanting to... But with every check,etc... that i have received. Its burned a hole in my pocket, so to speak. I'm ecstatic. (This means less of me around here....*waits for cheering*...Just kidding about the waiting... ...

*Sighs* Here we go again... Well, the local tribe has demanded that all of the roads, and locals that bear the name 'squaw', (geographic locals, etc..) be renamed. They also happened to insist that instead of squaw, to use 'shrew'. For those who don't get it, Shrew (according to Dictionary.com) means: 1. Any of various small, chiefly insectivorous mammals of the family Soricidae, resembling a mouse but having a long pointed snout and small eyes and ears. Also called shrewmouse. ...

I feel now, more than ever before that Americans are forgetting why we are fighting terrorism. Either caught up blindly in the daily grind called life, listening to news of horrific numbers of casualties, or caught up in the pride of partisanship. Americans have shifted back into a pre 9/11 posture. Politicians are making things worse. They stand at the capitol, caught up in shit slinging. They bicker over unnecessary things and display selfishness. I am disappointed, no, I am saddened. For...

I read a book titled My Jihad . This book gave me a better insight into mujhadeen,etc... However, the author, seems hyper and childish. But, that's just my opinion. He seems to write as if he was jumping suddenly from one spot to another. (stutter like) He is fairly biased against the CIA and never finds out (as far as anything in the book) why things happened the way they did. He is a bit arrogant and self rightous in his assertions that he claim are "correct". I was reading some of the ...

Yep, its that time again. It is Friday the 13th, an infamous day for anyone who believes in curses, bad luck, karma (perhaps?), or any other.....stuff. I myself actually think that any friday the 13th is an extremely lucky day. (At least for me...) As I said before, I believe we make our own luck. Its (IMO) sort of like karma. (No, not that karma) If we are consistantly doing well, then we say (some people) "oh it's cause i am lucky". Other times it's "oh, bad luck". I also feel that ...

Well, It's Wednesday and that means that I've spent the last two days being re-introduced to CC procedures,etc... By far my toughest class is going to be my math class in terms of the amount of homework. The first chapter or two (from what i read) is pretty much going to be a review for myself. (I always wondered why i tested at math 70... but no matter) The one spot that i will have trouble with is the graphing equations....etc... I remember back in HS that the biggest reason i nearly...

In reference to this piece: Link I never realized that my words were interpreted as "I own "writersjournal.com". The site i was referring to was a forum that was under myfreeforum.org . As i said it is no longer running... I hope this clears things up. I do apologize for inadvertant misrepresintation. --Lucas

I've always put a lot of emphasis on whether i was a liberal or conservative, republican or democrat. At times i called my self a centrist. Other times i would've been happy with being called a purple people eater. Regardless. I've been reading several books over the course of the last few months. I've finally come to terms with it and realized that, i am conservative, despite what i may think or want. (on the inside) Deep down inside i am red all the way. But, that doesn't mean i am...

"You're going to relegate my history to a month?" the 68-year-old actor says in an interview on CBS' "60 Minutes" to air Sunday (7 p.m. EST). "I don't want a black history month. Black history is American history." Freeman notes there is no "white history month," and says the only way to get rid of racism is to "stop talking about it." The actor says he believes the labels "black" and "white" are an obstacle to beating racism. "I am going to stop calling you a white man and I'm goin...

It must've been nearly 3-4 years ago when my mum and i headed over the hill (Cascades) to the rogue valley. (Which encompasses Ashland, Medford, Central Point, Eagle Point, Jacksonville, and many other areas.) More specifically we were heading to Jacksonville which is a small town which holds the "Britt Festival" and was host to President Bush a few years back. In this town is a cemetery, which, due to how old the town is, has fairly old markers. On some there were births from 1756, and later...

Oy! The weather is absolutly crazy. We're getting nearly 4 1/2 inches here, and...snow. As well as winds between 10 to 20 mph. I hope it quits a.s.a.p. But....for now...I'm hunkered down and 'riding it out'. --EW

I had an idea for a “JU Awards” type of thing. Where, we get together and nominate bloggers, blogs, political personas, and other figures. (Or places) For various awards. Such as: Stupidest Action: Stupid Quote: (By politician,etc... Not JU Blogger) Stupidest Action: Looniest Liberal: Croniest Conservative: (yeah, "croniest" is not exactly a word, just work with me on this) Best Satire/Parody: Best Satire/Parody: Any Ideas for categories? Do realize, this i...