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I'm not sure how to write a reputable "Bio" for myself. After reading so many "Featured Writer" bios, I knew there was nothing I could say about myself that could come close to holding a candle to them.

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The good ol' days: Relishing unforgettable memories: 10 of 23
Typically, I am not an impulse buyer when I grocery shop, but when I saw the display of caramel apples in the produce department, I could not resist. I was especially pleased that they came in two-to-a-pack. As I traversed through the familiar aisles, picking up the items from my mental shopping list, I looked for Bubble-Up ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Heath Ledger tragedy: Are we in another epidemic of star deaths by overdose?: 6 of 13
I had to vote "NO" on this title purely on the misconception of the word "epidemic". I believe that the death of stars is more "endemic" than "epidemic". There is no specific illness that leads to the deaths of people who are locked in the publics' eyes. If one were to research how many people not a celebrity die on a daily ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: A brush with vandalism: 4 of 8
Vandalism is defined as deliberate mischief, malicious destruction or damage of property. There is no real definition of how a victim feels as a result of a vandalism perpetrated on them; it's beyond any comprehensive words. My brush with vandalism pertains to my car. I moved back to San Francisco and, after a while of being... More..
Local Guides > San Francisco Visitor's guide to the Barbary Coast and North Beach Districts in San Francisco, CA: 1 of 1
The Barbary Coast and North Beach North Beach, also known as Little Italy, was so nicknamed for its primarily Italian flavor. We begin our tour starting at the corner of Broadway and Columbus Street. Here is the beginning of the Barbary Coast Trail. Its early days can best be described by this quote: "The Barbary Coast is th... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Key Union commanders in the First Battle of Bull Run: 1 of 1
The First Battle of Bull Run (or First Manassas as the Confederates called it) had fourteen key Union commanders involved with the first conflict of the Civil War on July 21, 1861 and, ultimately the first loss for the Union. 1. Major General Ambrose Burnside (Brigade)- A Rhode Islander and West Pointer who was also an entre... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Wild parrots of San Francisco: 1 of 1
I was walking my dog, Morton, along Sansome Street, near Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill, when I heard a raucous of birds that sounded to me to be parrots (the small variety). I am thinking to myself that someone had some for pets on The Hill and I am hearing their calls echoing off the surrounding office buildings. Suddenly, ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: God & Darwin confer: 1 of 1
"Well, hello God!" "Hey, Darwin! How's evolution treating you?" "Now, now God, sarcasm doesn't become you, but, if you must know, it is treating me very well." "Ah, very good to hear, Charles! You do know that I have to be somewhat sarcastic. You are pretty much going through the motions of dispelling the fact that I and I a... More..
Local Guides > San Francisco San Francisco, CA: Birth of the "City by the Bay": 1 of 1
In 1835, the small village of Yerba Buena was established to trade with ships that came into the San Francisco Bay. It thrived with an ethnic diversity from the onset, its population steadily growing with a mix of people immigrating from other countries, changing their religion to Catholicism and becoming Mexican citizens to... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Who should pay for the Valentine's Day dinner?: 6 of 9
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I would have said the male should pay for a Valentine's Day meal. Back in those "good ole days", it was the "courting standard" for a man, who generally held some form of employment, to pay for a meal, entertainment and/or a token of affection. Especially with so few women actually ea... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for buying digital photography software as a gift: 3 of 4
Buying digital photography software as a gift can be a daunting task with so many products on the market, especially for the novice buyer/user. The biggest factor to consider before making that purchase is what you want the product to do. Do you want it to enhance, improve or correct photos? Maybe manipulating photos to remo... More..