Biography

JAMES MAGILL (KB3PNI)

1. Retired: United States Government.

2. Education: Master of Science (1982) - Bloomsburg Unviversity of Pennsylvania
--- Bachelor of Arts (1975) - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

3. James Magill is a widely published writer (i.e., poet) whose work has garnered some national attention:

A. In September of 2004 James Magill was notified that he was approved to receive a grant from "Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream" (a Re-grant Program of the "Pennsylvania Council on the Arts") for the grant year 2004-2005. The grant was awarded to advance and support his writing endeavors.

B. NOTE: James Magill's poetry was listed in the now-defunct VSA Arts "Artists Registry," which was under the JOHN F. KENNEDY CETNER for the PERFORMING ARTS umbrella.

C. "Susquehanna Life Magazine," Lewisburg, PA, (Central PA's Original Lifestyle Magazine) conducted an interview/article (Spring 2012 Issue & posted on the Internet under “Web Extras”) on James Magill's creative activities (i.e., writing/poetry). Click on the following link to access the interview/article:

http://www.susquehannalife.com/2014/07/28/46454/artist-in-residence-james-magill-by-april-line

D. WRITER'S STATEMENT (James Magill)

Some of the root creative and time tested works of literature had their inspiration and origins in the pain, hope, and suffering of experiencing life to its fullest. Much of my poetry deals with the human condition, as seen from the perspective of a person with a disability that began in his earlier years, and the struggles and sacrifices made to participate in the world as a contributing being. My work stretches from the often shallowness of man's heart to the absolute victory of his spirit over obstacles both seen and unseen. My writing hopefully provokes the reader to better understand what a person's will can overcome, create, and accomplish in the face of everyday adversity. My poetry may not always express a joyful tone but to deny its honesty is an untruth in itself. Also, I feel comfortable in describing much of my life as, "An Exercise in Quiet Fortitude and a Triumph of the Human Spirit."


STREET

Weathered and forgotten man

Papered on an open bench.

Moves much of his world

Pushing a rusted shopping cart.

Never complains or talks too much

Counts pieces of his life in the dark.

He sometimes sits and longingly waits

Often looking toward the Eastern Gate. ~

~ Jim Magill Poems (c) James Magill. All Rights Reserved.


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*NOTE: James Magill was appointed to the "Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council" by Pennsylvania Governors Thomas Ridge and Mark Schweiker.

Equipment

1. ICOM-718 High Frequency Radio (Antenna: Tarheel 300A mounted on an metal carport roof at approximately 20 feet.)

2. Kenwood TS-2000 High Frequency Radio (Antenna: Tarheel 300A mounted on an metal carport roof at approximately 20 feet.)