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since: 10-04-04, id: 682282, Profile Updated: 05-13-13
country: USA
Author has written 57 stories for Teen Titans, Bible, Yu-Gi-Oh GX, Avatar: Last Airbender, Ben 10, Toy Story, Persuasion, Legend of Korra, Atlas Shrugged, DuckTales, House, M.D., 1984, Animal Farm, Avengers, Thor, and Danny Phantom.

Thought for the Day: Can you teach a fish quantum physics?

The summer I turned sixteen, between my sophomore and junior years of high school, I attended a program for three weeks at the University of Miami in Florida, getting credits in Marine Biology.

The creatures of the sea fascinate me -- always have, always will. Not just beautiful, majestic creatures like Orcas ("The Wolf of the Sea") and polar bears. Tiny, little, mundane fish can be pretty interesting, too, when you think about it. What do all those forwarded e-mail factoids say about the intelligence of fish? Goldfish have a memory span of eight seconds... can't feel pain or fear or sadness... brain smaller than their eye... Well, most of what we hear about fish agrees on one thing: they're stupid.

Okay, that's rude. What we mean is, while fish may know enough to be fish and live like fish, compared to humans, they're stupid. There are things we as humans know that you could never teach fish. It would be impossible- IMPOSSIBLE - to teach a fish anything about quantum physics, the study of the electrons of an atom as waves instead of particles. Now I'm sure there are some humans out there who are thinking, "Hey, it would be impossible to teach me anything about quantum physics."

Compared to how much smarter we as humans are than fish, how much smarter is God than us? A lot more. I have my days when I feel desperate, confused, broken... wishing God would just explain how this could possibly all fit together and what's going on. But like fish could never understand quantum physics, there are some things about God I as a human just don't have the capacity to fathom. I can't know, but I can trust that God knows.

I first saw this poem on a poster in my high school English classroom, along with other famous poets' work. I doubt it was written by a student, but I cannot find it anywhere else. Does anyone recognize it or can tell me who wrote it?

Born so innocently, so humbly,
so divinely, so joyfully,
to die in hate in cruelty, in slander.

Born of Heaven, born of God,
born to love, to set men free
of hate, of cruelty, of slander.

Born for His blood, to live and give,
to cry and die, to live again.
From his blood, we yield and receive,
we ask and get, for life from death.

And here's a poem my little sister suggested I write. (I categorically DO NOT believe in aliens.)

Each new day in the city is a faster thrill ride,
keeps adrenaline flowing, keeps blood pressure unsteady.
Traffic jams long enough to drive you to suicide,
excitement, speed, and headaches, thy name is “the city.”

But every night in the country could be your last,
for only somewhere dark, deserted, never busy
does, out of the sky, some unknown entity crash
that, oddly enough, never lands in the city.

“Deserted wilderness” is a UFO’s Parking sign:
no alert, no warning, no witnesses. I guarantee:
it never fails; every spaceship ever reported,
wherever it landed, it was not in the city.

Sure, all aliens ever do when they land here
is abduct earthlings, return them, erase their memory.
(You’d think a species as advanced as they must be
would hunt somewhere with more game, like a city?)

Serial killers, muggers, bank robbers, terrorists…
as dangerous as life in the city can be,
when it comes to hiding from aliens, rest assured,
the safest place to live is the heart of the city.

So when city life’s pressures make you reach for the Aspirin,
when you wish for the quiet and space of the country,
just remember the one place UFOs never land,
and be glad you live in the city.


