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There is a phenomenon with human beings, human behavior if you will, that has always intrigued me. It is a near universal willingness to come to the aid of others, very often strangers, who have been in accidents or are in the midst of some kind of disaster. How often do we read about complete strangers putting their own life in jeopardy to rescue others. Someone will rush into a burning...

I know what it’s like to be bullied. Before I grew into my body I remember what it was like to be shamed and humiliated; to feel alone and powerless; to feel afraid to go to school every day, knowing I might be pushed down or punched or verbally berated. It’s not a good feeling. In fact, it was awful. I felt lonely, depressed and powerless to stop it. Until I was...

Milwaukee’s Irish Fest, which just wrapped up a couple of days ago, is known around the world as a spectacular gathering place and music festival on the shores of Lake Michigan. I just spent a day there and did the full-on experience. I petted an Irish Wolfhound and an Irish Setter, bought a book from a Northern Irish author, Patricia Falvey, bought a lovely silver ring with a woven Irish...

Well, It has finally happened. I have become unbalanced. Some folks that know me (or think they do) may say that has been true for some time. But now I practice an unbalanced life and it's not a bad thing. In fact; it is not a bad thing at all. Let me explain. I really have not gone off the deep end but have been practicing the 80/20 rule. Simply put, the 80/20 rule states that the relationship...

As some of you know I am a journalist-turned-author. I am currently working on my third book and would really like your help. The book is called "Don't Ask and I Won't Have to Lie." The survey consists of 10 questions to get your responses to what EXTREMES you would go to to protect your girlfriend's feelings or to keep her from harm. You don't have to give your name but if you let me know...