Insight: Pope Francis

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Baseball Cards and Opening Day

Baseball's Opening Day Will Soon Arrive

Each season, when opening day has almost arrived, I always find myself thinking about bygone spring days spent with elementary school days and family members. Playing the game with them on any field, or in our backyards, remains vivid in my mind.

After a game we would often enjoy buying packs of Topps cards, or simply sifting through our current mountains of cardboard gold.

Here is a special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

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Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was very satisfying. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Meltzer's Musings by Bill Meltzer via HockeyBuzz.com

Jen Groover Her name says it all. Click and you'll know why.

The Sports Critic by Raymond Bureau

Awaken the Magic by Maryellen Brady

Positive Calm by Solvita Bennet

(Over the years I've been honored to write guest posts on various friends' websites. Social media connections, just like all other friendships in life, build trust.)

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The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when.
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Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh: Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters
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I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook

Let's connect on LinkedIn
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Visit my RantSports Author Page,
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or my Yahoo Contributor Page
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At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cited more than 600,000 paid writers as of the end of that year. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
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My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.

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Hockey cards

Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those great days when I first began to love this great game. Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' Legends
Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

The link to Poulin's piece:
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
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My recent feature: State of the Union Address: Commonsense Gun Response Warranted was written in response to an assignment from the Yahoo News editorial team.
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Name-dropper

These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey

Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future HOF'er Skating Above the Ice

Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Kerry Fraser: Former NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls

Not just sports though...

Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story: Interview
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Some Women Are Like Mary, While Others Are Like Eve

Mary and Eve

The modern "Eve" won't tolerate any man talking to her in anything but a subservient tone.

The modern "Mary" balances logic with emotion.

Everyone is equal.

All "open-minded" people claim to believe that. Because I think that's a fact, I have the ability to write about any topic with the same equality of purpose as anyone else, right?

Radical thoughts have existed in every age. "Progressive" thought, or "Conservative" ideas are both ancient forms of expression.

Mary was someone who is believed to have been pure of heart. She was open to serving others and all of humankind.

Eve was the opposite. Let's leave it at so that we don't get off-track.

That segment of the gender who trend towards Mary aren't offended by me stating this truth.

That segment of the gender who trend towards Eve have read every word I've written with emotional condescension at the center of their sexist, arrogant, fully closed minds.

Of course, there are some women who are a mix of Mary and Eve, just as there are men who are a mix of Jesus and Judas.

My point today only needs to be made to those who are Eve, or who struggle with trying to get away from that element within their personalities.

To all who are Eve at this moment: This post wasn't written because one of your kind did something against me recently. The misguided thoughts you were having in that direction is why I wrote this piece. It also isn't a response to every sexist, anti-male piece

of nonsense that has been conveyed by anyone throughout human history.

It's not about someone else, it's about you.

Until you realize how right these digital "Bible verses" are, you will continue to live empty, self-centered lives.
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Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was very satisfying. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

I look forward to becoming friends on Facebook

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Baseball cards
Bygone spring days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

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Hockey cards

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

Name-dropper

These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey

Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future HOF'er Skating Above the Ice

Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Kerry Fraser: Former NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls

Not just sports though...

Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story: Interview
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Professional Wrestling Replay

Grudge Match

Due to the strong response that yesterday's post received, the wrestling feature listed below is reappearing in a return "grudge" match.

I grew up learning to love the "human cartoon" that was and is professional wrestling. Many a fine Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons (once a month on PRISM) were spent partaking in this legendary sport.

Here's a link to very popular offbeat feature that's sure to make you laugh:

Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters
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Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was very satisfying. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

I wanted to post one of my recent online features here for my blog readers to see in preparation for the arrival of the Phillies' opening day on April 1.

The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when.
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Some GREAT links to some fine digital friends:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cites more than 600,000 paid writers. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
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My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

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Hockey cards

Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those great days when I first began to love this great game. Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' LegendsEach of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

Name-dropper

These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey

Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future HOF'er Skating Above the Ice

Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Kerry Fraser: Former NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls

Not just sports though...

Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story: Interview
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview

Friday, March 22, 2013

Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

Keeping the "Old School" theme going..

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was enjoyable. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

A strong thank you to everyone who has been downloading:
Fast Fiction and Other Stuff on Amazon.com. Your response has been heartwarming. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome.
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At the end of 2012, I was ranked among Yahoo.com's Top 100 Contributors. Yahoo cites more than 600,000 paid writers. Click on my Contributor Page to learn more.
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My most recent Examiner Television feature on the mystery surrounding J.R. Ewing's killer.

I've also included a link to my most recent Yahoo entertainment feature article: Dallas and the Legacy of J.R. Ewing.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

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Hockey cards

Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those great days when I first began to love this great game. Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' LegendsEach of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

Name-dropper

These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey

Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future HOF'er Skating Above the Ice

Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Kerry Fraser: Former NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls

Not just sports though...

Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story: Interview
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview

Top 10 Old School Professional Wrestling Characters

Keeping the "Old School" theme going..

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was enjoyable. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hockey cards

Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those great days when I first began to love this great game. Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' LegendsEach of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

Name-dropper

These are some of the high achievers I've had the opportunity to interview...

Allison Baver: US Olympian Facing Every Challenge

Bobby Clarke: Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Talks Hockey

Jaromir Jagr: Current NHL Forward and Future HOF'er Skating Above the Ice

Kevin Turner: Former Philadelphia Eagle Discusses ALS-Concussion Link

Kerry Fraser: Former NHL Referee is Still Making the Right Calls

Vince Papale: Former Philadelphia Eagle/Subject of the Movie "Invincible"
Retired NHL Referee Kerry Fraser is Still Making the Right Calls

Not just sports though...

Fox Television's Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success: Interview
Ellen Wasser-Hrin: Behind the Scenes of the Modeling World: Interview

Samantha Paisley's Great Success Story: Interview
Megan Irminger: Model Management Agency Has Another Rising Star

An Actor's Life: An Interview with Mary Frick

An Artist's Life: An Interview with Adrienne Trafford

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert
The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco: Interview

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies

In preparation for the new baseball season...

(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

I wanted to post one of my recent online features here for my blog readers to see in preparation for the arrival of the Phillies' opening day on April 1.

The Coolest Old School Philadelphia Phillies feature is one that will make mature fans smile and newer fans wish that they were alive way back when.

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Yesterday's Post: Pope Francis Makes Great First Impression

For those who choose not to be in whatever, we must allow them to believe in themselves...because that is who they are at the moment. However, everyone has the potential to be better. Time, effort and relentless persistence can change hearts.

First impressions are always important in life. As a faithful Catholic I have not be deterred during the past decade, or so, as some others have. And that's not because I'm naive.

All large institutions have their problems, because human beings populate them. Hearing those who aren't Catholic offer their expert opinion about the church is something that I take with a grain of salt.

Along those lines: Pope Francis truly appears to be a "Salt of the Earth" type of guy. His record with the poor is impeccable, his humble nature and rejection of the trappings of power is consistent and his election was smart for many reasons.

One of those reasons involves the Cardinal electors wanting to refocus everyone's efforts where they should be: On the faith through the people.

This man has already shown the potential to fulfill expectations.
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Some GREAT links to some fine digital friends:

The Paris Review The best site for readers and writers in the world.

Blessed2Play by Ron Meyer via EWTN

Digital Creation

Writing my brief eBook was enjoyable. Making it available to the public by publishing it was exciting.

Here is my special feature that highlights many of our collective childhood memories: When Baseball Cards were King.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hockey cards

Whenever the NHL playoff season nears, I recall those great days when I first began to love this great game. Nothing has topped the meaning that the hockey cards mentioned in this piece still hold for me. Here's a link to the article that continues to rank among the most-read features that I've written since 2010...
Topps Hockey Card Mystery is Revealed.
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Philadelphia Flyers' LegendsEach of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own article. So, that's why these three features were written...

Here is a link to the story about Propp:

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent