Against my better judgment, I entered this world in January of 1963. In retrospect, I suppose I should have made a better decision, but I was young and foolish at the time.

Mater and pater, having considered Paris, Milan, and Monaco, finally established domesticity in Bayonne, New Jersey. I was immediately enrolled in P.S.#3, where I was schooled in etiquette, grammar, and the gentle art of "minding your own freakin' business".

Early in my life, I decided to eschew reality. Instead, I created my own fantasy world. Ironically enough, it looked just like Bayonne, New Jersey.

Soon after, I traded in the hurly-burly of gotham for a more suburban experience. I essayed to raise soybeans. Having failed at that, I decided to raise children instead. They are more resilient to frost and you don't have to water them as often.

I also have the most beautiful woman in my life. Please don't tell my wife though. She'll kill me.

I currently work in a huge cube of black ice where I make my living as a dancing bear. That statement, while not true, is certainly accurate.

In my spare time, I'm a writer, a musician, and a party guest who arrives late and refuses to leave.

Thank you, gentle reader, for taking the time to visit.

Much love,

-Neal

My passion is ...

Removing staples from documents.

I know too much about ...

You. I have photos to prove it.

My parents always told me ...

"Stop licking the cat"

My childhood ambition ...

To be the first man on the moon. The dream died in July of 1969.

My favorite memory ...

Singing to myself in the hills of Austria before the Anschluss.

Why I write ...

Because I have to. You mean we have a choice in the matter?

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Currently listening to music in my head. Don't need an ipod.

My first job ...

Lion tamer.

My best moment ...

August 12, 1978 at 2:07 PM. I found a penny.

My inspiration ...

I am liberated by the idea that, one million years from now, none of this is going to matter.

Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Women entrepreneurs and franchising

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When it comes to franchise opportunities, women have a distinct advantage over their male counterparts. While many franchises appeal to both sexes, there are far more opportunities that appeal to women. Even if there weren't, some 80% of household purchases are made by female consumers. The savvy entrepreneurial woman is, therefore, in a real position for success.

But what is the right fit for you? Let's start with your personality traits and try to match up some franchise possibilities.

CREATIVE GENIUS

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