4 the Love of Agape or Eros Without Error-religious sexshop by Robert Flynn

While visiting a Seminary I read a letter from a student to a student newspaper complaining that his recent marriage was in trouble as neither he nor his wife knew anything about sex. That was the inspiration for a story about a religious sex shop. It is not intended as a guide to marital relations but a request that religious leaders do more to teach their followers the necessary things. (Written by a friend of author and Cowboy Hall of Famer, Robert Flynn - http://www.robert-flynn.net/)

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The True Story of Billy Crowder & The Tomato Patch Murder

Billy Crowder has been in a Georgia state prison for over a decade for the shooting death of his grandfather, Thurman Martin. The trial was televised on CourtTV back in 1998. The website details information on the case and the on-going pursuit to bring Billy home and end his wrongful incarceration. Written by Jean Ramirez, friend and advocate of Billy Crowder - www.billycrowder.com

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Resurrecting Wicker Furniture by Denise Cassino

Our new front porch was finished, but what would I do for furniture? Then I remembered those antique wicker chairs that came with our old mountain lodge. I dragged them out of storage and began the process of resurrecting them to their former glory.

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The White Dove by Denise Cassino

A white dove that appeared at a mountain cabin and stayed for two years, believed to embody the spirit of the cabin's late owner.

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My Submission System

I was finally writing some pretty decent stuff, but submitting the work for publication was another story. I came up with a nifty system for tracking my submission and with the help of "The Rule of Thirteen” by Sue Marquette Poremba, I started getting published - regularly!

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Take Care of Your Teeth by Denise Cassino

Do you take your teeth for granted? Are you pretty sure that beautiful smile will always be there, no matter what? Well, think again.

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The White Dove by Denise Cassino

A white dove that appeared at a mountain cabin and stayed for two years, believed to embody the spirit of the cabin's late owner.

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The Healing Powers of Cinnamon by Denise Cassino

The smell of apple pie, the taste of breakfast pastries and the warm feelings they invoke make cinnamon a well-known spice to most people. The warm, inviting flavor of cinnamon has been used worldwide by a multitude of cultures for its wonderful seasoning powers as well as for its medicinal properties for hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years.

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Saving the Cabin

The little mountain cabin stood dilapidated and unloved, but we couldn't let it go that easily. We began a four year campaign to "save the cabin" and now the labor of love has rendered an adorable, functional cabin where our family gathers for good old mountain fun!

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Wizardly Web Designs

Check out our portfolio at www.wizardlywebdesigns.com - Website Homepages slide show - see all of the creative websites we've designed and look at our portfolio page. We're reasonable in price, don't work from templates and really listen to your wants and needs. Every website - totally unique!

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Food: An American Icon

A nostalgic trip through the memories of the taste, aromas and traditions of food special to all Americas. Remember those favorite dinners, the aroma of McDonald's hamburgers wafting through the air on a summer night? The smells and tastes of a Thanksgiving day? This article brings it all home.

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Best Known Christian

The best known Christian of the 20th century was not Albert Sweitzer, Mother Teresa, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Billy Graham or Martin Luther King, Jr. It was Adolf Hitler. In December 1941, he said, “If I live my life according to my God-given insights, then I cannot go wrong and even if I do, I know I have acted in good faith.”

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Long Story Short Interviews Author Robert Flynn

Long Story Short (www.alongstoryshort.net) interviews Robert Flynn, prolific author of more than a dozen books, both fiction and non-fiction. In the interview, he tells of his life growing up on the farm, his first work, his inspirations, his writing routine and a bit about his personal life. He is known for his amazing gift for turning a phrase.

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The Joys of DSL

Oh my! It was long anticipated and brought tears to my eyes - I was off dial-up at last!

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John Wayne Must Die by Robert Flynn

When Robert Flynnwas young I saw a lot of John Wayne. I watched him kill a lot of people. All of them bad, most of them Indians. He was also pretty good at killing Japanese, but not so good at killing Germans. John Wayne didn’t die. Not in the movies. Written by Robert Flynn, author and Cowboy Hall of Famer - http://www.robert-flynn.net/


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DO YOU HAVE A RAPTURE LAWYER? by Robert Flynn

A tongue in cheek view of the modern world and religion - The Lord is going to return very soon, probably before the next election. If your chances of being raptured are greater than those of a pecan pie at a Baptist picnic you need a rapture lawyer. As you rise into glory, what happens to your estate? See Robert Flynn's website: www.robert-flynn.net

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LIFE PLUS TEN: INJUSTICE IN A SMALL TOWN by Jean Marie Ram

The true story of Georgia inmate Billy Crowder as featured on American Justice and CourtTV. Infamously known as the Tomato Patch Murder, Billy has been incarcerated for over a decade because of the excessive and unjust sentence he was given by Judge Robert L. Russell, III. The article features case history and updates. http://www.billycrowder.com/

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I Call Myself a Gardener

An avid gardener from the age of 10, I have now all but surrendered my passion for gardening. I reside at 8000 feet in elevation in the Rocky Mountains, where the elements work hand in hand to torment unassuming folks like me.

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The Infamous Airsick Bag

On a return flight from Florida, I sat next to a young man who suddenly rummaged around the pocket in front of him and pulled out the barf bag. Oh, God, no! He leaned forward and urped right into that bag. He urped again, and again. Then he wiped his mouth and sat back, holding the neck of the clearly liquid-filled bag out in front of him.

