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Diversity

Which Generation Are You?

Generation: A group of individuals born and living roughly at the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences, values and life stages.  Life stages are infancy, adolescence, young adulthood, middle aged and senior citizens. The notion of generations really became a subject of study around the turn of the 20th century.  The very first generation […]

Government

The First Branch of Government is…

Congress is the first branch of government… Or so it used to be… The Constitution clearly defines the three branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial.  Articles I, II, and III. Congress makes the laws, executive enforces the laws and judicial interprets and explains the laws. And though there is no specific mention of checks […]

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The Diplomat

Anyone think The Diplomat on Netflix is an NC-17 reincarnation of Madam Secretary? You see it… I know you see it… Kate and Hal Wyler are career diplomats. Kate is now US ambassador to the United Kingdom and her husband is a retired – sorta – ambassador who has a lot to say… Story: This […]

Consumer

Shirley Temple 7UP

6oz Ginger Ale 1oz Grenadine 1 Maraschino cherry The original recipe for a Shirley Temple. The very first mocktail… But did you know there is a name for an alcoholic Shirley Temple?  If you add 2 ounces of vodka it becomes… a Dirty Shirley! The lore is that a bartender at Chasen’s restaurant in Beverly […]

Diversity

Finding Religion

Don’t worry. I already found it. It’s not in the practice of religion, it’s in the study… Let me go on… A year ago, my cousin asked me, “What do you think of going to church?” My answer was, “I think going to church is great for some people… I”m not one of those people, […]


 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Biographical Drama

Behind the Candelabra

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Our Review 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Consumer

Wickles Pickles

I’m a condiment junkie. If I could shoot mustard into my veins, I would do it. So, I’m always on the lookout for new, interesting condiments… any kind of condiments… in any combination of flavors. I like to ...
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Music & Musicals

Step Up Revolution

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Our Review 3.5 / 5 - Good
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Consumer

Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger

I remember the first time I ever had Wendy’s… It was the late 70’s and we were visiting a close family friend who had recently moved to Columbus, Ohio. For those of you who don’t know, Wendy’s corporation is headq...
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Sports

Tennis 2013

I’ve decided it makes more sense for me to combine my thoughts about Wimbledon and the U.S. Open into one post since my total viewing for both might equal one match in total time… Wimbledon men’s singles: I called it ...
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Biographical Drama

The Butler

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Our Review 3 / 5 - Above Average
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