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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as

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Entertainment > Music (Other) The top 10 graduation songs of all time: 1 of 29
Music is often moving, and there are few more emotional occasions than graduating from high school for those involved. It marks the end of childhood and the beginning of adult life. Many will be moving away to attend college, friends and family behind. It's a day of poignancy and excitement, of sadness and elation, and a sen... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Prestige: 2 of 29
The Prestige is one of the best films I've seen in quite a while. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the story of two rival magicians, Angier and Borden, becomes a twisted tale of the age-old universal themes of love, hate, obsession, and sacrifice. The plot moves quickly. In fact, before viewing the film, I recommend you get yo... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How to win a karaoke contest: 7 of 32
As a karaoke addict who has won her share of contests, I think I have the process down pat. If you have a decent voice, following my guidelines is sure to help you win that coveted title of "karaoke queen" or "karaoke king." Most important is your song selection. Don't give the judges and the audience something they're tired... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 30 of 121
Ah, the first time I sang karaoke in front of a real audience...I remember it like it was yesterday, even though it was more than a decade ago. It was my first stumbling step into the deep abyss of obsession and addiction that has become a delightful part of my life! On that fateful evening, some friends had invited my husba... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The beginner's guide to Giallo: The Italian thriller: 2 of 8
Giallo (pronounced jahlo) was born in 1929 when Monadori Publishing printed a series of thriller detective stories bound in yellow paperback covers. The books began to be referred to as giallo - the Italian word for yellow; the plural is gialli. The plots were loosely based on books like the Sherlock Holmes' mysteries and th... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Favorite festival foods, festive foods, festivals, carnivals: 10 of 39
One reason folks attend festivals is for the food. Gone are the days when hotdogs and hamburgers were the only treats available. Vendors have gotten very creative in their offerings, and some of the best fair foods are found in the South. After all, this region is known for its good ol' Southern cuisine! Below are five of th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horror movies of all time: 26 of 57
I've always loved horror movies, along with millions of other flcik fans. I once asked a psychologist pal why so many people were addicted to the terror and thrill of such movies, and I was somewhat surprised by his answer. He said it's a way for us to experience our own death vicariously, from a safe vantage point. I don't ... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Humor: Health: 4 of 8
Several years ago, my husband, John, and I realized our dream of country living when we purchased seven acres out in the middle of nowhere. We quickly filled the pasture and barn with chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, and horses. We added fruit trees and a large garden to make our mini-farm complete. We were ecstatic until we... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Retro? Assessing the trends of today's youth: 1 of 2
As a high school teacher, I see hundreds of teenagers every day, and I'm amazed at some of their clothing. NOT because they're new and strange, but because most of the styles are only too familiar, often giving my flashbacks to my own youth 30 years ago. Can you say "retro"? Things that I thought would NEVER come back in sty... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Song lyrics analysis: 100 years, by Five for Fighting: 1 of 1
"100 Years," by Five for Fighting, examines the stages of man's life and the passage of time. It reveals that how as we get older, the years seem to fly by faster and faster. According to the speaker (or singer, in this case), 15 is the perfect age to be when we have only 100 years to live. After all, someone who is 15 today... More..