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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 > US Elections (Other) Do campaign contributions to Congressmen buy votes?: 1 of 27
Of course they do. If they didn't, there wouldn't be any campaign contributions in the first place, especially from the heavy interests in business, defense industry and others who regularly buy Congressional votes. Not all politicians in office are on the take, but too frequently the news exposes a glaring example.The most r... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: In the forest: 1 of 27
As I wander through the ghostly trees,The rustle of the leaves calls your name.In that dark forest of my memories,My broken heart is overcome with shame.It was in that clearing we first metMany years ago, but I still recall,Showering rain made your hair all wet,And the slippery ground made you fall.As I bent and helped you to... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Winter: 2 of 53
It's almost the end of January, and dammit, I can't do my daily swim today in the community pool. For the past two weeks, the weather has been hazy, chilly and humid, with the temperature not rising about 65 degrees. Hey, I left the cold, clammy East 15 years ago to spend my declining and reclining retirement years in Arizona... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why people are so fascinated by Susan Boyle: 1 of 26
Most of the fascination with Susan Boyle is pure hype, created and generated by the Britain's Got Talent producers and Simon Cowell's American Idol connections in the U.S. Wallowing along with the story are the usual slavish followings by the media for any blown-up entertainment hyperbole.The hoopla and subsequent public fasc... More..
Business > Advertising The future of television advertising: 1 of 25
The future of TV advertising, unfortunately, will be more frequent and more insidious advertising. When ads became an integral part of TV programming in the early 50s, they were typically a continuation of the traditional radio commercial. For instance, when Bob Hope went from his popular Pepsodent-sponsored one-hour radio sh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 6 of 148
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..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Departed: 2 of 48
Why all the Oscar hoopla for this bloody piece of tripe? To me the story line seemed to be: Martin Scorsese takes all the guys not killed in his previous gory movies, dresses them up as Boston cops and gangsters of the 1950s, then proceeds to kill them (or kill each other) one by one.The two clean-cut young heroes, Leonardo D... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: You Don't Mess with the Zohan: 1 of 24
"You Don't Mess With The Zohan" implies somewhat of a command from writers Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel and Judd Apatow, now overconfidently basking in the glory and cash of several previous hit comedies. They have complete control over the film, and they're telling Hollywood that everything they put down in the script is holy... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Sleeping pills: A prescription for better sleep?: 1 of 24
Unless there's a physical reason, such as illness or stress, pills will never solve problems of sleeplessness. Virtually all of the over-the-counter commercial sleeping medications are totally useless, especially if there is no physical reason for sleeplessness. Prescription drugs, if recommended by a competent physician, can... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Are American soldiers in Iraq dying in vain?: 1 of 24
I was 17 when Jed and I joined up with Colonel Washington's boys just outside Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. We got our new uniforms and muskets and paraded around near the courthouse, much to the delight of the ladies. Then we all marched out and went into winter camp in Valley Forge. It was nothing but cold and wet. Firs... More..