A well-known line in Dickens’ Oliver Twist is the query made by the young orphan, Oliver of the head of the orphanage. Oliver eats his porridge for the day and dares to ask for more. “Please sir, I want some more —-” “You want WHAT?” The fact that Oliver dared… Read More
Have you ever had the experience of regret at having said something that was really ridiculous, insensitive or even plain wrong? Or – if you are a writer – have you ever had the following experience? You’ve written something that got published, and happened to read it again (if you… Read More
Did you ever read something really quickly? Maybe it was an article or a blog post. Did you take a double take, thinking “Whoa!?” Did you read it again and realize how it really resonates with you and makes a lot of sense? Did you feel as if the author… Read More
Today, April 8, 2013, is Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today is the day that commemorates the murder of millions of people during the Holocaust. Between 1938 through 1945. 6 million Jews were murdered and millions of other groups such as gypsies, Poles etc. This was a horrific time… Read More
Recently I submitted an article to a charming, cool, witty, and inspirational website. Said website is one that I have been dying to get accepted to for the past umpteen (about 4 to be exact) years. I have written countless articles on varied topics,and sent them in to a friend… Read More