1. Obligatory Fandom Joke reviews
Whether The Reveal at the end of "The Search Part 1" is the truth or a trick (it BETTER be the latter!), this *has* to be said when one of the people involved was voiced by Mark Hamill...
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 470 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-20-13 - Zuko & Ozai - Complete
2. Another Miscalculation
One-shot. What went through Mai's mind as she walked out on her father in "Rebound"?
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 339 - Published: 5-20-13 - Mai - Complete
3. Careless Men's Careful Daughters reviews
One-shot. When Asami's father invites her to join the Equalists, she can't help but be reminded of one of her favorite stories from 70-odd years ago. Inspired by the parallels between the TLoK episode "The Aftermath" and the A:TLA comic "Rebound."
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 627 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-20-13 - Asami S. & Hiroshi S. - Complete
4. A Call From A Colleague reviews
One-shot. After S.H.I.E.L.D. raids Jane Foster's lab, Agent Coulson and Jane each get a call from Erik Selvig's old colleague - Tony Stark.
Thor - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,491 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-19-13 - Jane F. & Agent Coulson - Complete
5. Madness reviews
One-shot. Zuko asks Mai to join him on his journey to find his mother. Mai wants no part of the ridiculous plan. Set between the A: TLA comics "The Promise" and "The Search."
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 640 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-18-13 - Zuko & Mai - Complete
6. First Born reviews
One-shot. A look at Mai's relationship with her brother Tom-Tom, from his birth, to Azula's test in Omashu, to their reunion in the headquarters of the New Ozai Society. Inspired by the awesome A: TLA comic "Rebound."
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,145 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-18-13 - Mai & Azula - Complete
7. Kindred Spirits
One shot. John Galt travels to England to investigate rumors of a farm being run just like the Twentieth Century Motor Company... and by a group of sentient, talking animals. He's most interested, however, in the story of a horse named Mollie - the only one who had the sense and courage to walk away from it, just as he did...
Atlas Shrugged - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,135 - Published: 4-24-13 - John Galt - Complete
8. Tony Stark's Greatest Achievement reviews
What does Tony Stark consider his greatest achievment? Hint: It involves Steve Rogers.
Avengers - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 583 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-22-13 - Iron Man/Tony S. & Pepper P. - Complete
9. The Ones That Got Away reviews
One shot. When a man travels to England to investigate rumors of a farm being run by a group of sentient, talking animals, he becomes most interested in the story of a horse named Mollie - the only one who had the sense and courage to walk away from it, just as he once did...
Animal Farm - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,135 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-21-13 - Complete
10. The Life of Julia
Set post-book. Winston is fixated on the new Party program airing in Oceania - the story of how Big Brother's plans and the Party's programs have supported and helped some woman named Julia throughout her entire life.
1984 - Rated: K - English - Parody/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,444 - Published: 3-13-13 - Complete
11. The Food Police
Guilt, Fear, or Bread-and-Circuses - what is the most effective way to control people? George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and Ayn Rand see the verdict in the New York City Soft Drink Ban.
1984 - Rated: K - English - Humor/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 534 - Published: 3-12-13 - Complete
12. The Best Within You reviews
To commemorate her victories in episode "5 to 9," at the end of the day, House gives Cuddy a certain gift addressed to "the Dagny Taggart of Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital."
House, M.D. - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,047 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-10-13 - L. Cuddy & G. House - Complete
13. Come With Me To Atlantis reviews
During a time of national economic crisis, Scrooge McDuck receives a visit from a mysterious stranger who invites him to come live in a society of self-made billionaires in some "Utopia of Greed" he calls Atlantis. Who is John Galt?
DuckTales - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,282 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-4-13 - Complete
14. A Conversation Between John Galt and Scrooge McDuck reviews
John Galt pays a visit to a prospective candidate for his strike.
Atlas Shrugged - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,226 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-4-13 - John Galt - Complete
15. Morning Announcement reviews
Team Avatar, Lin, and Tenzin listen to a new announcement from Amon on the radio the morning after "The Aftermath," with a special message for Asami Sato. Involves Mako/Asami Masami.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,628 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 7-2-12 - Published: 6-12-12 - Amon & Asami S. - Complete
16. Mourning reviews
A short drabble on Mai's thoughts behind her decision in The Promise Part 2. Spoilers. Tragic Mai/Zuko Maiko.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 342 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-6-12 - Mai & Zuko
17. Remember Our Pact reviews
"You fall in line, and do what I say, and I'll release your friends." The New Team Avatar made a pact should something like this ever happen. Spoilers for Episode 8 When Extremes Meet. One-shot.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,090 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-4-12 - Korra & Tarrlok - Complete
18. Nothing To Forgive reviews
Mako and Asami are both wracked with guilt following the events of "The Aftermath," thinking they should have been able to foresee and prevent what happened. What will they say when they run into each other later that night on Air Temple Island? Masami one-shot.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,119 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-30-12 - Mako & Asami S. - Complete
19. Then And Now reviews
