Point of View

UNITED STATES—Being spoiled, would you argue that is a good thing or a bad thing? In my personal opinion, when you spoil a child, it opens a door for them to be spoiled as adults which is not a good thing in my opinion. If a child has no idea what it means to struggle, how can one expect...

UNITED STATES—Something that has recently changed in the retail industry, something that has raised my eyebrows and made me think: hmm, is that a good thing or a bad thing? For me, it feels like a bad thing. Why? The return policy for many retailers vastly changed. I mean 10 days to return an item? That is crazy when...

UNITED STATES─Since I’ve started working I have never been a fan of people who are lazy. I know I should not care about what others do on the job, but when I have to work with you, to see you and to be in your presence when I’m working my tail off I have a major problem. I know...

UNITED STATES—I love reality TV, there is something about seeing another person’s life front-and-center that can be quite interesting. With that said, I wouldn’t say I had an epiphany, but I recently encountered something on two reality series that I found fascinating. When you get a touch of someone’s personal triumph or battle, it makes you sympathize more and...

UNITED STATES—Running out of ideas for date night? There are plenty of lists and surveys online that include the same old options that everyone's been doing for decades, like dinner, drinks, a movie, or a walk. Whether you've recently moved to a new city, perhaps buying one of the Charlotte houses for sale, or you've lived in the same town...

UNITED STATES—For those of you who are not already aware, Michigan has joined the ranks of countless other states to become a ‘Right to Work’ state.  It was something that was splattered over many news stations in the recent weeks.  There were tons of outcries from unionized workers fighting for the rights that so many others have fought so...

LAUREL CANYON—“Keep your thumb out of the way” he yelled!  I was being coached on the fundamentals of crank-starting a Tin Lizzie.  Boy, giving that crank handle enough force beyond a 1/4 turn was tough going.  It took me a few times and determination.  After planting my feet, I managed to turn the hand crank clockwise from 8 o’clock...

UNITED STATES—By now, I’m certain everyone has heard about the South Carolina police officer who fatally shot an unarmed African-American male last week. The story drew so much media melee because footage of the actual incident was captured by a bystander. What America and the rest of the country soon learned was that this cop was looking to cover his...

BEVERLY HILLS—It’s 6:00 a.m. as I sit here in a cold, dark, lonely flat with my heart shattered into countless pieces. They tell me I’ve checked-out again. I’d have to agree that is the best phrase to use for my disconnection from the world. I think I’m back, at least temporarily, thanks to waking up to my fluffy-faced German Shepherd...

UNITED STATES—To mask or not to mask that is the question of the hour. I see it this way America, there are people who DO NOT want to wear a mask and there are those individuals who are still concerned about the pandemic and feel a mask is their source of protection. Look, the mask debate can go on...