: About Me

My name is Frank L. Parker and I'm from New York City - Born in Brooklyn, raised in Manhattan, and I now live in Sunnyside, Queens. I lived in Japan for 5 years and although I speak Japanese, I use this language skill mostly at karaoke bars.

I worked in the TV industry for 12 years and am now a legal researcher. I love to write, and have recently written and directed an off-Broadway play, which was performed by a cast of 16 at a small theater in Times Square.

My passion is ...

Writing, acting, and directing.

My childhood ambition ...

That was a long time ago, and I have far too many dead brain cells to recall.

My favorite memory ...

I have lots. Where do I start?

Why I write ...

It's a natural extension of my own thoughts and feelings.

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

Reading some awesome articles on Helium, and at this moment listening to Poker Face by Lady GaGa on Z100.

My best moment ...

Again, lots... But recently, getting my play on stage. First time as writer and director.

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Groundhog Day: A Pennsylvania tradition

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The dawn rises over Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania as 40,000 shivering people wearing heavy coats, gloves, and earmuffs stand amid locals, tourists, and politicians, all braving the cold February weather in eager anticipation of the annual weather prediction of America's second most famous rodent, Punxsutawney Phil. Mickey Mouse is the most famous, as any rodentologist will tell you, however Punxsutawney Phil is no animated character, he is a genuine rodent of the species "marmota monax" aka "woodchuck" aka "groundhog." How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Doesn't matter. The driving questio...

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