Korra never expected to have a civil conversation with Asami, let alone one that leads to comparing some people and situations in the past, specifically ones involving Avatar Aang's and Fire Lord Zuko's wives, Katara and Mai, with those in the present...
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,446 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-20-12 - Korra & Asami S. - Complete
20. Learning From The Past reviews
Comparing her current romantic situation with Tenzin's, Pema's, and Lin Bei Fong's in the past makes Korra see everything in a whole new light. Takes place during Episode 6 "And the Winner Is...".
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,395 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-15-12 - Korra & Chief Lin Beifong - Complete
21. Old Rumors Die Hard reviews
Mako hears an amusing rumor about Asami that reminds her of a certain story involving Fire Lord Zuko and some Earth Kingdom girl. Written purely for fun, no offense or antagonism intended.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,461 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 5-12-12 - Mako & Asami S. - Complete
22. Hello reviews
My version of Mako's first meeting with Asami, with everything the same as in "Voice in the Night" except with Mako more in-character, imvho. Masami
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,073 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-4-12 - Mako & Asami S. - Complete
23. The Element of Freedom reviews
Post-A Leaf in the Wind. Tenzin writes his mother a letter explaining he's finally found the reason why Airbending was at first so impossible for Korra.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 928 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 5-2-12 - Published: 4-30-12 - Tenzin & Katara - Complete
24. Revenge reviews
As Mike and Bryan begin to write the fourth Legend of Korra episode "The Voice in the Night," they decide on the perfect revenge against James Cameron for stealing their title: stealing a part of the plot of Titanic!
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,586 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 5-2-12 - Published: 4-30-12 - Complete
25. Traitor reviews
There's only one thing Amon and the Equalists hate more than Benders, and that's traitors like Asami Sato who have the gall to fall in love with them. Mako/Asami post-Voice in the Night
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 473 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-30-12 - Amon & Asami S. - Complete
26. Unafraid reviews
"I feel so safe with you." Asami is the first non-Bender Mako's met in a long time who isn't afraid of Benders like him. Spoilers for Voice in the Night. Mako/Asami
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 647 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-30-12 - Mako & Asami S. - Complete
27. After The Revelation » reviews
3 one-shots inspired by the Legend of Korra episode "The Revelation." Include Korra, Mako, Bolin, and Amon.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,068 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-27-12 - Complete
28. Breaking News reviews
Korra, Mako, and Bolin aren't the least bit surprised by the news report of a double suicide the morning after Amon's Revelation; all Bolin feels is horror as he remembers his narrow escape from a fate worse than death.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,194 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-27-12 - Bolin & Korra - Complete
29. You're Invited reviews
The Avatar coming to The Revelation was no accident. Amon had planned on her coming and witnessing his power all along.
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 703 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-27-12 - Amon & Korra - Complete
30. A Name To Share reviews
My theory about Lin Bei Fong's father and how she came to have her mother's last name. Toph/Ohev - Toph's love interest from the Avatar: TLA book Love Potion #8
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,800 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-25-12 - Toph - Complete
31. Big Brother Is Watching You reviews
Mako and Bolin have a little... "chat" after the events of "The Revelation."
Legend of Korra - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,160 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-24-12 - Mako & Bolin - Complete
32. Turning The Tables reviews
One-sided reconciliations leave a bitter aftertaste. How would Anne's and Frederick's reconciliation have looked if biased in his favor rather than hers? Written from an irrepressible need to give Wentworth credit that the narrative denies him.
Persuasion - Rated: K - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 459 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-30-11 - Complete
33. Pixar Sonnet » reviews
Poem. All 10 Pixar movies - and 4 upcoming movies - summarized in one line each. Posted here since there's no longer a Pixar category.
Toy Story - Rated: K - English - Humor/Poetry - Chapters: 2 - Words: 284 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-21-09 - Complete
34. Parting Gift reviews
Maiko Mai/Zuko. This is a scene I've pictured in my head and replayed over and over, so I've finally converted it to fic form so I can share it. Rated T for implications.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 734 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 7-12-08 - Mai & Zuko - Complete
35. The Touch Of Fire reviews
Sad Song/Zuko and Jin/Zuko fic. There's an elephant-in-the-room issue about Fire Bending I think someone needs to address, but I wanted to address it in fic form, and I needed characters to do it with. These seemed like the best choice.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 317 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 7-12-08 - Zuko & Song - Complete
36. No More Chances reviews
A conversation between Ozai and Azula after TBR. I don't think Ozai will be too understanding of the failures Azula has been accumulating.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 498 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-12-08 - Azula & Ozai - Complete
37. Not Surprised reviews
Takes place after "The Boiling Rock." The crowned prince and the wealthy governor's daughter had everything anyone could want, but they only cared about one thing. Now, they had lost it.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 292 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-18-08 - Mai & Zuko - Complete
38. Where Thoughts Fear To Tread reviews
