William F. Torpey on HubPages

I am a retired newspaper reporter and editor. My writing career began before college when I graduated from the Army Information School and served in Germany and Colorado as a publlic information specialist. After graduating from New York University in 1964, I worked in New York City, first as public relations assistant with the Commerce and Industry Association of New York and later as executive assistant with the Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Association. I retired from The Hour newspaper on June 1, 2000 after 32 years with the paper as a reporter and editor.

You can read more about my background and experience Here at the first Blog I created to write my opinions on today's hot topics, especially those relating to politics, finance, current national and international events. I'll be writing on lighter subjects, too, such as my passion for the talents of Bing Crosby, the greatest singer, actor and entertainer of the 20th Century, who you can learn more about on my blog Here or at the Bing Crosby Internet Museum

Among my first blog posts is the story of the sinking of the USS Gregory in World War II and the life and death of my Uncle Bill, a young Navy seaman whose death came in a surprise battle with Japanese forces in the waters around Guadalcanal. The story can be found on my blog --Here -- which also contains the story of my grandfather, Shamus O'Brien, a prize fighter and Irish champion who fought in the early 1900's. He went up against such greats as lightweight champion Benny Leonard and featherweight champ Johnny Dundee.

I also write here on HubPages. You can, too. It's easy, and it's free -- and you can even get paid for writing about what you love, or whatever interests you. HubPages makes the technical part easy, and you can make friends and get help on its active forum where "hubbers" help one another on a wide variety of issues. You can sign in as a member and start writing Here.