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A lifetime Chicago resident, I thrive on writing pieces that are close to the community and close to my own heart. My areas of knowledge & passion are:

Aviation Travel

Rail Travel

Crisis Situations

Christian Music

Social Justice

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Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Airport security: Who is watching?: 1 of 8

Our airports need protection from those with criminal intent. That is and has always been absolutely clear. 9/11 will not ever be forgotten, nor will those who gave their lives so others might have some chance of living to talk about that day. There is a long list of heroes that should make everyone cry. In response to all o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The old neighborhood: 1 of 6

Walking down this street Brings me back in time Speeding on my bike Sun beating down on me A sky that's clear and blue The day was always new Wafting through the air, countries from afar Each house was something special A treasure of the heart No matter where you were You could make yourself at home Friends came by the dozen...
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen Guide to sunscreen for children: 2 of 10

A beautiful sun and a blue sky often make most of us anxious to head outside. Before heading out for that day of family fun, remember the kids! Yes, remember to use sunscreen to prevent sunburn! Those of us with kids can often forget to pack this vital ingredient, resulting in sunburn and over exposure to UV rays. Protect yo...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Tribute to George Carlin, comedian: 3 of 11

George Carlin knew how to communicate. He knew the power of words, and how to touch nerves in every individual and every social group. For the record, Carlin's brand of humor was not safe for the family nor was it safe for the workplace. Carlin aimed to be offensive and shocking, but he also had a message to get out to the w...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Political correctness gone wrong: 12 of 35

No other article will even come close to being as unique nor honest as this one. Don't be discouraged by the title. This is NOT just another free speech rant, but a look at the what and why of political correctness as it affects a person's ability to speak freely and air their views, opinions, and even vocally speak truthful...
Entertainment > Television (Other) Why child actors should be allowed to grow up: 1 of 1

Remember your favorite child star from your youth? That child star isn't a child anymore. People grow from the time they are born. Everyone is naturally assigned their own height, weight, size, and shape. Over the past year, a pattern has been repeating itself from long ago in which the moral majority of over - opinionated i...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Baked chili dip: 1 of 1

One favorite snack of mine has always been a classic enjoyed by countless others. It happens to be easy to make and doesn't take very long. Tired of that old hankering for chips and the same old store bought chip dip? Sink your taste buds into this one and you'll never go wrong! For this Chili Dip, you will need the followin...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet air travel tips: 6 of 10

Pet air travel tips. This phrase is loved and hated equally among travelers utilizing air travel. Travel by air with your pet(s) need not be difficult if you foillow common sense preparedness guidelines. This preparedness spoken of comes in the form of easy sir travel tips. Bathe your animal if you can prior to travel. Pack ...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Can the US military be effective in nonmilitary efforts to revive a war-battered community?: 30 of 44

Our U.S. Military has only been successful in those times when it has had strong leadership unswayed by internal politics and when the leadership did not have a personal agenda. In our age, the "shrub", as our current president has been nicknamed has waged war on very blurry terms. How can you wage a war on something that wi...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel safety tips for families: 17 of 17

Travel safety tips for families are not difficult to understand and follow. The most important details in traveling safely starts before you even leave your home. Only a very limited number of people need to know that you are even leaving. Those people should be the two people closest to you whom you have known for an extend...