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One of the more regrettable moments in my life occurred when I was only twelve years old. As a sixth grader, I found myself trapped in that nether world--still a proud member of the He-Man’s Woman Haters Club, yet suddenly aware that the opposite sex offered an attraction far more alluring than being an easy target for the weekly dodge ball game. One day after school my friend Louie had a...

Like most parents, when my children were young I was probably guilty of telling my kids to do what I say rather than to do what I do. That being said,I would like to think that by word and action, I gave my children a pretty good idea about right and wrong and a positive philosophy to live their lives. On the other hand, it may just have been dumb luck that I was blessed with three wonderful...

I must say the music of today is a decided improvement from the 90's which was God-awful. The fusion of country and rock and roll has opened up a new category that I find appealing. That being said, I can't say that I am a big fan of today's music. I am a product of the 60's and at the risk of sounding like an old curmudgeon, the 60's was without question the definitive decade of Rock and Roll....

Pat PacielloOnce again many people in our country are cowering in fear of a health problem that has affected very few Americans. It seems every year, the media, politicians, and health officials have the population poised for extinction. This year the health crisis is the Swine Flu. Last year we didn't have enough medicine to vaccinate people against pneumonia. Prior to that, the Bird Flu struck...

Unfortunately most major holidays are no longer celebrated or honored for the reasons that made them national days of observance. Memorial Day is a classic example of embracing the opportunity for a long weekend, yet giving little thought to the true meaning of the day. As Americans our respect for Memorial Day seems to be in direct proportion to the fear and anxiety that we are feeling at a...

As Americans, it is only natural for us to root for the underdog. We rooted for David to beat Goliath, anybody to beat the Yankees, Appalachian State to stun Michigan University. We identify with the little guy, the common man, the person from humble origins who defies all odds and becomes a success. We are also a fickle people. When it looks like the little guy is getting to much publicity, or...

When I was a kid somehow the school year lasted for an eternity. No way was I imprisoned in school for only ten months. I'm sure my teachers and parents conspired to trick me into thinking that the school year was only ten months, when in reality, it was at least twenty-four months. Since my math skills have always been suspect, this deception was easily orchestrated. The good news for me was...

Pat PacielloI don't have a list of favorite celebrities. What I do value is my favorite actors like Al Pacino, Paul Newman, Harrison Ford, and Sean Connery. My favorite music makers which include the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Harry Chapin and Led Zeppelin. And in the sports world - my boyhood idol Willy Mays. The thread that binds these people together is that they all have an amazing amount...

Many people are missing the point when it comes to the Heath Care Debate. The Health Care Bill is...

The invention of the wheel and the discovery of fire pale in comparison to the birth of...