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The internet made its way into almost everyone’s home, making personal privacy obsolete for the majority of people especially those of limited computer literacy, and financial means. Yet, the chorus sung

When I was young and for a very long time, I thought I could make a difference in this world, and I am sure I did but not to the extent that my young idealism thought possible. I discovered for the most

As I struggle with understanding of why I have such a strong attachment to Ireland, such a small island in the Northern Atlantic, but one with a deep, long, rich ancient history and culture, I am inclined

The first families to come to the coast moved into a relatively, sparely populated area, with low property taxes. These hard working Americans, like most people, invested in their homes with their blood

The Federal Constitution almost did not get ratified because the American People feared losing their hard won, governmental, state recognition of their Inalienable or Natural Rights. These are the rights

The talk, presently, is intense about the transition into a new economic system that will more than likely wipe out the wealth of the middle class. For those getting closer to retirement age, will they

 The charm of Jane Austin’s writing is partly how polite her characters interact with each other, in contrast to many Hollywood scriptwriters today who seem to prefer their characters’ interactions be

When I was in graduate school, a professor made a statement that forever changed how I looked at people. It was an abnormal psychology course that I had to take for course requirements. After several classes

I suppose the young would think I am old and yet, I am not, at least not quite old. My long time friend is old. She is ninety three. She is an artist and an educator who has developed macular degeneration,

Shockingly, I heard a Hollywood celebrity, who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, say she would never retire as she didn’t see any pleasure of just going to the golf course everyday. Having had

Freedom was called out loudly by the Scottish leaders to the Pope, who had recognized the King of England as having rulership over the Scottish people and their land. So in standing up for themselves,

It was when I saw my great, great, great, great grandfather’s tombstone, way before many detail records of average folks were kept in Newfoundland , that I got some answers that I was looking for. His

As wonderful as life can be sometimes it can also be unbearable, like when you lose your spouse to death. It is not easy being a widower, so many deep wounds and suffering, many which may never reach the

I am grateful when people ask questions; for is that not the basis for finding truth, and sharpening one’s critical thinking skills? Yet, many people don’t like questions. They can become uncomfortable

Over the decades, I have listened to people speak of their feelings, hurts, and frustrations through their own eyes, needs and experiences, hardly ever, if ever, broadening their view of how their views,

We are all responsible for our own decisions and actions, and most of us are in favor of living in a peaceful, prosperous, happy and healthy community. I would imagine, therefore, that most of us would

I was reading about the ancient Egyptian god Thoth. It seems, according to his wisdom, the purpose of humans on earth is to transmute darkness into light, or evil into good. Considering all the evil in

Although a yes or no answer could be a response to the question, it would be a meaningless one without first defining what one should be proud of. We could agree that honoring and obeying all of the Ten

I don’t know if it is the most devastating event to have a medical doctor catch you unawares, at a time when you are feeling strong, healthy, happy and energized, with the words, “you have cancer, and

Everyone knows that without one’s body in good working condition, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to function in life’s daily activities, let alone control one’s own life’s direction and desires. Yet,