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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic design,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Expressions of love: 2 of 205
I love you is such a simple phrase:The expression can work in wondrous ways.A mother's assurance to her child,Can turn a mood from fear to mild.For a father whose son must go to fight,His words of love are a shining light.The soothing phrase when boy meets girl.Can set her fluttering heart awhirl.A gentle pat and some words s... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary What we should remember about Michael Jackson: 1 of 93
Michael Jackson lived a life of great contrasts. Born into a show business family, he never had anything resembling a normal childhood. First brought on-stage during Jackson family performances at age three, by the time he was just a year older, he was performing as a regular member of the singing group. By the time he was 15... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship drama: How to handle backstabbers: 1 of 83
Backstabbing has many levels, all the way from playground disloyalty among kids to the corporate level, where virtual backstabbing is almost as much of a fine art as plunging a real knife in the back of an unsuspecting co-worker. The latter kind is where I've had the most memorable experience. Maybe the story of how it happen... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soldiers: 3 of 228
British troops shot one of us for standing proud,The first American to die protesting aloud.Since then we've bled in countless fightsDefending our country and human rights.We fell at the Alamo and on Saipan,Gettysburg, Iwo, the Marne and Bataan.We waded ashore to capture Inchon,And lived through the futility of Saigon.We sold... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on Michael Vick's alleged involvement with dog fighting: 1 of 74
We've become a nation of mewling hypocrites. We sit around our idiot boxes and join the TV commentators in condemning Michael Vick for involvement in dog fighting. If we flip to another channel, we can watch brave hunters in idiotic camo gear stalk and kill beautiful deer and wild turkeys. I guess it doesn't count for sport f... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case for Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 1 of 65
Even if Obama is inexperienced and doesn't have a brilliant mind, he couldn't be a worse president than the four who'd precede him: Carter, Bush I, Clinton and Bush II. Of course, that doesn't say much for qualification. Possibly a rural dogcatcher couldn't have done worse in messing up America at home and abroad. Obama has w... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents When does a child's responsibility to his parents outweigh his or her responsibility to their own future?: 1 of 58
An adult child should feel some responsibility to parents, particularly when the parents are elderly and may need help. The degree of responsibilty can vary according to circumstances. Basically, when the adult child has a family of young children of his or her own, that must be the first priority above all other consideratio... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) How to live without fear: 1 of 55
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "The only thing we have to fear is(he took a long pause for maximum effect) fear itself." Inspirational! Courageous! Over the top, boys, and wipe out all those bad guys! The legend is that FDR said it after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and he used those words to rally American citizens to join in th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Culture of racial tensions in the American South: The Jena 6: 1 of 55
Once more, we have a racial problem where both sides are totally wrong. And, as usual, the same cast of disruptive characters comes out of the woodwork to make the already bad situation infinitely worse, and, of course, get their faces and voices on national TV.After a couple of days of posturing and 1960s speechmaking, all o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 2 of 102
Hell, no. I agree with the lament of all Armed Services members we've heard loud and clear since World War II: If I'm old enough to get killed fighting for my country, then I'm old enough to vote! This cry is just as relevant today as it was then, and any citizen fighting for his/her country should have all the privileges of ... More..