There are a few celebrities whose lives and deaths touched us in ways that we can't always put into words. Year after year, as the anniversaries of their passings come around, we take a moment to pause, reflect and mourn the loss of such lives. John Lennon was mourned once again last month on the 30th anniversary of his death -- a day always recalled by radio and the media. Hearing such … [Read more...]
A woman’s place is in the home office
Women at the turn of the century had won the vote, and then in the mid-1940s World War II was over and the nation was victorious. Slowly but surely, women began to spread their wings, enjoying newfound confidence as they entered the workplace. Possibilities for a better life were everywhere. While the stigma of the "little woman" homemaker remained embedded in the hearts and minds of some … [Read more...]
Facebook and Twitter and iPhones, oh my!
In this age of constant electronic communication, we are in danger of something being lost. Our human connections! Take a quick look in the window at Starbucks: How many coffee drinkers are working on their computers or talking on cell phones, shut off from everyone else in the cafe. We're increasingly expressing our feelings via text, email and social networks. Maybe with an emoticon for … [Read more...]
Out of the past: road rage
Ever wondered why bad drivers get you so worked up? Ever consider that you're not really mad, but scared? Afraid that someone's careless driving could injure you, even take your life? We all go from zero to 100 in a split second when we feel our lives are endangered on the road. It's understandable that drivers react to this needless peril in a dramatic fashion -- but where does all that … [Read more...]