PHILOSOPHIZING.

Nearly everyone finds themselves asking "What can I do to get my ex girlfriend back" following a breakup. They start thinking and philosophizing about everything that could have been done differently.

This is the transcript of a speech I gave, which briefly analyzes the humor Twain utilizes to satire 19th century American society.

A discussion and comparison of the views of some of the most crucial philosophers of the nineteenth century in aspect of the ideas of "faith" and "religion."

A chance encounter leads to an invitation to a special tea ceremony in Shanghai, China. The "tea adventures" of two Americans in China -- a humorous first person story about cross cultural connections.

A Look back at some of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990's and how good they really were.

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In recent years, new "alternative" models for addiction treatment have emerged, challenging some of the notions of traditional 12-step models, sometimes creating conflict among professionals and clients of the various schools of thought.

There's an unwritten law in the world of film, I'm sure, stating that the third movie in a franchise (and especially a horror franchise) has to be terrible. I truly wish I could say that Saw III is the exception to the rule, but sadly, I can't.

A college-level essay on William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

The Webkinz by Ganz line of toys has produced quite an interesting phenomena, similar to the Beanie Baby craze almost ten years ago. Find out what's happening in the world of the Webkinz - retired and otherwise.

The feminine is a concept of what makes a woman a woman. I argue that Woolf uses her character, Mrs. Ramsay, to show her concept of the feminine that is eternal in all women.

A look at two different lives who wanted to make a difference.

Socrates was a wise man back in the 5th Century. He knew, it was better to check things out...before blindly following or accepting other leader's behaviors and actions...Shouldn't we too check things out?

So, you think substitute teaching would be a great way to earn some extra cash while choosing when and where you work? There are a few things you need to consider first before taking that plunge.

The Dante Club is an intriguing mystery that would have benefited from more aggressive editing. Mr. Pearl offers a glimpse into post-Civil War Boston, its literary scene and its police force, that rings true if a little excessive.

A short biography and review of the Contemporary Christian Artist Rich Mullins

Firefly, Serenity, Joss Whedon, TV Series, Cult-hit

An exploration of the uncanny effects of cannibalism, sex, and tattoing upon postcolonialism generally, and Melville studies specifically.

A deeper look into Laquer and Fausto's feminist views

This article discusses the realization of knowing how many people one has slept with, its' importance, and if it should matter in future relationships.

Analysis of Heidegger's Parmenides, pages 103-134, with brief application to literature.

There are almost as many definitions of philosophy as there are philosophers, so in this essay I will define what I think philosophy is based on Socrates' behavior in the Plato dialogues.

Beckett has been known to be a "difficult" author. Here's a crack at what it's all about.