Joseph Howard

I'm Joseph, but everyone's called me Jay since I can remember, and don't worry, I give you full permission to refer to me as either. You seem nice enough. Currently, I am finishing up graduate school at Western Kentucky University where I study English with an emphasis in Romanticism. No, not that kind of romantic (I usually do Dutch on dates).

I bartend every night at a local fine dining restaurant here in Bowling Green to help pay the bills, but I hope to pursue a career where I can write while not living out of a box. I at least want a box with a deck. The little "a" on my picture over there indicates that I am participating in the Hubpages Apprenticeship Program, so like it or not, you will hear from me, like, a lot.

I played baseball all through high school and college, so you will notice a trend of hubs focused on baseball and sports, in general. I also tend to write on a particularly broad scope of topics ranging from canonical literature, comic books, fitness, and music. I even mix in hubs completely devoted to nonsensical babble (because I can).

You can follow me on Twitter, too, because I heard that's what all the cool kids are into nowadays.

In the Spotlight

Where Famous Celebrities Would Wind Up in Dante's "Inferno"

Which celebrity would represent each of the seven sins if Dante's "Inferno" were written today?

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How Getting Older Is Even Worse Than You Thought

Getting older pretty much sucks, and science has pretty much supplied an explanation for why it sucks. My article breaks down how we perceive time over the years and why those years seem to get shorter and shorter.

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How to Stay in Shape For Dirt Cheap

Of the countless excuses for why we don't work out, I'm deleting one. Money should not be a factor when developing workout routines. This article will break things down so that you can get and stay in shape for virtually nothing. Yes, you're very welcome.

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How to Understand Symbolism in Literature

Symbolism in literature is a tricky subject that often is disregarded in today's culture. My article will help you both recognize and think about the uses of symbolism in the majority of texts.

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A Guide to Living as a Washed-Up Athlete

So you've been thrust out of your thriving athletic career and have no idea what to do. While I can't offer a step-by-step formula for what to do, I sure as hell can explain what NOT to do.

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The History of Metal Baseball Bats

During the relatively brief period of time aluminum baseball bats have been in existence, they have seen some pretty incredible changes. This article offers history and a firsthand analysis of the current state of the metal bat.

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  History of Sports

  The History of Metal Baseball Bats

  18 months ago

  During the relatively brief period of time aluminum baseball bats have been in existence, they have seen some pretty incredible changes. This article offers history and a firsthand analysis of the current state of the metal bat.

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  Characteristics of Subversive Literature

  14 months ago

  Subversive literature is a rather tricky subject and virtually always controversial. In this article, I will inform you of what makes a work subversive and why it shouldn't always be met with such rage.

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  Comedy

  A Guide to Living as a Washed-Up Athlete

  12 years ago

  So you've been thrust out of your thriving athletic career and have no idea what to do. While I can't offer a step-by-step formula for what to do, I sure as hell can explain what NOT to do.

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  Comedy

  Where Famous Celebrities Would Wind Up in Dante's "Inferno"

  22 months ago

  Which celebrity would represent each of the seven sins if Dante's "Inferno" were written today?