Hello, my name is Richard Jay Cooper. Everyone calls me by my middle name, Jay. I am 35 years old and have lived in TN the better part of my life. I am a Computer Tech, Web / Graphic designer, Husband and Father of two. I live In Mt. Juliet Tennessee with my Wife Laura and two boys, Austin and Caelan ages 15 and 12. I have done all kinds of jobs here, from digging graves, to fast food manager, to convenience store manager, to my present...

The holiday season is always a double edged sword for me. I am sure I am not alone in what I am about to discuss, but at this time of year I sure feel like I am. No, this is not about my belief system, even though this time of year most definitely brings them to the forefront of my conversations and thoughts.Today I would like to share with anyone reading this how my family celebrates the holidays. Its part of who I am and I thought it...

Atheism scares a lot of people. It is human nature to fear the unfamiliar and anything you do not completely understand.  I find that the definition of atheism is almost universally misunderstood by everyone that is not actually an atheist. The true definition of atheism is the philosophical position that deities do not exist. Atheism to me is a lot like politics.  You have your conservative, moderate and your liberal atheists all of...

 Have you ever researched your own name?  It really is fascinating stuff.  When I was younger I was occasionally reminded by jovial teachers here and there that my last name, Cooper, was in fact also a profession.  It seems that a “Cooper” is a person who makes or repairs barrels.  While this is mostly true, through some good old Internet research I have come to know that my name is actually much richer and means so much...

Just in case you wondered..I am a moderate repulican A passion for civil liberties;     This sums it up. A disdain for conformity and suspicion of authority; A belief that the Constitution is a living, breathing document with timeless values that must be made relevant in a modern age; A commitment to protect the environment and not engage in mindless exploitation of the nation’s natural beauty. A spirited case must be made for ...

    It is quickly approaching my 17 year wedding anniversary in June.  I just wanted to jot down some of the things I have learned in the last 17 years with my wonderful wife Laura.  -          You cannot make your spouse happy.  You can be supportive and loving but ultimately nothing you do can force your loved ones to be happy when they really aren’t. -          You have to treat your spouse with all the respect...