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Thoughts Create Web is how I envision the weavers of thought within our minds. Every idea, memory, dream, and story becomes a thread woven into the fabric of our lives, shaping our realities through both fact and fiction. This site is a place where those threads come together through writing, art, reflection, and creativity.

About Eric

Welcome to my corner of the web.

At heart, I am a creator.

Whether through poetry, storytelling, drawing, painting, wood burning, music, cooking, blogging, or video creation, I enjoy bringing ideas to life and sharing them with others. Many of my works feature wanderers, travelers, and seekers, reflecting the journeys we all take through imagination, faith, memory, and personal growth.

Thoughts Create Web is the gathering place for those creations, observations, and experiences. Some are polished. Some are experimental. Some were born out of joy, struggle, curiosity, or conviction. Together, they form the map of a lifelong creative journey.

I am a U.S. Navy veteran, poet, artist, independent author, musician, YouTuber, and lifelong learner. This blog serves as a home for my experiences, creative works, inspirations, and the ideas that continue to shape my journey. With strong creative connections to my hometown Putney, Vermont.

Military Service

I proudly served in the United States Navy from 2000 to 2007, attaining the rank of Religious Program Specialist Second Class (RP2(SW), E-5).

USS ANZIO (CG-68) Decomissioned

2000-2004

  • BALTOPS 2001
  • BALTOPS 2002
  • 2003 Mediterranean & Persian Gulf Deployment
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
  • Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

2004-2007

  • Fleet Marine Force Support
  • Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (JTF-HOA)
  • Operation Enduring Freedom Deployment (2005)

Military service taught me discipline, resilience, leadership, and teamwork. Those lessons continue to influence my writing, creative work, and everyday life.

Veteran Advocacy

Supporting fellow veterans remains important to me long after leaving active duty. From 2014 to 2016, I served as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Vermont Vet to Vet, helping strengthen peer support and community connections among veterans and their families.

Writing & Poetry

Writing is one of my greatest passions. Through poetry, essays, reflections, and storytelling, I explore themes of identity, memory, spirituality, personal growth, and the landscapes of the human experience.

My writing often blends:

  • Myth and memory
  • Wiccan and Christian symbolism
  • American folklore
  • Global landscapes and cultures
  • Veteran identity
  • Emotional resilience
  • Internal geography

Art & Creativity

Art provides another language for expression. I enjoy drawing, symbolic artwork, and developing personal visual designs, including my graffiti-style signature based on my name, Eric. Through art, I explore many of the same themes found in my writing while allowing imagery to tell the story.

Education & Lifelong Learning

My educational journey includes studies at Paul D. Camp Community College, Clinton Community College, and Liberty University.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religion with a minor in Biblical Studies. More importantly, I continue to believe that learning never ends and that every experience offers an opportunity for growth.

Interests & Featured Content

Poetry & Creative Writing

Words are often where ideas begin.

Art & Drawing

Creative expression through visual storytelling.

Independent Publishing

Sharing stories and ideas through self-published works.

Veterans & Military Life

Reflections on service, sacrifice, and community.

Personal Growth

Lessons learned through life’s challenges and milestones.

Travel & Inspiration

Experiences and places that have helped shape my perspective.

Gaming & Storytelling

Exploring imagination through interactive worlds and memorable experiences.

Creative Projects

Ideas in progress, experiments, and new adventures.

Online Communities

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Why This Blog Exists

This website is a place to share experiences, creativity, and inspiration. Whether you’ve arrived for poetry, artwork, personal reflections, military experiences, books, travel stories, or simply a different perspective, I’m glad you’re here.

Thank you for visiting, and thank you for being part of the journey.

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