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I am an antiquarian bookseller and free-lance writer living near Albany in Upstate New York. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in Literature. My interests are reading, writing, history, politics and religion.

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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory America is losing her freedom!: 2 of 46
New Hampshire's state motto "Live Free or Die" is becoming increasingly incomprehensible to many Americans. Most of us seem more interested in living securely than living freely, not realizing that increased security is often obtained at the expense of liberty and privacy. I was reminded of that a few weeks ago when New Y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The truth behind "child protection reform": 1 of 17
Child Protective Services took my child in October 2004 based on false allegations. I had to fight to get her back and finally did, but not before Child Protective Services had caused great harm to my child and my family. The truth behind 'child protection reform' is that there has not been any meaningful child protective ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Reading newspapers regularly: 1 of 14
"He had a sudden wild craving for a newspaper. It was so strong that he could smell the printer's ink and hear the crackling and rustling of the pages." From Darkness At Noon by Arthur Koestler. Of all the means of communication at my disposal, the two I enjoy most are standing out by the side of the road-my mailbox and m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Terrorism: An epidemic of fear: 3 of 36
Have the terrorists aleady won by creating an epidemic of fear? If terror is the goal of terrorists, then the terrorists have won because terror is driving politics and policy in the United States. Before anyone jumps to the conclusion that this article is being written by a bleeding heart liberal, let me give you my crede... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Culture: 4 of 47
Mother Arrested For Nursing Her Baby At Hooters. Below Knee, Alabama (12:52p.m. EST) A young mother was arrested earlier today on indecent exposure charges for nursing her baby at a Hooters restaurant where she had reluctantly gone with her husband and friends to celebrate his 30th birthday. One of the waitresses ca... More..
Business > Sales Easy ways to turn your passion into sales: 3 of 35
The first time I walked past the gas pumps in front of Mr. Garbaden's service station to the little library that his wife ran out of a couple of rooms in their house, I never imagined that someday I would make my living selling books. One thing I did know-I loved books. My passion for books grew as I grew. I read several book... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How to prepare if you are falsely reported for abuse or neglect: 1 of 9
October 4, 2004. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. For me, September 11, 2001 fades in comparison because October 4, 2004 was the day Child Protective Services (CPS) of Montgomery County, New York took my daughter away from me based on anonymous and false allegations. I finally got her back, but she would neve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas humor: 7 of 55
Haunted by Christmas Sometimes I sympathize with Ebenezer, especially on Christmas morn, sitting among the ghosts of Christmas presents: bows, boxes and wrapping paper torn. Forcing my eyes to open, feeling very, very tired, facing again those dreaded apparitions: "Batteries not included;" "Some assembly required." More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on real life heroes: 24 of 171
She was pregnant for eleven years and three months. Not all at one time, of course. She had sixteen children as the result of fifteen pregnancies-there was one set of twins. They all had the same father. Two died at birth, leaving fourteen surviving children. She never fought in a war, ran into a burning building to rescue... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) How to rate the condition of a used book: 1 of 6
If you are buying, selling or collecting books, condition is everything. A book in poor condition just isn't worth bothering with unless it is very rare, or unless you simply want to read it. A battered first edition of Gone With The Wind without it's dust jacket is worthless. On the other hand, if you ever find a Gutenberg B... More..