I apologize to my friends - I know I haven't been on the site so much lately. Since I was hired by Microsoft, I've just been so busy. I also am required to do some travel. When I come back, I just want to get away from the computer for a while, and spend time with my family. I get to come here occasionally, and I enjoy my friends' work as much as ever, but I just don't get to come here as often now.
For those who asked to see my family, here are a few links.
My eldest daughter attends college in Korea these days. I really miss her. I set up a web site so we could share pictures, so here's what I see of her.
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As for the ones of us who are still on this side of the pond:
My wife, my younger daughter, and my son:
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My son and me:
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And just because it fits her so well ... my wife is "King of the World!!!"
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/Bay%20Area/Jeremiah%20Obrien%208.JPG
I am always a little envious of the poets, but I write prose almost exclusively. However; after a few encouraging remarks on the little poetry I have done, I have made a few more poetic attempts lately.
I currently live with my wife of 24+ years (and a lovely lady she is), and two of our three children. Our oldest daughter is now in college and is studying veterinarian medicine. My wife was born and reared in Korea. I met her when I was stationed there.
I love writing short stories. Sometimes the story I start with is actually a novella, but usually I can find the heart of the story and shorten it to a short story. Short stories are the most fun to write.
I really dislike the "My life sucks ..." genre of poetry. I think it is so overdone. I don't mind angst IF there is hope in the poem. Without hope, there is no point in putting the pen to paper.
I love dramatic and poetic lead in lines. My two all time favorites are "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderly again" from Rebecca, and "East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet" from Rudyard Kipling's "The Ballad of East and West". Since my wife is Korean, and I am western, we sometimes dramatically refer to our house as "Where East meets West" as inspired by Kipling's work.
In addition to writing, I am a pianist. I also love playing softball with my daughter, playing with my son, and running.
My poems are much different from my stories. In my poems, I often refer to God, and my Christian faith, and I openly pray and praise Him. This is one of the main reasons I write poetry. If you are offended by this, you may not want to read my poems. If you want to talk to me about it, then IM me. I'm not interested in having a debate with you in the comments section on a poem. If you put something there disrespecful of my faith, or trying to start an agrument there, I will delete it. You can IM me if you don't like something you see on these subjects and I'll be happy to discuss it, but rest assured I have thought it through very thoroughly and I will not give up my faith as a result of anything you have to say.
For those who asked to see my family, here are a few links.
My eldest daughter attends college in Korea these days. I really miss her. I set up a web site so we could share pictures, so here's what I see of her.
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/1-9-05%20during%20december/100_0355.JPG
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/10-14-05%20at%20my%20classroom%20and%20on%20my%20way%20ho me/100_0171.JPG
As for the ones of us who are still on this side of the pond:
My wife, my younger daughter, and my son:
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/Bay%20Area/Jeremiah%20Obrien%207.JPG
My son and me:
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/Bay%20Area/Fishermans%20Wharf%202.JPG
And just because it fits her so well ... my wife is "King of the World!!!"
sthoward.selfip.com/daphne/Bay%20Area/Jeremiah%20Obrien%208.JPG
I am always a little envious of the poets, but I write prose almost exclusively. However; after a few encouraging remarks on the little poetry I have done, I have made a few more poetic attempts lately.
I currently live with my wife of 24+ years (and a lovely lady she is), and two of our three children. Our oldest daughter is now in college and is studying veterinarian medicine. My wife was born and reared in Korea. I met her when I was stationed there.
I love writing short stories. Sometimes the story I start with is actually a novella, but usually I can find the heart of the story and shorten it to a short story. Short stories are the most fun to write.
I really dislike the "My life sucks ..." genre of poetry. I think it is so overdone. I don't mind angst IF there is hope in the poem. Without hope, there is no point in putting the pen to paper.
I love dramatic and poetic lead in lines. My two all time favorites are "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderly again" from Rebecca, and "East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet" from Rudyard Kipling's "The Ballad of East and West". Since my wife is Korean, and I am western, we sometimes dramatically refer to our house as "Where East meets West" as inspired by Kipling's work.
In addition to writing, I am a pianist. I also love playing softball with my daughter, playing with my son, and running.
My poems are much different from my stories. In my poems, I often refer to God, and my Christian faith, and I openly pray and praise Him. This is one of the main reasons I write poetry. If you are offended by this, you may not want to read my poems. If you want to talk to me about it, then IM me. I'm not interested in having a debate with you in the comments section on a poem. If you put something there disrespecful of my faith, or trying to start an agrument there, I will delete it. You can IM me if you don't like something you see on these subjects and I'll be happy to discuss it, but rest assured I have thought it through very thoroughly and I will not give up my faith as a result of anything you have to say.
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My Poetry
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There is no doubt in my mind why I am here, but that makes it no easier to be 6000 miles from home. Some are sarcastic about being here, but I’m a true believer in our cause. I love my country, and I want to do my part for my
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It seemed to be something so very important, but something I could not grasp.37 lines, 9 comments, June 9, 2006. In Other
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Now to be a man alone With two daughters and a wife
Is to find that my lot Is an unspoken life
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Soo Jin sniffled. “I don't think you should be going out today.” her grandmother said.
“Halmoni,” she protested, using the proper respectful term for her grandmother. “I wan3210 lines, 64 comments, July 11, 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Other -
Ah, the wisdom of parents. I think young people will never learn its value until they’ve grown older. My parents were among the wisest. Despite this wisdom, they usually could886 lines, 35 comments, June 7, 2005. In <200 lines, Humor
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BonnieQ : Hi Stranger! :)) on December 30, 2008Hi Steven, it has been a long time since I've been around A/P, mainly due to a fierce battle Satan has been waging against me, and just read that you've been absent quite a bit too, since going to MS.
Lately, I have been attempting to stop by more frequently and gradually reconnect with some of my brothers and sisters who also love to write of our awesome Father and His Christ.
I pray that the New Year blesses you so profoundly that you cannot even count them all!
Much love in Christ, BonnieQ
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Lonely on December 4, 2008Just passing by to say Hello
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Midnight Lace on May 1, 2008Hey Stranger! Where have you been hiding? Sure have missed you around here but very happy that you have finally found your way back home. I moved out to Texas in August of 2006 and had my daughter in Novemember of 2006. If you want to send me your email, I can send you pictures of her. Hope all has been well in your neck of the woods.
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Vickie J on March 12, 2007Ah! Mr Howard! It was a pleasant surprise to see a message from you and revisit your page. I can see that the world still keeps you pretty busy-do you enjoy your work with Microsoft? Softball season is upon us, too-are you still active with that? I can't remember how old your daughter that plays is or if she is still at it even.
I've decided to go back to school and try to get into the nursing program. I was sure I'd be the oldest living student there, but surprisingly enough-I'm in good company. I have such a desire to be a medical missionary-work on one of Pat Robertson's Operation Blessing Ships that go to 3rd world countries. I can dream, can't I? lol
Well, I'm off to read your latest poem-ttyl~vj
