Joe Patterson
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Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Empathy for the Excess
When it comes to substance abuse most of us are quick to be judgmental. Many of us self proclaimed judges have probably never dealt with addiction to drinking or drugs, but when it comes to the ones who have, we are quick to condemn. I think it is important to remember that simply condemning a person who is an addict doesn't help them come to terms with the wrong in their addiction and how it is hurtful to the people around them, instead we need to acknowledge the circumstances that have pushed them to this limit and try to appeal to their humanity.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Humans
The Genius of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
In the 14 years since it was first conceived, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken over the world of film. For many who may not be fans or big followers of the MCU the biggest question is why. To understand why the MCU has become a world wide phenomenon it is important to look at the story, characters, style and relatability that has shaped this groundbreaking franchise.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Geeks
People Who Inspired Me To Be A Writer: Tara Pigeon
When I started my junior year of high school in the fall of 2009, my 4th block 11th grade English teacher ended up being a New York native with a feisty attitude named Tara Pidgeon. Upon first meeting her, most of us students were very drawn to her in a way that we were not drawn to most teachers. Being that she was younger than most other English teachers we found her very relatable, yet she had a firm hand of discipline in regards to keeping us in line.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Journal
People Who Inspired Me To Be A Writer: Ruby Lee Spencer
When I was a little kid, one of my mother's favorite forms of punishment was making me and my sisters write phrases over and over again until she felt like we had written enough. At the time I thought "man this woman is crazy". That woman is my mother, Ruby Lee Spencer, and she is my biggest influence for wanting to be a writer.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Journal
Blade: Impact of a Legend
At the end of the summer of 1998 when I was just 5 years old, my dad took me to the movies to see the biggest movie of the summer that everyone was looking forward to, Blade starring Wesley Snipes as the title character, country music legend, Kris Kristofferson as the title character's mentor Abraham Whistler, and Stephen Dorff as the film's antagonist, Deacon Frost.
By Joe Patterson4 years ago in Geeks
