It was a few years ago, but I will never forget this experience. I was a college student who served as an officer in a national organization for aspiring professionals. Four of my friends and I traveled to another stateto attend aregional convention of this prestigious organization. On our second night there, the convention hosted…
I had lost everything, but the clothes on my back. I watched as several diverse groups of tourists and locals passed by the bench I was slouching on. I wondered what great things awaited them tonight. The flickering candle of the desert was filled with more opportunities than usual tonight. A large neon sign towering…
My shining light in the darkness, My blazing fire in the cold. The one that makes my sides split. And still will when I’m old. The knight in shining armour,Who brings me so much joy,Such a kind and gentle soul is he,My beautiful, loving boy. How did I manage to reach the heights of heaven,And…
Third Shift   The first day on third shift was difficult, but I wouldn’t have traded it for the world.  The shift started at 1900 hours and ended at 0700 in the morning.  A warm spring day made all the natives restless and we were very busy.  I was assigned to…