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I was born in Hackensack NJ because I wanted to be near my mother.
I'm married to Mary Susan Reid......the light of my life...an amazing visual artist/writer/chef/caterer/gardener/presenter
We have two wonderful daughters and four grandchildren (the youngest,

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas How to forget someone you'll never see again: 2 of 5
FORGETTING THOSE WE WILL NEVER SEE AGAIN Both of my parents are gone. My father died twenty-six years ago, my mother five. This past Thanksgiving, I lost my older brother, my only sibling. Although I have been blessed with a family of my own, my wife, two beautiful daughters and four wonderful grandchildren, my brother's pas... More..
Education > Special Education Teaching music to the special needs population: 3 of 7
TEACHING MUSIC TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. If I have learned anything from my years of experience working with "special needs" populations, in my case the "MR/DDA (mentally retarded/developmentally disabled)," including all of its sub-classifications (such as Downs Syndrome, "Fragile X" Syndrome, autism, and brain damaged),... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Learning guitar: 12 of 24
I have known the joys of guitar playing for well over forty years. During this time I have taught the instrument, both privately and in group class situations and am always more than willing to share my experience with the aspiring guitarist. I have often given thought to writing an instruction book of my own, but there are ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Remembering Hubert's Museum: 1 of 1
Remembering Hubert's Museum I grew up in Rutherford, New Jersey, about seven miles west of New York City's Manhattan Island. When I was a boy, my father would occasionally take me into the city to catch a movie, see the circus, or go to the Museum of Natural History. But one of our trips stands out in my mind above all the o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Election 2008: John Edwards and his "fight for the middle class" rhetoric: 1 of 1
It seems that every time John Edwards speaks, whether during the televised Democratic debates or while he is delivering the latest version of his stump speech, he solemnly vows to do everything within his power to fight for the "middle class." Unfortunately, the very use of the term "middle class" is a sharp reminder of the ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 76 of 145
THE TOP FIVE MOVIES OF ALL TIME! My picks for the top 5 movies of all time are: 1. Casablanca.... Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in what well may be Hollywood's greatest romantic movie! 2. You Can't Take It With You..... John Barrymore (Drew's grandfather!), Jimmy Stewart, Jean Arthur, Ann Miller. and Rochester. A househ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Snacks for children: 9 of 16
BANANA BO BANA DIP! When I was growing up, New Year's Eve was an exciting occasion for my brother and I. We got to stay up WAY past our bedtime. We watched live TV scenes of the crowds in New York City's Time's square. waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Mom let us set up the folding table on which we placed big bowls ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism The best ways to distract yourself from a job you hate: 12 of 21
HATE YOUR JOB? LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT! What could be more inconvenient than having to get up every morning, fight rush-hour traffic or fight for a seat on the commuter train or bus, punch a time-clock and, with one more test of your will-power, begin another day at a job that you absolutely hate? How does one deal with the cons... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why reality shows are so popular: 14 of 24
The current state of world affairs and the fear of terrorists.......The constant assault by the advertising industry on our senses and sensibilities with basically meaningless information.......Talk of global warming and the imminent extinction of some animal species......Unimaginable levels of violence with little or no rep... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How to write your own Valentine's Day card: 14 of 22
HEARTS, HEARTS, AND MORE HEARTS Are you having trouble finding a good Valentine for your significant other? Well, look no further. If you care enough, and want to give a card that he or she will truly love, take some time to make a Valentine yourself, that speaks with your own voice. It need not be extravagant. All of the ne... More..