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Aging, General
1 record found

A Word about Modernity
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments February 7, 2010)
I remember living without TV…
Topics:
Change
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Media
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Popular Culture
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Science & Technology
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Trends
Arts & Entertainment
5 records found

On the Street Where We Lived
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons October 19, 2019)
Celebrating Sesame Street's 50th birthday…
Topics:
Grandchildren
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History
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Learning
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Media
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Memories
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News
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Television

Remembering the Queen of Soul
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons August 18, 2018)
A tribute to Aretha Franklin…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Media
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Music
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News
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Popular Culture
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Tribute, Testimony

A Spotlight on Spotlight
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons March 5, 2016)
Why the Boston Globe priest scandal deserved an Oscar…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Media
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Movies
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Religion
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Scandal

Billy O'Reilly?
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments November 6, 2011)
Today when I hear someone call me Danny, its usually an old timer.…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Books
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Media
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Television

Goddess Worship
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 29, 2008)
Oprah's popularity has become a religion…
Topics:
Media
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Religion
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Television
Communication
1 record found

Sham or Subtle
by Dan Seagren

(Senior Moments October 28, 2018)
Judging what we hear or read…
Topics:
Communication
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Media
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Writing
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
3 records found

The Case for Christ Movie
by Rusty Wright

(Faith April 6, 2017)
An atheist wrestles with the evidence…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Bible
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Faith
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Jesus
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Media
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Movies
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Religion

The Shack Movie Review
by Rusty Wright

(Arts & Entertainment March 3, 2017)
God and your tragedy…
Topics:
Dying and Death
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Faith
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Family
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God
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Grace
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Media
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Movies
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Relationships
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Tragedy

My Favorite Songs of Hope and Humor
by James N. Watkins

(Arts & Entertainment January 12, 2016)
A collection of videos and links to related blog posts…
Topics:
Faith
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Hopes & Dreams
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Humor
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Inspiration
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Media
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Movies
General
1 record found

A Kind Word About Libraries
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments April 13, 2008)
According to a study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 53% of U.S. adults visited a library in 2007…
Topics:
Books
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Leisure
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Media
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Trends
Government & Politics
2 records found

The Last Candidate Standing
by James N. Watkins

(My World September 1, 2019)
Are you already tired of teh 2020 election?…
Topics:
Current Events, News
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Government
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Media
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News
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Politics
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Social Issues

Driven Apart or Drawn Together?
by Stu Johnson

(My World November 21, 2018)
Reflections on the state of the nation at the mid-term elections…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Civility
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Demographics
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Diversity & Pluralism
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Faith
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Government
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History
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Media
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Politics
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Social Media
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Technology
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Trends
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Trust
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Voting & Elections
Health & Wellness
2 records found

Feeding Our Nightmares
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 16, 2019)
The dangerous diet of late night news…
Topics:
Media
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News
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Politics
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Scandal
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Stress
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Wellness

Happy Marketing
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments September 24, 2006)
Now, we all know that seniors take a lot of drugs, probably more than is necessary. Yet we often beg the doctor to let us try a new drug cleverly hyped in the media.…
Topics:
Advertising
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Cost of Living
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Health Care
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Media
History
3 records found

Checking Out the Green Book
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons January 26, 2019)
The book that inspired a movie (eighty years later)…
Topics:
History
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Media
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Minorities
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Movies
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Relationships
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Social Issues
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Social Movements

The Forgotten Sunday
by Stu Johnson

(Arts & Entertainment January 15, 2018)
Without it Dunkirk would have been a disaster, not a miracle…
Topics:
God
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Government
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History
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Media
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Movies
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Prayer
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War

In Praise of Mayberry Days
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 17, 2008)
Pining for what Andy Griffith took for granted…
Topics:
Change
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Media
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Memories
Media
10 records found

A Shepherd in Sneakers
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 23, 2019)
Celebrating Fred Rogers
Topics:
Comfort & Consolation
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Communication
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Compassion
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Education
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History
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Inspiration
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Media
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Television
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Tribute, Testimony

A Beautiful Day Movie
by Rusty Wright

(Arts & Entertainment November 15, 2019)
Want him as your neighbor?…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Comfort & Consolation
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Coping
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Education
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History
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Media
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Movies
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Wisdom

A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons March 11, 2018)
Looking back to where it all began…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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History
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Media
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Television
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Tribute, Testimony

KICY: A Dream come true
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 18, 2010)
They're celebrating in Nome this weekend!
Topics:
History
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Media

Where Have All the Newsmen Gone?
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons July 26, 2009)
A tribute to a trio of beloved broadcasters…
Topics:
Media
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Tribute, Testimony
There are 5 more items for this category and the Media topic...See the whole list
News & Current Events
14 records found

Bert and Ernie are Not Gay!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons September 22, 2018)
Attempting to make sense of a senseless claim…
Topics:
Media
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News
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Relationships
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Television

When the Newsman Becomes News
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons December 3, 2017)
Lamenting yet another fallen hero…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Media
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News
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Relationships

An Earthquake in La La Land
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons November 19, 2017)
Examining what's been exposed in the rubble…
Topics:
Abuse and Addiction
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Character, Integrity
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Media
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News
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Popular Culture
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Relationships
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Scandal
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Social Issues
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Values

Innocent Until Proven Guilty
by James N. Watkins

(My World November 17, 2017)
A call for perspective as accusations begin to fly…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Media
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News
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Relationships
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Social Issues

Another Hurricane Named Harvey
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

(Rhymes & Reasons October 15, 2017)
Praying for a good outcome for a bad situation…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Media
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News
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Popular Culture
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Relationships
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Scandal
There are 9 more items for this category and the Media topic...See the whole list
Retirement
1 record found

Taking Your Cues from Betty
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 16, 2010)
Let a Golden Girl named White color your picture of retirement…
Topics:
Achievements
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Media
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Optimal Aging
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Popular Culture
Sports & Recreation
4 records found

Zip Risk?
by Stu Johnson

(Travel December 4, 2015)
Seeking an adventure? Zip-lining may be attractive (not just for the young), but how should you interpret reports of the risk?…
Topics:
Leisure
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Lifestyle, General
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Media
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Sports
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Statistics
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Travel

The Lion King and a Tiger's Tale
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 11, 2010)
Thinking about the new Nike ad with Tiger Woods' dad…
Topics:
Ethics & Morality
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Media
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Sports

Tiger Ain't Out of the Woods Yet
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 13, 2009)
The penalty strokes are more than he expected…
Topics:
Ethics & Morality
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Media
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Scandal
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Sports

Reality TV: Global Edition
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 20, 2008)
The world will be watching the Olympics…
Topics:
Media
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Sports
Technology
1 record found

Seniors Online
by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments March 1, 2009)
Our niece lamented that their big city daily newspaper is now delivered only three days a weekhellip;
Topics:
Change
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Computers (and other Digital devices)
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Media
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Statistics
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Trends