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Category Archives: Real life
Merry Christmas, Again!
It’s that dismal time of the year again that is always brightened by the modern revitalization of the Pagan holidays by celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. These festive holiday splashes help fight the psychological effects of the cold, snow and … Continue reading
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Welcome to Jurassic Park!
We all know the story . . . rich man buys an island, re-creates dinosaurs to open the world’s most fantastic zoo, dinosaurs escape, eat rich man. Such may be the case with the Ebola virus. This deadly little critter, … Continue reading
Posted in Real life, Ripped from the headlines, Science
Tagged Dr. Ellie Sadler, Dr. Grant, Richard Attenboro, T-Rex, vertebrate paleontology
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Can We Conversate?
As the lead instructor of a federally-funded program many years ago, my manager walked into the office, looked at my desk and exclaimed, “You know, a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind!” I looked at him and … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy Fun, It's part of the language!, Real life
Tagged collegiate, English, Harvard, Joan Rivers, Part of the Language, speech
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Nike!!!
Most sports-minded folks know the story of the Greek runner Pheidippides. After the Athenians defeated the Persians at the Greek city of Marathon, he’s the gent who ran back to Athens to tell of the victory. When he arrived, he … Continue reading
To Thine Own Self Be True!
Magic Johnson and I have one thing in common– neither of us is going to a Los Angeles Clippers game any time soon. Los Angeles Clippers owner, for now, Donald Sterling and I also appear to share something– neither of … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity and Fame, It's part of the language!, Law and our society!, Real life, Ripped from the headlines, Television
Tagged basketball, bigotry, ESPN, NBA, protest, sports news
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Eugenics! It’s Not Just For Breakfast Anymore!
The term eugenics conjures visions of evil in today’s world. Literally meaning “good birth” from the Greek words eu (good) and genos (birth), eugenics is study of improving the human race, particularly through selective breeding. Images of the atrocities committed … Continue reading
Posted in It's part of the language!, Law and our society!, Politics, Real life, Science
Tagged biology, DNA, evil, genes, rascism, Third Reich
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The Sum Of All Fears . . .
You looked relieved when the doctor handed me your 8 pound daughter. Her small pink, blood-smeared body wiggled and squirmed as I headed out the door to the nurse who would weigh her, measure her and pinch her skin. I … Continue reading
The Eyes Have It!
Thank God for college surveys and studies! Without them, life is not worth living! Harvard is the leader of such copious investigations and once such work is released, well, the world is a much better place. The Harvard School of … Continue reading
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Tagged ads, CBS, food, movies, Saturday morning, sugar
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I’m Sorry! That’s What I Meant to Say!
She was very pleasant on the phone! Her smile and courtesy reflected in her voice as she sweetly explained the whole procedure to a customer. Then young receptionist said, “You’re quite welcome!” in response to an obvious hearty “thank you” … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy Fun, It's part of the language!, Law and our society!, Real life
Tagged communication, human relations, psychology, sigmund freud, talk
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