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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

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Telemarketers: 17 of 40
I thank God for telemarketers. Without them, my son would never have learned to talk on the phone. "Hellow?" he would say, "how ahh you?" I suppose that putting my kid on the phone was a dirty trick. In truth, though, I wouldn't let it go on too long. Invariably, the telemarketer would ask to speak to Daddy at which point I'... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The best horror movies: 13 of 29
To be among the best horror films, the entry should not only deliver frights and chills, it should be a work of art. Here are ten masterpieces that are worthy of hanging in the halls of the haunted mansion. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) You know the story. The dead rise from the grave to eat the living. Trapped in a farmho... More..
Business > Advertising Qualities of a successful radio ad: 2 of 4
A successful radio spot should have clean copy and good production values. Even so, there are times when that isn't enough. It takes research, talent, and sometimes even catering to a client's ego. It also involves a great deal of time and effort. And to think, it's all gone in 30 seconds! The elements to creating a successf... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: How Hitchcock challenges audience expectations in Psycho: 1 of 1
A master magician will use diversion a device to manipulate the audience's expectations. Alfred Hitchcock was the master in that regard and, in PSYCHO (1960), he pulls out all the tricks. There are two expectations that are built into PSYCHO. The first is that Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) is the star of the film and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What not to say to your teenager: 5 of 9
It's every parent's nightmare, the one word answer. "Fine." Frankly we deserve better. After all, we love them, clothe them, feed them and all we ask in return is a little information. As parents, all we want is a complete sentence. Is it too much to ask for a noun, verb, and the possibility of an adjective? Too often, we bl... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Women entrepreneurs and franchising: 6 of 10
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, th... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Michael Jordan's favorite ways to entertain friends: 21 of 27
Because people have seen me compete on the court, they automatically think that I play hard in my down time as well. Nothing could be further from the truth. When I relax, I truly like to relax. It's not about doing a lot of activities. When my wife and I entertain, we keep it simple. It's the best way. We try to create a la... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 151 of 187
Through the veil of dreams, And the madness of words, I speak to you, Even tho' you are far away. There is no premium on loneliness That a heart forsaken will not consider. In such absence, We pay heed to memory, The persistent inner banter Of useless song. And when the aria has ended, There is only desolation. O' let me str... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Alien: 5 of 6
There is a murderer in the old dark house. One by one, the guests are killed off in grotesque fashion. In the end, only one survives. Is this a 1930's murder mystery penned by Agatha Christie? No, it's Ridley Scott's science fiction masterpiece, ALIEN. Quite often we see repeats of the same old formula. How many mad scientis... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Franchising for the over 50s: Which franchise is right for you?: 7 of 7
Baby Boomers are well known for going against tradition, and retirement is no exception. While past generations have seen fit to pack off to sunny climates to play shuffleboard, Boomers are opening businesses and living the dreams they've always aspired to. But, starting a business from scratch requires capital. Buying an ex... More..