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I am a native of Long Island, NY, where I came of age somewhere between Sputnik and the first Space Shuttle. After studying Marketing and Advertising at Hofstra University and the City U. of New York, I relocated to the South. I am a Unitarian Universalist

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Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Animal hoarding: A hidden illness: 1 of 5
All of us animal lovers can recall the horror we felt the first time we learned about the fate of stray animals that are rounded up and sent to the local pound. It didn't take much to "do the math" and understand that uncontrolled pet populations result in shelters being filled beyond capacity and the sad necessity of euthan... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 26 of 126
The intelligent voter should be able to look past the facade of faith. Nowadays, there are few political candidates who can resist the urge to don the cloak of piety (or "spirituality") in an attempt to make the opposition look like an amoral heathen. George W. Bush may be the first president ever to openly push his administ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Listen to your higher self to hear your true calling: 2 of 9
Regardless of your religious orientation, it is likely that at some point in your life, you have pondered the reason for your existence, and the pattern of your destiny. Is it laid out for us ahead of time? Is it something that takes shape over time, dependent upon the choices we make? What is "calling?" The Author James Hil... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The passing of time: 36 of 161
Time transforms us. There are few people who can remain the same despite the passage of time. Not only do our physical bodies and our points of view change, but the very thing we call "reality" can shift and turn itself inside out. A good example would be the contrast between now and 30 years ago. In my freshman year of coll... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 27 of 117
Far be it from me to "tell" anyone whether they should live in the city or the country. I can speak only for myself, and myself votes for the country. This answer comes straight from my own experience. I've never truly lived in the country, but I've visited friends and relatives, and always marveled at the serenity, and abov... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Should parents be allowed to exploit children on reality TV?: 2 of 8
Witnessing the domestic train wreck formerly known as "Jon and Kate Plus Eight," or watching the fake drama unfold as Falcon Heene was reported missing by his publicity-hungry parents, it is easy to quickly conclude that children below a certain age should not be placed in front of a camera so that the rest of the world can ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Different job interview situations and how to handle them: 1 of 4
Writing from personal experience, I can compare and contrast two distinctly different interview approaches for two different lines of work. The first is the conventional interview for an office-support position. This scenario is bound to be familiar to many readers, since most people, at some time in their lives, work in an ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Keeping cats happy in and outdoors: 1 of 4
My cat will be a year old soon, and I expect him to have a long, healthy life. There have been many others before him, but for the first time ever, this will be an exclusively, lifelong indoor cat. As a child, we had several cats. Every one spent most of its time outdoors, coming in to eat. Three of them were run over by car... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Returning to an ex repeatedly: Karma or weakness?: 20 of 72
If existence is a wheel, it isn't the kind in a hamster's cage. It's more like a wheel on a car, constantly revolving, but also traveling the miles, exploring new territory through the years. In light of this, we may wonder why certain patterns seem to repeat themselves, defying the convention of moving with the wheel, learn... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Why so many Americans are overweight: 8 of 26
It is estimated that up to two-thirds of Americans fall into the "overweight" category. A substantial number of those are obese, or morbidly obese. Much attention has been paid to this sad fact, and there is great bewilderment among anyone over the age of 40, who can remember a time when we could dismiss the heavyweights amo... More..