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Becoming a writer was always a passion for me. Until recently, however, pretty much all the writing I did was for "business purposes" - marketing information, sales programs, business plans, brochures, press releases, etc. - generally business communications.

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Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) The job search in the electronic age: 1 of 15

"And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply.So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why?He said you look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do.So I took off my hat and said, Imagine that. Me working for you.'"- "Signs," Five Man Electrical BandIn my long and "storied" career,... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) Unusual traditions that still exist: 2 of 20

Happy John Frum Day. February 15 is approaching and that is the day this odd little holiday is celebrated. Who and where in the world is John Frum? Those are the questions that have been asked for the past 60 plus years on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu, an island chain near Australia, by a "cargo cult" called the John Frum M... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Weird travel stories: 16 of 69

POSTCARDS FROM THE ROAD - AMSTERDAMNov. 15. 7:45AM. Half hour into the early morning train from Amsterdam to Bremen by way of Osnabruck. It's still dark out - evidently the sun takes its time coming up here this time of year. It's rainy and chilly. The train is a bit late. Not as late as is the norm in England or Italy, but n... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy: 20 of 79

Dear Diary"In the year 2525, If man is still alive. If woman can survive, they may find."- "In the year 2525", Zager and EvansMay 5, 2042Dear Diary: Darn. The Profanity Patrol caught me again. I was just riding down the highway in my little Lectro-Ride, under autopilot, when a retro self-drive almost ran me off the road. It m... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding fantasy football rules: 6 of 12
How many times have you watched a football game and said, "I would have called a different play," or, "I would have put a different player in." Fantasy football gives you the opportunity to prove just how much smarter you really are than the "Pro's" who are calling the plays.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-mic... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) All the holidays I enjoy and why I enjoy them: 3 of 6

Halloween MourningHalloween has always been a semi-national holiday in my house. Growing up, we always looked forward to dressing up like Superman, a hobo, a witch or some other "odd" character. We would go out after school (no teacher could ever be "dumb" enough to give us homework on Halloween), go home, wolf down some dinn... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cars: 33 of 64

"Here in my car I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors. It's the only way to live. In cars."- In Cars, Gary Numan Postcards from the Road - FrankfurtWednesday, April 12. Frankfurt airport after a rather short, but harrowing, shuttle ride from the hotel. I think the Germans love their cars as much as Americans do. Maybe... More..
Sciences > Physics String theory and the universe: 5 of 7

"Let's get physical, physical, I wanna get physical, let's get into physical"- Olivia Newton JohnI'm not much of a gambler. In fact, on a recent trip to Las Vegas, I was actually sitting in my room watching a Nova special on PBS about physics. It was sort of a "Physics for Dummies" type of show, which means I really knew a li... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Depression: 40 of 53

"Pleased to meet you. Hope you guessed my name." - Sympathy for the Devil," The Rolling StonesHi, there. I'm your companion. Well, maybe not actually a companion, but more like a need you don't want, but can't banish. I'm always there, sometimes hidden, sometimes not, but never really far away. I can show up in a second witho... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Life lessons from a personal perspective: 146 of 151

The Dichotomy You Are.When I talk to you and we plan to "run into" each other, I'm happy and I'm sad. I'm happy because I haven't seen you in such a long time and I know I will see you soon. I'm sad because I haven't seen you in such a long time and I wish it didn't have to be that way.When we do "run into" each other, I'm ha... More..