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I am a former newspaper and wire service journalist who has been writing professionally for 40 years - although today I do mostly satire, fiction, and short articles.

While working in the US, I specialized in covering politics, state-level government, and the

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women For men: How to shop for a great anniversary gift: 3 of 66
Two things will tell you what the perfect anniversary gift would be: Your wallet and your wife.Even the most romantic of spouses doesn't want to wind up with the family credit cards being frozen because you went overboard with your gift, so price is always a crucial factor. It is not, however, the only one. Let's say that you... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Revenge: 5 of 95
PASSIONATA "Isn't it ironic?" Bianca asked her sister. "He never loved her. They haven't even had sex for the past 15 years. Now she inherits everything!" "He must have loved her once," Gina answered. "He married her." "Only because I wouldn't marry him," Bianca countered. "He regretted it right from the start. But then that... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards How to use your credit cards wisely: 1 of 14
Credit cards can save you hundreds, perhaps thousands, of dollars every year - if you use them instead of letting them use you.Yes, they carry sky-high interest rates and, yes, they make it too easy to go into debt as you load them with impulse purchases you would never make when paying cash, but if you exercise some common s... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 80 of 662
THE LEGACY It was an embarrassment. A one million Euro embarrassment. And, for most of his 58 years, Jurgen Metz had no idea of what to do with it. It could not be sold on the open market. It would open too many questions about his father. Questions that even today could destroy the entire family. But with his ink company fa... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How the Internet can bring friendship across hostile borders: 1 of 8
On July 12, 2006, at 10:53 AM, explosions rattled my house on the Israeli side of the Lebanese border, touching off both a war and a very close friendship - with someone who was supposed to be "the enemy".Perhaps prophetically, I was on the internet when those rockets landed, posting on a bulletin board for frequent flyers. U... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: All about the 4th of July: 1 of 6
The Stars and Stripes was waving and the CD blasted out "The Star Spangled Banner" as I entered the office of Willard T. Patriot, owner of the Patriot Casino Corporation, a collection of All-American casinos located in Slovakia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Macedonia. "I am so glad that you could come," Willard greeted me. "I wa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Humor: Daily news (11/19/07): 1 of 6
"I can't tell you how happy I am that you decided to share Thanksgiving dinner with us," Miles Standish said to his guests. "We look at it this way," said Chief Powhatan, "you're about to take our land, our buffalo, and our women and then stick us in reservations in Arizona. The least we can get out of this is a decent meal."... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Crime: 9 of 44
A Real Fake It had actually been quite a good racket, and practically foolproof. Had Barbara ever dipped her well-manicured hands into the till for as little as $25, the bank examiners would have caught her in a flash. Instead, she decided to go for the small change - and not to steal it from the bank but from its customers. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Humor: Daily news (12/04/07): 2 of 9
Many of you may not realize this, but writing is only a hobby for me. My real job is being a spy - just like James Bond.And like Bond, I travel all over the world, gamble in the best casinos, meet the most beautiful women, and chase down the world's most evil criminals.In fact, that is exactly what happened just last yesterda... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Harry Potter: 1 of 4
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Slots As much as it embarrasses me to admit it, there are, undoubtedly a few Muggles (non-magical people) among you and while they might have heard of Harry Potter, they probably know very little about him.Until very recently, I would have suggested that they read the four books that a Ms. J. K... More..