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Middle-aged, married, retired male living in northeast US. Favorite hobbies are composing and playing music, writing poetry, lyrics, short stories, articles and other items of interest.

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Does a lack of a religious foundation diminish ethics?: 1 of 33
Today, it seems we are seeing more and more diminished ethics in our society, at least in my opinion. Without the concept of a supreme or divine power in control and interested in our behavior, human beings might not always make prudent choices with regard to ethics or human decency. No "Maker", no consequence?-What if there ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer The best way to pray: 3 of 89
Prayer is freely available to everyone. There is no per-minute or per-month fees. Prayer is that private, personal place where we all get to open up our secrets, our fears, our hopes, our very souls to the Ultimate Powers of the Universe; to God, our Creator, Provider and Sustainer of all things.Prayer is one of the easiest t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History What was the Boston Tea Party?: 3 of 49
On December 16, 1773, not two years before the full scale American Revolution, a band of Colonists, members of the secret Patriot organization termed the "Sons of Liberty", disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians, then boarded ships loaded with East India Company tea, and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.The Boston ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Do the Gloucester, Massachusetts, school officials share any blame for the 17 teen girls who allegedly made a "pregnancy pact"?: 1 of 15
Many will perhaps put blame on the adults, the school officials who are allegedly responsible for teaching our children about everything from the traditional ABC's to the difference between right and wrong and how to make wise choices for life. But is it really their responsibility to set children's foundations about such thi... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for finding a wood stud in a wall: 1 of 15
Finding a wood stud in a wall is one of those guessing games none of us really needs! All too often, we end up with a series of holes leading nowhere, or, worse yet, "crumbled plaster" (older buildings) and a large hole to repair!Over the years, various tools have come on the market to help with finding wood studs inside wall... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) What is the true target of spirituality: 1 of 12
The true target of spirituality is, in my opinion, to reach the deepest possible understanding of Universal Laws and how all things interact and relate to one another on a Universal level. And, with that understanding, act and behave in accordance to them as much as we possibly can.That may sound like a "mouthful", but here's... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should elected officials be allowed to take trips on corporate jets?: 1 of 9
I'm not sure when or how any of this type of "gratuity" ever began in our political system, but I, for one, believe that NONE of it has any place in our government.I worked for nearly 40 years in Corporate America, and each year I was required to sign a "code of ethics" agreement, stating that I would not accept any gifts or ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to fix a sticky drawer: 1 of 9
Sticky drawers can be very uncomfortable!Oh, my mistake...we're talking about the other kind of drawers here. Sorry.OK, fixing sticky drawers is usually not rocket science, although there can be a number of reasons for drawers to become sticky; consequently, there may be a number of solutions needed to ensure success.That sai... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Understanding the law of attraction: 5 of 33
The "law of attraction" is the same concept or philosophy that has for centuries been called "faith", at least that's the way I see it. "Now faith", Saint Paul wrote, "is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Holy Bible, KJV, Hebrews 11:1).Jesus Christ himself taught the fundamentals of the "la... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) The importance of seeking a balance in positive news to combat the negative: 18 of 113
It is important to maintain balance between negative and positive influences in our lives. And, as I see it, it is far better to accentuate the positive as much as possible! Negativity seems to prevail all around us; everywhere we look, we see it looming large. Sometimes I wonder why it has to be that way; why it has to be th... More..