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About me - Bob Duden

As my creative endeavors gain some notoriety, I guess it's time to post an introduction with some historical background information. I am a failed journalist. I spent about a year as a scribe for a central Florida newspaper too many years ago. My editor at

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Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Children caught in the crossfire: 1 of 17
When lines are drawn in the sand and an army of lawyers line up with two parents on the battlefield of divorce, it is usually the children that fall into the cross hairs of the sniping combatants. A judge may be the ultimate decider of property and progeny but it's the parents fighting over property that usually puts the prog... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Black Friday sales promotions: Are the deals worth it?: 2 of 29
Your stuffed turkey bird, and the rest of the fixings, have hardly cooled down in the fridge. Leftovers for dinner tomorrow you say, as the family heads off to bed. You think of the Pilgrims, they gave us four days to rest, as you stack the clean plates on the shelves. Thanksgiving is over, the big meal is done, now your thou... More..
Local Guides > New York City Best time of year to visit New York City: 1 of 12
Autumn leaves have fallen and the morning sun rises with the first chill of an impending Winter. The days grow shorter and less warm, but the streets of New York are still a bustle of activity. It is after all, the city that never sleeps and it always has a welcome sign lit for visitors. Everyone comes to New York, sooner or ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What do you want to be when you grow up: 8 of 95
As I sit smack in the middle of middle age, fast approaching the precipice of old age, I can dream a little dream of a simpler time. I've long since thrown off the mantle of career, having joined the ranks of the retired. A lifetime was spent toiling away just to earn a living and I've almost forgotten how I got here. Thinkin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How driving slowly saves gas: 1 of 9
Driving slowly really doesn't save gas. That statement is akin to saying breathe slowly and you will save air. It doesn't work that way, the combustion engine, or your lungs. You have to rethink the way you drive, your habits and tendancies behind the wheel, to begin to see an increase in miles per gallon. Driving slower will... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Conflict: 1 of 9
As we go through life, we are often presented with the unpleasant prospect of simple disagreement. Every day, we find ourselves in situations that require a modicum of sensibility. We are forced by our differing opinions to find some form of common ground. My idea simply doesn't coincide with your idea. Failing to find that c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Why your practice swing might be better than your real swing: 1 of 8
There's only one answer to this question. Why is your practice swing better than the real thing? It's because you put a ball down in front of the club, an object of aggression.The philosophy of the golf swing has taken shape into it's own cottage industry. There are teaching professionals, video tutorials, magazine articles a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 45 of 236
It is but a simple question, why do we make mistakes? There is nothing simple about the answer though, aside from the usual standard we err because we are human. Mistakes are the natural progression of the inquisitive mind. It's a trial and error thing. The more we try, the more likely we are to make a mistake. The law of ave... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping What a landscaping contractor can do for you: 2 of 10
The front of your house is distinctly different from the back. They serve two opposite purposes and should be dealt with separately. The front's for show, and the back's where you go. So when it comes to landscape design and hiring a contractor to do the job, there are any number of different things to consider. Curb appeal i... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) The origins of the Super Bowl: 1 of 5
Forty three years after it's inception, the Super Bowl, as the National Football League championship game has been named, has become a de facto national holiday. It's origins are not so storied as the game that will be played on February 1, 2009. With a hoopla and fanfare best reserved for crowning a monarch, a king will emer... More..