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10 must-see documentary films

I love watching well done documentaries! I really don't care what the subject matter is--if it's informative and interestingly produced, odds are I will...

There’s nothing like an Easter egg hunt

I worked for the city of El Segundo's Recreation Department for almost 30 years. During that span one of my yearly responsibilities included organizing,...

The grass is always greener

One of my favorite old sayings is “the grass is always greener on the other side.” Basically, things appear rosier and finer from afar....

Looking at the guy in the glass

I'll begin with this thought-provoking poem penned in 1934 by Peter Dale Wimbrow, Sr. This poignant work is also often referred to as “The...

US Army Lifeguard–Vietnam, 1969 (Part Three)

This was unbelievable! He had transformed from Lieutenant Wicker, annoying lifer, into a Little Leaguer shaking hands with Mickey Mantle. He wanted to be...

US Army Lifeguard–Vietnam, 1969 (Part Two)

US Army Lifeguard--Vietnam, 1969 (Part Two) “Catch you deadbeats later—gotta go.” I began with a brisk walk that turned into a slow jog back to the...

US Army Lifeguard–Vietnam, 1969

Part one of three During the years many people have asked me how I landed the finest possible duty assignment while serving in the...

Finally, I’m old…

What a relief! For the past 15 years I’ve depended on rationalizations, glitzy generalities, catchy phrases and outright denial to avoid the sting of...

Bully is just another word for coward

Even in junior high school, I never quite understood the psyche of bullies. Bullying simply made no sense to me. If you were a...

Are you offended…again?

I am beyond sick and tired of watching the nightly news and listening to another peevish whiner who is outraged and offended by a...