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Christianity and Reason by Robert Flynn, author

The diversity of Christian belief can be explained in part because in varying degrees Christians have applied reason to dogma, mysticism, tradition and sacred scriptures. Some of us search the Bible for obscure scriptures to justify our prejudices. Some of us read the Bible in peculiar ways to justify our traditions. www.robert-flynn.net

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Call It Appeasement by Robert Flynn, author and satirist

Did George Bush give Osama Bin Ladin exactly what he wanted? Read this article and decide for yourself - you may be surprised!

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Billy Crowder Blog - The Tomato Patch Murder

This blog is an extension of Billy Crowder's advocacy site www.billycrowder.com. Help free Billy from a terrible injustice.

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Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Historic Journey

This mystical novel takes the reader deep into ancient Hawai'i at the time of Captain Cook where myths and legends ruled society and women were still subservient. Wai-nani is the first wife of the great Chief and one of his most trusted advisors throughout this amazing and lush Hawai'ian tale.

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Linda Ballou, author, has created an historical masterpiece

Linda Ballou will soon release her new book Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Ancient Journey - this saga of the legend and lore of ancient Hawai'i follows Wai-nani as the first wife of the greatest chief of Hawai'i, who advises and counsels him as their world begins to change from the simple mythical beliefs system to that of the New World.

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Signing books with Robert Flynn at Trinity University Alumni week

Had a great time last year with my friend and author Robert Flynn, I'll be there again this year solo, October 20th at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall in the Dicke Art Building of the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center, Trinity University, San Antonio Texas.

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The Curse of the Luddite God by Robert Flynn

A great fictional study of the curse of religion on logical thought: "A certain man chipped at a fallen limb to make it easier for his wife to carry to the fire. His stone ax hit another stone and sparks flew." Then when he created fire, he was stoned to death by his clan for defying the Gods - who knew? See Flynn's website: www.robert-flynn.net

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Denise Cassino raves about Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawaii

upcoming book, Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Ancient Journey:"I recently read this book and cannot say enough about it. Linda has captured the beauty of Hawai'i and the ancient lore and legend that makes Hawai'ian history so enchanting. I highly recommend this beautiful historical novel. You can find it in March 08 at www.lind

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Billy Crowder Blog - The Tomato Patch Murder

This blog is an extension of Billy Crowder's advocacy site www.billycrowder.com.

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Denise Cassino raves about Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawaii

upcoming book, Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Ancient Journey:"I recently read this book and cannot say enough about it. Linda has captured the beauty of Hawai'i and the ancient lore and legend that makes Hawai'ian history so enchanting. I highly recommend this beautiful historical novel. You can find it in March 08 at www.lind

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Denise Cassino raves about Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawaii

upcoming book, Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawai'i - Her Ancient Journey:"I recently read this book and cannot say enough about it. Linda has captured the beauty of Hawai'i and the ancient lore and legend that makes Hawai'ian history so enchanting. I highly recommend this beautiful historical novel. You can find it in March 08 at www.lind

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Wyoming: Another Great Travel Story by Linda Ballou

"Spotted Horse Dude Ranch offers non-riders lots of fun choices for all ages and degrees of fitness. Activities nearby include white water, or scenic rafting on the Snake River, swimming in Granite Hot Springs, tubing down the Hoback River, and some great fishing. Kids have their own teepee for supervised campouts."'

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Linda Ballou Visits Alaska and Tells the Tale

"After a couple of days of relaxed floating though the warmer inland forests of cottonwood, alders, and spruce under tender blue skies, we took a day off. That meant sleeping in, a Sunday morning breakfast with a second cup of coffee and setting up the spotting scope...Shafts of light spotlighted the granite mountain with three avalanche chutes..."

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Linda Ballou Kayaks in the Land Time Almost Forgot

"... sun slid behind the windblown mountains... While others chose to sleep under the star -speckled skies, I unraveled my tent poles and set up house. When I unzipped my bedroom at sunrise I was greeted with the sight of soft, muted mauves and purples draping over the Isla Montserrat. I watched the sun lift its warm face..."LindaBallouAuthor.com

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No Worries, Mate - Linda Ballou - the wonders of New Zealand

"In New Zealand, a country that embraces tourism like no other, the fun-loving Kiwis have made nature's treasures accessible to most people. Just bring a fit body, plenty of sun block and your good sense of humor with you ..." This travel article by Linda Ballou precedes her historiical novel, Wai-nani-High Chiefess of Hawaii. LindaBallouAuthor.com

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It's Heaven, Dude! a Redwoods Horse Trek by Linda Ballou

"...a walk along the bluffs overlooking a turgid sea, a hike on the well-maintained trails that lace the twenty-acre farm, or a stroll through the gardens with heavy-headed blooms tossing in the sea breeze...." - Read this great article by Travel Writer Linda Ballou and watch for her upcoming historical novel, Wai-nani: High Chiefess of Hawaii.

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Linda Ballou Treks through New Hampshire in Fall

A fun and adventurous trip: "The path was lined with the parchment-white trunks of birch and evergreen boughs sprinkled with red maple leaf baubles. Between navigating rocks, roots and bubbling brooks we chanced to look up at skies trembling with tangerine and lemon leaves spinning in the sun." Read more at www.LindaBallouAuthor.com

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