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I grew up as a member of the television generation, and I'm still addicted to the tube. I really believe I was born a few years too late. I should have been a child of the early fifties, largely because my family beliefs and values are more like that era

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Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) High speed car racing: Should Daytona and Talladega be banned?: 8 of 33
The question at hand is whether or not the Daytona and Talladega NASCAR races be banned from the sport, and the answer to that is a very strong no. There's no doubt in my mind that these two venues are needed to complete the racing schedule. However, the issue comes up occasionally from critics who don't like restrictor-plat... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 47 of 192
Sometimes I wonder why people are the way they are. I've been through a lot in my decades on this Earth, some good, some not so good, but it is the actions we choose - the morals and values, our ethics, our golden rules - that define us; and when some folks continue to exhibit actions that are specifically designed to hurt o... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Career highlights of Patrick Swayze: 1 of 4
Patrick Swayze has had an amazing career with several key highlights as noted below: SKATETOWN USA - This was Swayze's first theatrical film back in 1979. He played a roller skating thug named Ace. Swayze had the looks and the talent, and he received rave reviews. The movie itself was a stinker, but Hollywood was ready to ad... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 57 of 219
With all due respect to the many notable and successful bands of yesterday and today, my pick for favorite band is one made from pure sentiment and heart. It's the group I think of first when talking about bands, and it's the group that I believe has impacted the world even after their breakup. I'm speaking of The Beatles, t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Healing after the death of a parent: 6 of 22
Death is a harsh word. It's the end, a word meaning 'no more'. It scares us. It frightens us. It brings up things we don't understand. Questions, and more questions. For those with a faith in religious or spiritual things, death isn't always the end. Sometimes, it's just the beginning. For some, there is no fear, but excitem... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Where to buy old Disney movies: 2 of 7
Over the decades, Disney has put out some awesome movies, but many of them have yet to be offered on new media types like DVD and others were only released on VHS tapes. Still others have never been released officially. So, where do you go when you want to add an old Disney movie to your collection? There are many possibilit... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is it morally OK to test cosmetics on animals?: 21 of 72
Some people would argue that there is an order to life and that animals are of lesser importance than mankind. Then there are those who counter an animal lover's assertion that animals should be respected and loved, not maimed and killed for mankind, by pointing out how people swat a fly or step on a bug without much thought... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training tips: Train the owner, not the dog: 7 of 24
Train the owner and not the dog - that's oh so true, and this is coming from someone who isn't the greatest at dog training. Still, I recognize my shortcomings in this department and I've been around long enough that I've seen plenty of dog owners who are superbly dog trained by their pet. I've been there, too. Why do people... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Everyday heroes who make a difference in our lives: 4 of 13
Everyday heroes come in a lot of different ways, and I'd like to give kudos at this time to those everyday heroes who pause from their motions to offer a simple kindness, like opening a door for someone who is using a cane, walker, or is in a wheelchair. This is nothing to be trivialized. It may sound like a simple thing, ma... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends How to be a celebrity and keep your privacy: 4 of 13
We see and hear it every day practically, some celebrity complaining that they can't have their privacy, that they are being hounded by the paparazzi. To be honest, in most cases, I don't have much sympathy, and the reason for that is that celebrities do control their fate for the most part. They don't have to put themselves... More..