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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

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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 happe... 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 considerati... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Teen advice: How to protect yourself from date rape drugs: 1 of 43
There are many ways to reduce the possibility of being given date rape drugs, but there is only one sure way to avoid them. In any situation where there are drinks served, first of all, if you are underage, don't accept any beer or more potent alcoholic drinks at all. Men and boys often target young girls who are not used to... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Dealing with a "cheating heart": 1 of 35
The title, of course, comes from the Hank Williams classic, "Your Cheatin' Heart", and it warns of consequences in store for a fickle lover for throwing away a true relationship to wander elsewhere to find another love: "When tears come down like fallin' rain, You'll toss around and call my name. You'll walk the floor the wa... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Tips for understanding nonverbal communication: 1 of 27
Way back when I was in grad school, there were all kinds of theories being floated about body language. I forget the writer's name, but one sage wrote books that described in great detail what each non-spoken gesture truly meant. Marshall McLuhan was all the rage with his, "The message is the medium." In spite of what you Hi... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Tips for helping senior parents cope with loneliness: 1 of 24
Hey, I'm 81 and a senior parent. Thankfully, so far I haven't had to cope with loneliness. My wonderful wife jumped enthusiastically with me into an active and busy retirement. When I retired at 65, we sold our home in the cold, cold East and moved to the hot, hot Arizona desert. We both worked for another five years in part... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers: 1 of 21
I did my dating long before the internet turned the practice into an international meat market. I met my wife in the basement laundry room of our large apartment building. Even 42 years later, she still claims it was love at first sight when I saw her bend over to get her sheets out of the dryer, But I say it was much more. ... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Top ten things to never do on a first date: 1 of 20
This title could cause this old Navy guy to reach way down in the mud for humor of the rawest kind. However, as a father of young adults who are now active participants in the dating game, I'll restrain myself and attempt to give sensible advice. It has been decades since I've been on a date, and my opinions may seem a bit o... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How many marriages are too many?: 2 of 36
For some people, one bad marriage is too many, and for others dozens are not enough. Ask Warren Jeffs, the cult leader now under indictment for marrying as many as 50 girls, some as young as 14. He doesn't believe he's guilty of any crime because of his extreme beliefs religious as leader in the Church of the Latter Day Sain... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) How to gracefully end a bad blind date: 3 of 51
I don't ever remember being rejected during or after a blind date. I'm sure it happened, but maybe my guy brain and ego just refuse to accept it. I do remember having many one-only blind dates, where as the typical guy, I never called for another date. I just hope I did the break with consideration. Regardless if you're the ... More..