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FRED FIRST: Spaces: Inner, Outer & Other

I exist even still in a “liminal space” (which could be a whole other post—with a partial definition below from WikiWand). I live having survived the challenges of the past...

ANDY PITZER: Paraphrasing GPT

When I come to think about it, probably the one thing I’m most proud of...

BOB BROWN: IF YOU LOVE YOUR BRAIN, TAKE CARE 0F IT, PART THREE

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part THREE, our final section. These...

SERWAN ZANGANA: It’s time for positive change in Roanoke City, vote James Creasy for Sheriff

An enthusiastic and experienced law enforcement officer, a veteran deputy, is eager to bring changes...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Antisemite Zohran Mamdani Will Be An Economic Disaster For New York City – Part II

In my opinion, Mamdani’s charisma, savvy, and eloquence are highly overrated compared to his bona...

Slippery Slope of Winter ~ Part Two

As you may recall, when the first part of this tale ended, the author lay sprawled spread-eagle on the icy brink of disaster.  A...

The Confusing Call – By George Anderson

I got permission from my daughter, Paige, to tell you the story I am about to tell. It is a confusing call.  Paige, my...

Lucky Is as Lucky Does

I am frequently asked how I came to be nick-named "Lucky." It all began on the fashionable Lower East Side, when my Mom, an original...

Curious Coincidences

Have you ever felt like the heavens have conspired against you?  I have, and I’m not too happy about it.  Let me provide you...

Recipe of the Week: Camp-Style BBQ Garlic Shrimp

As the snow melts my excitement grows  . . . What a wonderful thing to see – those first signs of Spring.  A few...

Why Did God Create Babies? Kids Talk About God – By Carey Kinsolving

"God created babies to entertain people," says Jacob, age unknown. "They entertain by looking cute and talking baby talk. For some reason, people...