Category Archives: Pop Culture

Being Manipulated by the Warm and Fuzzy

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Administrator

So I’m wondering when we come full circle with blood sport, such as Christians versus lions, becoming public entertainment. Pitting two highly trained entities, be they gladiators, lions or kick boxers, against each other for our amusement is one thing, … Continue reading →

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Finishing Off Some Familiar Slogans

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Administrator

As a member of the jingle generation, I have all kinds of stuff cluttering my mind. Blame it on TV commercials. For example, I know that Crest has been shown to be an effective decay preventive dentifrice that can be … Continue reading →

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It’s an Awesome—and Extreme—World

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Administrator

SkillUnlimited defies quantification. It is unlimited and measureless, setting no limits and eschewing hyperbole. Deleting the space between the two words was no accident. As for the Skill part, that’s in the limited mind of the beholder. I’m here to … Continue reading →

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Escape to the Planet of the A.P.E.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Administrator

When you’re an old guy like me, the world becomes increasingly foreign as technology and changing lifestyles skew what I used to regard as normalcy. For example, the word “normalcy” itself is a made-up word, compliments of Warren G. Harding … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on the Blogging Trail

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Administrator

One of the things I do as a copywriter is write blogs for other people or, more specifically, for business/commercial websites. Blogs are a good way to keep a website current, as well as bringing readers back, because very little … Continue reading →

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What’s So Unpatriotic about Compromise?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Administrator

May God bless generous and patriotic billionaires. Warren Buffett’s call to his fellow filthy rich to pay their fair share of taxes for their country’s sake is closer to the message of what the real Tea Party—the one in Boston … Continue reading →

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Bombarded by the News We Deserve

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Administrator

Sometimes you just have to wonder. Every time another comely young lady, preferably blonde, is reported missing—remains most likely to be found at some unforeseen date— the first thing I feel is bad for the family. Then I wonder how … Continue reading →

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