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I began my writing career as a lyricist and developed a talent for writing comedy, ad copy, and feature film scripts.
A record I wrote and produced in the early seventies is now sold and played worldwide. The name of the song is "Plastic People" and the group

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The Pentagon reports rising violence throughout Iraq: Who's to blame?: 6 of 38
The real question is history repeating itself when it comes to U.S. intervention and the consequences once the decision is made to enter a conflict. Unfortunately, with all the so called "experts" within the Pentagon and State Department, we never quite get it right where the Far East and Middle East is concerned. Our army i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Hillary Clinton as the JFK of 2008: Fair comparison or blasphemy?: 3 of 14
It is a contradiction of terms to mention JFK and Hillary Clinton in the same breath or sentence. JFK made the country feel good about being an American and his vision of the future brought different socioeconomic groups together who believed in his uplifting oratory and promise for a better America. Hillary Clinton only vis... More..
Entertainment > Music Business The future of the music industry: 16 of 47
I owned an independent record label and managed a singing group in the early seventies. During this period, there were a number of circuits to hone the group's act and generally make the act better. Unfortunately, today there are few venues for a new artist or group to work and to get better. The only positive thing about to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Do campaign contributions to Congressmen buy votes?: 11 of 27
There is an old saw that goes,"If you owe the bank a thousand dollars the bank owns you but if you owe the bank a million, you own the bank". The public would have to be naive to believe campaign contributions don't buy votes. Access the most important first step to gain a congressman's attention is equal to the amount of mo... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Life: 45 of 100
All of my life in a satchel full of dreams. Songs that I write and movie themes for movies they never made and songs nobody played but me. And I'll sing for my kids and they'll say That's what daddy did He wrote music that nobody played A thousand Picasso's we only found one. Your favorite morning a thousand setting suns. Wa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Should college drop-out basketball players not picked in the NBA draft be allowed to return to college play?: 6 of 11
Yes, with a stipulation. The first thing that should be changed is the way an athletic scholarship is structured. An above average basketball player chooses an institution giving he or she the most exposure as an entry into the pros. If a player leaves early, the grant should be changed to stipulate the player leaving early ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Strategies for job seekers over fifty: 7 of 11
In today's job market employers prefer to hire older workers. These individuals bring a broad range of work experience but their individual life's experience to a particular position. Even with these positive attributes over fifties still have difficult time finding the right mix of salary and work environment suiting them. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Costs of a gambling lifestyle: 18 of 27
It was a deep, deep sleep that had carried me well past the dream-state and left me teetering on the abyss called, "No Return". But the soundness of my sleep didn't prevent me from having the eerie feeling I wasn't alone. It's the same feeling we all have had at some point, you're alone in bed, all the windows and doors in t... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: How it all went terribly wrong (humor): 94 of 140
For years I knew I had a black thumb. I did everything I read and was told about the best way to make plants grow and become lush. I talked and sang to them but unfortunately if there had been a plant undertaker I would have been his best customer. What do you send to a plant funeral? Flowers? I gave up on growing anything b... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Memories: 17 of 25
Iron Horse some people say you're dieing 'Cause everybody's flying or riding a bus Iron Horse your black smoke is puffing And the fireman is huffing stoking the coal. Just bring back those velvet chairs and crystal canisters And golden banisters for ladies to hold When they get old When they get old Iron horse you can't wave... More..