Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What do you want to be when you grow up

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I write this article today as a testament of my sadness at the death of one of the most influential men that I ever had the privilege to work with.He was a fire captain with the Pittsburgh fire department,and in my estimation,the most respected man any of us ever met.When I first met him in 1975, I was a rookie in the departm... More..

Relationships & Family > Relatives Is buying property with relatives a good idea?

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When my grandfather passed away my father was fortunate enough to receive a small inheritance.At the time my dad was 60 years old and truly had no need for the money. So he told us that we could have it. We knew that the amount was 16000 dollars, and all of us were raising families, so you can imagine our glee. That was 4000 ... More..

Health & Fitness > Cancer Getting through cancer

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I am in the process of " getting through cancer ". Lung cancer to be exact. May 14 of this year my right subclavicular lymph node suddenly decided to swell to the size of a plum. No reason, no injury, no illness, just a lump. Of course, in this age of the Internet, I googled my symptoms and self diagnosed what the lump meant.... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Taking a look at stupidity in today's society

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Is it just me,or is the average American perceived as dumb as a rock? I received a request for a donation from two "charities" yesterday;one of them wondering why I haven't sent in my donation to benefit veterans.The other solicitation wanted me to "donate" and get a free heart attack first aid kit.Am I to assume they are goi... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Problems with the world today

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What happened to giving? What happened to our society that was based on giving. We used to give a hello to our neighbors,ergo we knew them. Now we are lucky if we even know our next door neighbors. We used to give our time to our neighborhoods; block parties,bazaars,flea markets,crime watch, now we are content to sit behind o... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: Political corruptness, spineless politicians and the disappearance of America

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I just read the other 9 articles listed under Political corruptness,etc. and I am always amazed that so many people share the same ideas about this country that I do. I read the letters to the editor in my daily newspaper and the majority seem to feel the same as well. It would appear to me that if we all feel the same, how i... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Comparing Senator Obama to Senator McCain

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What a choice! I am 58 yrs old and I have voted in every presidential election since 1972. Never once did I have a doubt with which candidate had the best qualifications to be president. Until this one. I am a registered democrat, always have been. But for the first time I don't think that I can vote for either man. John McCa... More..

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