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Born in England, Private school, Military college.
Spent a while on the road laid down, then left the path and followed my heart.
I have been a security advisor, reporter, commercial artist, rock musician, accountant and business executive.
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Arts & Humanities > European History Teaching the history of the Holocaust to adults: 4 of 5
The primary thing that needs to be addressed is that the people who carried out the holocaust were not monsters, they were not demons, but were fairly ordinary men and women. It is so easy, and so reassuring, to think of them as evil and satanic; yet they were, by and large, just like the average guy on the street. It is an ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis The best opening movie scenes ever: 9 of 11
The opening scene of a movie is even more critical than the opening paragraph of a book; it will set the mood and tone for the whole movie. Get it right and the viewer will be encouraged to suspend disbelief right there, and be ready to accept the story that follows. The opening scene of "Citizen Kane" shows the protagonist,... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The Titanic in popular culture and film: 9 of 10
The "Titanic" disaster has a hold on the popular imagination that is hard to explain purely from the basic facts. The bare facts are relatively well known: the largest passenger vessel then built hit an iceberg and sank, with the loss of over two thirds of the passengers and crew, with a total of only 705 survivors. Many dis... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Star of Bethlehem: 3 of 3
Did a star lead three wise men to the birth of the Christ in Bethlehem? Well, much of this is anecdotal evidence, and a question of faith to many Christians. The star itself, though, should have been recorded by one of the several cultures extant at the time who were looking to the heavens for portents and signs. The behavio... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Life as Christian Wiccans: 2 of 2
A number of individuals I have met describe themselves as "Christian Witches" or "Christian Wiccans". Now this would seem, on the face of it to be a rather odd combination, but religion has made stranger bedfellows over the centuries. The major sticking point would seem to be the verse in the Old Testament that commands "Tho... More..