Maiko Mai/Zuko. Moments in Seasons 1 and 2 where Zuko refuses to allow himself to think about Mai.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,456 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 6-16-08 - Zuko & Mai - Complete
39. Gossip reviews
Oneshot. Mai and Zuko deal with the gossip that's been spreading ever since they got together. Maiko shipping, addressing a lot of anti Maiko arguments without breaking the fourth wall.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,108 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 9-29-07 - Zuko & Mai - Complete
40. Weep Not For Wings reviews
Sonnet I wrote as a graduation gift for my best friend that might apply to Airbenders. It's short, so it's worth the click!
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 114 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-28-07 - Aang - Complete
41. How Does It Feel? reviews
My first Ben 10 fic. A drabble on how it might feel when Ben becomes Ghostfreak.
Ben 10 - Rated: K - English - Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 355 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 4-14-07 - Ben T. & Ghostfreak - Complete
42. In Defense of Zuko reviews
As the title implies, my attempt to explain Zuko's choice in Crossroads of Destiny. Poetry, though not my usual style.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 106 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 1-5-07 - Zuko - Complete
43. Voice of the Dragon reviews
Oneshot. What would be Long Feng's first impression of Zuko? Where have I heard that voice before? Not a crossover, just drawing on the common voice actors on 'American Dragon.'
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 921 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 12-11-06 - Zuko & Long Feng - Complete
44. Regret reviews
[How could I have let this happen?] Jaden reflects on the events of Episode 82. Oneshot. NOTE: uses dub names.
Yu-Gi-Oh GX - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 532 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-8-06 - Jaden Y./Jūdai Y. & Bastion M./Misawa D. - Complete
45. Let's Break Some Rules! reviews
Bryan and Mike get together to write the season 2 finale. How I think the writers came up with this unprecedented masterpiece.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,560 - Reviews: 42 - Published: 12-2-06 - Complete
46. Promises of the First Born reviews
Oneshot. Princeton brothers fic written for XxWhiteThunder15xX's fic challenge. As a partially sympathetic first born, I tried to get inside Slade's, a.k.a Chosaku's, head as well as fill in the gaps in their past.
Yu-Gi-Oh GX - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 478 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-29-06 - Chosaku M. & Chazz P./Manjōme J. - Complete
47. Down to the Wire reviews
One shot. Mostly post Season 1 finale. What inspired Sokka to turn to who he turned to in Bitter Work? Christian themed. When it comes down to the wire, there's only one place you can turn to.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,093 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-16-06 - Sokka - Complete
48. The Finger of God reviews
One shot. From the last scene of 'Bitter Work.' In the calm after his outburst, when he remembers what lightning really is, Prince Zuko finally realizes who he was yelling at.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 381 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-15-06 - Zuko - Complete
49. A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever reviews
One shot. Requires knowledge of Season 1 finale. Rewrite of a scene from Avatar State so that Sokka gets a gift, too... a very special one.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 713 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-28-06 - Sokka & Yue - Complete
50. An Instant in Eternity reviews
One shot or a long drabble. Major Avatar State spoilers. A wild thought occurred to me the instant right after Zuko pulled out that knife. Maybe it occurred to him, too. Rated T for thoughts of suicide.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,723 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 3-27-06 - Published: 3-20-06 - Zuko - Complete
51. Turn reviews
Friendship, romance comparison inspired by Zane and Alexis, previously known as Kaiser and Asuka, and C.S. Lewis. Once just a short poem, now a sonnet.
Yu-Gi-Oh GX - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 227 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 3-25-06 - Published: 12-7-05 - Zane T./Ryō M. & Alexis R./Asuka T. - Complete
52. A Piece of my Mind reviews
One shot for 'Hide and Seek' haters. Raven gives Robin a piece of her mind following the episode's events. Keep in my mind it's not Robin I'm venting at personally but at the writers through Robin. Will television stereotypes of girls never change?
Teen Titans - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,035 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 1-21-06 - Raven & Robin - Complete
53. The Rivalry Continues » reviews
Post Shades Of Gray and Haunted. Two teen superheroes. Two obsessive arch nemeses who will never leave them alone. One chance at a team up that will change everything. On hiatus until I graduate. My sincere apologies.
Crossover - Teen Titans & Danny Phantom - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,475 - Reviews: 69 - Updated: 1-21-06 - Published: 1-22-05 - Robin & Danny F.
54. You've Lost reviews
Poem, Ottava Rima form. My thoughts regarding the recent policy in Pennsylvania barring teaching intelligent design. Evolution supporters, prepare to be offended.
Bible - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 190 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 1-4-06 - Complete
55. Nihilophobia reviews
Nihilophobia: the fear of nothing. If some people are so confident God doesn't even exist, why go to such lengths to silence any mention of Him? REVISED, one refrain altered. Terzanelle.
Bible - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 344 - Reviews: 61 - Published: 9-21-05 - Complete
56. A Little Prayer reviews
Virelai nouveau form. About the War on Terror. If there is just a little less terror in the world because of our efforts, all has not been for naught.
Bible - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 211 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 9-21-05 - Complete
57. Constant reviews
Just a poem about Christ I wrote in English class. Had to include the line, You are still there. Lists are my best style.
Bible - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 212 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-3-05 - Complete