In 1948, Communism and Socialism were on the rise in various parts of the world, and Americans were concerned about the spread of such political philosophies to our own shores.  The following cartoon, shown as a short subject in movie theaters at that time, exemplifies values still held by the majority of Americans.  Can you imagine any [...]

Compiling a Christmas wish list to give my husband is somewhat of a chore.  As any such list involves music and gift ideas for our precious pup, the hubby demands the exact name of products and exactly where he can purchase them.  When a friend told me about ShopWiki.com, I thought I’d hit pay dirt.  By [...]

Some sage once said, “There’s a sucker born every minute.”  Be sure you’re not one of them, when trawling the Internet in search of gainful employment!

Among the ever-widening sea of job hopefuls, Internet job searches have increased by 7% in a two-year period (73% in 2007 versus 66% in 2005 as per The Conference Board).  [...]

The decision to place a wedding band on your finger is a very personal choice.  Although the wedding band is a universal symbol, the meaning behind that symbol varies from individual to individual and from couple to couple.  Down through the ages, wedding rings have been symbols of commitment and undying love.  Worn on the third [...]

“Listen, my children, and you will hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.”
 
No doubt you have heard or read the opening lines of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem concerning one of our most colorful heroes of the Revolutionary War.  Equally high is the probability that you are not familiar with the entire story of Paul [...]

We grew up in a neighborhood in South Philadelphia, bounded by Snyder Avenue to the north and the Philadelphia Navy Yard to the south and from Broad Street east to 7th Street.  It was an ethnically mixed neighborhood.  I lived in the 2400 block of Hutchinson Street, and he lived in the 2300 block.  As [...]

Oddly enough, just shortly before I read Thomas Petruzzelli Sr.’s article, “The Fear Factor,” I recalled a dream that I had had many years ago.  I thought of sharing it here, in the hope that it might help someone, but it seemed so personal that I hesitated.  Tom Sr’s. article was a sign that I [...]

The title of this article is also that of a Gold hit record by Elvis Presley, and within its content may lie a message for all so-called law abiding citizens!

Most Hollywood films about life behind bars have been far removed from Elvis’ phantasmagorical version of round-the-clock music and wardens partying with the inmates.  Movies like [...]

Recently, I had received e-mail about the passing of an American hero.  As I had never heard his name before, and as his story was so remarkable, I decided to conduct a little research as to the story’s veracity.  In so doing, I discovered an unsung hero whose gallant exploits simply must be shared.
 
I’ll begin [...]

Why do we keep tripping over the same rug, knocking our knee on the same bedpost, or forgetting to swab the lint out of the dryer trap?  Are we all incompetent imbeciles?  Of course we aren’t.  We view these things are little minor annoyances to be endured until we …

Take a bad tumble
Have to ice [...]

Most people pursue some type of normal, enjoyable hobby, such as collecting coins, stamps, knick-knacks, stuffed animals, books, or music.  Others take hobbies to a new level, literally.  We are all acquainted with someone into whose home angels fear to tread.  In these domiciles, one cannot see the carpet or the coffee table for the piles of [...]