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About me - Lisa Fagan

I am a lifelong and native Pennsylvanian. I was born and raised here in the Philadelphia suburbs.

My opinion letters have appeared published in the newspapers and magazines since 1979, plus I've been sending out short stories and personal essays since September,

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Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice How to choose a resort in Hawaii: 2 of 2
For me, when it comes time for me to go to Hawaii, I am going to stay in Honolulu and tour the island of Oahu. Since I'm a city and a beach person, Honolulu and Waikiki are just perfect for me. The beach, shopping, eating out, and sightseeing is all I plan to do. When it comes to looking for a hotel in Waikiki, I want to sta... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A working mother's lament: 2 of 2
Let's face it: when it comes to working mothers, most companies are still living in the days of June Cleaver and Ozzie and Harriet. Their attitude is this: when it comes to having a baby, stay home and take care of it. Although I am not a mother myself, I know it must be hard on most working mothers. Not everybody can afford... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Remembering Merv Griffin 1925-2007: 2 of 2
I'm so sorry to hear the news of the death of Merv Griffin. I only watched his talk show when Eva Gabor was on there. He was always calm, natural, witty, and serious with his other guests, but whenever she was on there, they'd be joking, laughing, and kidding around. He even jokingly mocked her Hungarian accent. They were my... More..
Travel > Public Transportation Public transportation: Subway etiquette: 2 of 2
I too take public transportation, and lately, I've been appalled at one particular situation. There are young healthy people who come on the bus and stand up at the front and crowd around the driver; even though there are some seats available. Without being judgmental, I will politely ask if the want to sit down in an availa... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings How to successfully re-enter the job market after being fired: 2 of 2
I was fired from several jobs, but they had nothing to do with me being insubordinate, coming in late all the time, and not showing up. I was just fired for unacceptable performance. Most of them were these outbound telemarketing, market research, and inbound customer service. I lost both of the inbound customer service jobs... More..