Are You Out There

this is my obesity story. Hey, the United States is the greatest country in the world. Where else can somebody like me become number one? I mean, I had to work at it, mind you. It’s hard work eating nothing but fried food, greasy burgers, sugar drinks, oil-covered vegetables, and…

and my stay at camp no-mo-phone My name is Ann, and I’m a “Nomophobic”. Yeah, I’m a little ashamed, I’m a little embarrassed. But I’m not alone. Just because I can’t get off my cellphone, does that make me a bad person? How did you feel the last time you…

The solution to our divisive, corrosive culture wars exists and our ability to find this will determine our future. We have forgotten one main tenet of democracy — public discourse. — In recent years, the political discourse in America has become increasingly polarizing and divisive. This polarization has contributed to a democratic system that is broken and dysfunctional. But, there is hope yet!

Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate — A recent Consumer Reports article shows that many of the highest-end and organic dark chocolates that were tested have dangerously high levels of lead and cadmium in them. Dark chocolate is supposed to have health benefits, but there is a hidden danger lurking in many popular brands. I love my…

There comes a time when even the closest people move away from each other. — There comes a time when even the closest people move away from each other. A wall rises between them that they ignore. They pretend to be blind and try to play roles. She turns her back on him as he enters the room. He pretends to be asleep when she…

They had some of the best jingles, and in some cases, jingles that were so catchy, once they’d get in your head, you’d find yourself humming along. — The 70s had some pretty memorable television shows; some of them are still in syndication and clips can be found on YouTube. The same can be said about their theme songs. …

Wanting what we don’t have — Many of you may be familiar with a popular song from 1970 called “Big Yellow Taxi.” It was composed and originally recorded by Joni Mitchell. That you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone? They paved paradise and put up a parking lot. This piece of writing is…

The 70s had its own look, its own sound, and its own image. — Historians and the media are pleased when they can nail down the significance of a period with evocative labels — the inter-war years or the Roaring 20’s; these designators remind us of salient characteristics. The 60s was a decade of turbulence. At the start of the decade was the assassination…

They are worth their weight in gold — If you are a writer or poet with published books for sale, you know how important good book reviews can be. If someone is searching a site such as Amazon looking for a new book to read or a new author to follow, a few good book reviews can make…