Best known for his iconic television portrayal of the lollipop-loving detective Theo Kojak, the late great Greek-born actor Telly Savalas had a true ghostly experience while driving home to Long Island at 3 a.m. on a summer morning in 1954, when it’s over. of gas and decided to walk to a nearby highway where he knew there would still be […]
When will you be happy? Do you think it will happen when you finish school, get a better job, earn more money, get married, buy a new car or house, have children, take a vacation, or retire? If you do, you will be very disappointed. The world leads us to believe that we will be happy when we get something […]
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was a # one 1988 American pop hit for singer Bobby McFerrin, winning the Grammy for Best Song of the Year. (Despite internet references to the contrary, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is NOT a song by the great reggae Bob Marley). The song is unusual in that no musical instruments are used in the recording: McFerrin […]
To kick off the new year, YouTube star Logan Paul released a video showing the dead body of a suicide victim. This video sparked a lot of feelings, including a recurring storyline, The Encouragement to Suicide in Modern Entertainment. Some parents believe that modern media extol suicide. From 13 Reasons Why to The Game of Thrones, almost every TV show […]
We live in a pretty busy time, and one of the hardest things to do is spend quality time together. While it’s easy to turn this into a discussion about social constructs and the lack of communication between individuals, it’s also a time to think about one of the great by-products of our busy world: “date nights” and late night […]
If you’ve been shopping for a stunning diamond or engagement ring, you’ve surely noticed the prices that diamonds bring in with VVS2 + clarity and DG colors. We all fantasize about flaunting a rock with these characteristics, and we also believe that they are out of our reach. Is not true. While a traditional diamond with these qualities can be […]
My regular readers know that I grew up in the ’70s and we didn’t have game-boys or DSs, let alone iPhones, Wii, or X-Box gaming systems. We played outside and did our best to play for “five more minutes” when Mom called us for dinner. We must ask ourselves, in today’s society, do video games make children fat? Let’s explore […]
Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. For hundreds of years, they have been even more than that. We have long taken advantage of the keen senses of smell, the willingness to work for us, and the loyalty of dogs to help us when we get lost. Dogs love to work and are willing to do it for […]
When I started boxing, I had a textbook on fan posture and style; hands up, left hand about six inches from chin, fairly upright stance, and active defense with a focus on “cover and counter” pace. It wasn’t long before my coach took me aside and told me this wasn’t going to work. It made me bring my hands to […]
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