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I began writing in 1987; since then I have written over 2,000 articles, profiles, interviews. reviews, and news bites. I have also written press releases, done publicity work for concert series and most recently an independent record label, and I have co-authored

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Entertainment > Music (Other) How to write better music reviews: 1 of 15
As someone who has been writing for20 years, I have always thought it better to get things right as opposed to being first. It is only recently that I have added writing music reviews most notably CD reviews to my list credits.Any artist endeavour is always highly subjective according to the viewer or listener as the case may... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities American Idol success and questionable talent: the case of William Hung: 1 of 11
The success of those with questionable or no talents like William Hung is a prime example of what happens when the radio airwaves are filled with less than talented cookie cutter pop tarts being referred to as "artists". William Hung is just one of the many people who come to the American Idol auditions thinking that they can... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Which cartoon character takes more punishment: Elmer Fudd or Wile E. Coyote?: 3 of 28
I grew up watching Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, the Road Runner, and Wile E Coyote; and laughing each time that pesky coyote tried his next great invention from the Acme company to capture the speedy Road Runner. Occasionally my Dad would watch as well and we would laugh at the antics together. Later one Saturday while at my Dad's... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When I think of you: 6 of 53
When I think of you I can only smile Your laughing eyes And smiling face Bring joy to my heart. When I think of you I am reminded Of the peace and joy That comes From deep Within my heart When I think of you I think of the beautiful Sunset of the ocean And the peace That it brings To my soul When I think of you I think of mus... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Which is a better way to teach children to read: Whole language or phonics?: 3 of 24
Phonics may be a wonderful way to teach a child the correct sounds for letters and letter combinations; however, with American English as we know it today this method of teaching a child to read is grossly lacking in providing a child with a complete reading education. From the time they are born children are inundated with w... More..
Entertainment > Music Education An introduction to classical music: 2 of 16
What is termed as classical music today covers everything written by the original long haired musicians and composers from the past four hundred years. Any musical style that is older than a few months or does not fit into the musical mainstream in some form today is often referred to as classic.In fact, the term classical - ... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Star Trek: 2 of 14
Science fiction has always been a good modem for social commentary and no one did it better than Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek. Hardly an episode passed when Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Scotty, and the rest of the crew did not encounter some dilemma that could not be related to our everyday lives and the events going on around ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Are online citizen journalists free of traditional restraints?: 2 of 12
I see the title of being called a citizen journalist as being a person who writes for the love of writing but does so without being compensated monitarily for their efforts. Once money comes into play a journalist or writer is then considered to be a freelancer and a professional; someone who is not affiliated with one partic... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Are certain music genres scapegoats for violent behavior?: 6 of 35
It is human nature to look for an excuse or scapegoat any time something does not go the way it is planned. Throughout history people have tried to use music as an excuse or scapegoat for violence the adults and parents blamed the younger generation's behaviour on that "awful rock music" while the younger generation or those ... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments What to do when your child wants to learn the drums: 6 of 31
In my family this question was not a what if, it really happened. When I was little we had season tickets to the local theatre series and when my brother was seven years old he became fascinated by the drummer in the symphony orchestra that we had seen. The guy even gave my brother a set of drum ticks. Being a musician himsel... More..