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My name is Michael Cannata and I was born in Boston, Ma. Among my 14 siblings I'm just another Cannata. Out in the real world I am something completely different.

"Eccentric", "peculiar" and "curious" are some of the names I have been called that I like the

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My father: 1 of 143
The Cannata Chronicles - Chapter 5The Bathroom Library The True Seat of Knowledge"Anyone who needs to use the bathroom better do it now, your father will be home soon!"Everyday just before five o'clock my mother would go through the house yelling those words. It was the signal that gave us warning to go now or forever hold ou... More..
Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management Best practices for network security in small and medium-size businesses: 1 of 23
The successful implementation of a secure system is the same whether it's a Windows, UNIX or Linux based network system. Despite the different technologies, true system security is the responsibility of those running the system, not the programs being run. The best tools used to ensure the security of a network are people bas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Ideas for combating voter apathy: 2 of 29
I'm 56 years old and was born in America. I have always been proud of that fact more than anything. But I share a common bond with half of those Americans who have the special right that makes America great. Save for one exception, I have never voted in any election... local, state or national... in my entire life.Most people... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The responsibilities of fathers: 3 of 33
The responsibility of Fathers is a difficult subject in today's politically correct world. It requires us to discuss a topic that is exclusive to the male role in the family. Being a good parent is something that a man or woman is equally capable of. But being a good parent and being a good Father are very different roles. A ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I don't celebrate my birthday: 5 of 41
The Cannata ChroniclesChapter 4A Bit of the Bitter Birthday Boy!I am not big on personal celebrations. I didn't attend my HS graduation or the senior prom. I was glad when I got my drivers license, but since it took me three times to pass the drivers test, it didn't seem like it called for a party. The only holidays I enjoy a... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 15 of 121
There's a reason Karaoke is popular in bars. It's the same reason that bars and pubs exist to begin with. Alcohol! People like to drink. And while most people won't come right out and say so, people like to sing. Give someone who loves to sing enough to drink, turn on a Karaoke setup and voila! A Star is born.I was 56 when I ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) 1980 Olympics: US hockey's "Miracle on Ice": 1 of 8
I'm not a superstitious guy. I believe in UFO's, Bigfoot, telekinesis, ghosts, psychic powers and a host of other-worldly enigmas. Hell, I'm crazy enough that I think I have a valid scientific explanation for most of them. But... superstitious? I'll walk under ladders, break mirrors, spill salt and ignore any black cat no mat... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family stories and memories: 30 of 205
The Cannata Chronicles - Chapter 1Why I love My Brother Buddy.My name is Michael. It's not Mike or Mikey, it's Michael. I use all the letters and always refer to myself using my whole name. Not only because I like my name, but my mother made me promise that I would. It was very important to her that I always referred to mysel... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The house in the forest: 9 of 59
A Home's HeartThe face on the old house looked as sad and weary as any face on any person I had ever seen. It's roof sagged and the eves slumped under the weight of the years that had passed since it was built. It leaned tiredly to the left, supported by a tree not much older than itself, as though it had lost the strength an... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Struggle in life: 33 of 180
As Years Go ByIn a time long agoWhen there was still much to knowAnd the future stretched endlessly onYou came into my lifeAnd you stood by my sideAnd promised to help me alongWe've known good times and badWe've been happy and sadWe've bid long time friends their good-byesBut through fire and painThe one thing that remainsIs ... More..