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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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Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration When George W. Bush leaves the presidency: What will he do?: 1 of 33
HUMOR: When George W. Bush leaves the White House, he will not just fade away. He has many plans for an active and productive life as ex-President. For instance, he will:1. Short-sheet all the beds in the White House to surprise the new President.2. Go hunting with the former Vice President, and give Dick Cheney a hundred-yar... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The cheapest Christmas gift I ever received: 1 of 31
How do I judge the cheapest Christmas gift? Do I compute it by the actual price the giver paid, or the relative value according to the wealth of the giver? For example, my dad died at age 34, leaving my mother with three little kids totally dependent on welfare, called relief in those days.However, every Christmas we hung our... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Michael Vick: Is he a criminal for promoting dog fighting?: 1 of 30
NO: Although Michael Vick is grossly-overpaid, cruel and self-indulgent, sending fighting pit bulls into battle shouldn't be a criminal offense. If he had hired some suicidal pro wrestlers or bare-knuckle boxers to entertain family and friends in bloody combat, it would have been OK with the law, PETA, SPCA and animal lovers ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 5 of 147
I see people walking by, staring at me,At my place under the big oak tree.For years I've sat in this heart of the city;I need understanding, not your pity.Look at this old uniform I wear,And on my face, the scars I bear.The empty sleeve's for my missing hand,That I lost in combat on Vietnamese sand.Once I wore that uniform wi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Transforming tedium to creative growth while commuting to work: 1 of 29
I retired just as the laptop was invading the business world. One of my last tasks in my final years was introducing our insurance agents around the world to the little magic box. I'm sure the ever-improving laptop has done much more for them since, but at that early time in laptop history I realized and appreciated the ways ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writers: How to find your ideal genre: 1 of 29
I've been writing for more than 50 years ... five of the years with the military, five as university faculty and 30 in corporate public relations, sales promotion and advertising. Fortunately, I have an excellent pension plan and fairly adequate investments, because my post-retirement freelance writing efforts have been spiri... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Mitt Romney: Can a Mormon get elected president of the U.S.?: 1 of 29
Republican Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and a Mormon, has tossed his hat into the ring as a Presidential candidate. The news media and professional religionists have already questioned not only his chances of winning, but whether a member of such a "radical" religion should be allowed to run at all.This situatio... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Why some people don't vote: 2 of 56
There are many reasons why American people don't vote. The most prevalent can be called cluelessness, with a large helping of laziness. Those are the ones who live in a democracy and take all of the privileges for granted. They don't vote because they persist in ignorance of the entire process, and can't be bothered to tear t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 2 of 55
No private companies should be compelled by law to provide blanket, no-exceptions equal pay for women and men. Organizations that do business with the government may have to conform to controls that mandate specific equality practices, but even they should have considerable discretion in pay scales.Pay for any employee anywhe... 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 Hil... More..