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Discover Florida: A Day at the Marie Selby Botanical Garden
The day I spent with family at the Shelby Gardens was one of the most beautiful I've ever had. Take a tour with me and see why it was so special.
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What Has Happened to Truth in Journalism?
In 2012, a New York Times editor asked if it was a reporter's job to challenge dubious assertions made by newsmakers they write about. You mean they don't already? Eegads—silly man, the answer is YES.
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Florida Foreclosures: Our dying neighborhoods
Welcome to Florida, land of foreclosures. 25% of all foreclosures in the United States last year, took place in Florida. What has this meant to our neighborhoods?
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The Movie, Black Hawk Down as Seen by a Cynic and the Very Real Tragedy That Is Somalia
I've long avoided watching Black Hawk Down. I hate war. I hate movies about war,particularly movies that glorify war. I had just spent several weeks in research preparing to write a paper on the tragedy of Somalia, so this time, given the opportunity I watched it.
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Discover Florida # 4: A Tour of Fort Ogden: citrus, beef and an old woman’s memories
A morning trip to Fort Ogden in DeSoto county, Florida, with my guide, Mrs. E, a woman whose memories are ravaged by Alzheimer's. Come along for the ride.
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What we all need to understand about Social Security
The unfunded liability of Social Security is a hot topic for all political debate. Yes, it's a problem. But do they tell you how it got that way?
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Completely True Stories From My Neighborhood – Number Two: Dana Does A Good Deed
Dana had a medical appointment at 12:45. She asked, 'Could we do brunch instead of lunch?' I hadn't seen Dana in over a month, so despite the fact my digestive system wants nothing but coffee until at least noon, I agreed. 'Joe Crackers patio at...
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The Myth of Perpetual Growth
All politicians call for improved economic growth. But perpetual growth is an impossibility. Here's why.
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CNN documentary -- Selling the girl next door
CNN recently did a special on child trafficking and prostitution. I think they missed the boat, and here's why.
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The Rape Trade -- child prostitution
Another FBI/local law enforcement agency initiative has recovered a number of child-victims of the sex trade. This time the media took notice. But some of the information given left me uneasy. Here's why.
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The 21st Century Twelve-Year-Old Girl
This article is dedicated to “Girls Rule,” a pair (I think) of twelve year old girls who contacted me through my website. With mother's permission and involvement, they took my on a guided tour of the world of the 21st century twelve-year-old-girl. Join us and learn from these remarkably wise girls.
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"In Vino Veritas": Quotes About Wine From Around the World
Wine is called the elixir of the gods. Let's take a look at what famous thinkers, writers, and poets have said about wine since the beginning of time.
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The joy of quoting famous dead people
A look at quotes and all the joy of quoting famous dead people: why do it; when to do it; how to do it; who to quote; and all the benefits therein.
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“There are two side to every question …”
Have we forgotten this time-worn phrase? It seems more and more of us have lost the ability to see both sides of an issue. We have fallen victim to the vice of blinkered vision. Why is this? Inspired by recent events here on hubpages.
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Voice: Writing From the Child's Perspective
This is an exploration of 'voice' in writing. In this article, we'll discuss writing from the child's perspective and the challenge of writing in the child's voice.
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Interviews with four convicted sexual predators -- Part One
In 30 years as an outreach worker helping abused children, I've never once interviewed a single perpetrator. I decided to rectify that, and with the help of local law enforcement, set out to interview four convicted sexual predators. This is my background research which opened my eyes, and brought...
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My Florida Garden in Spring grows food for the soul
Many of you saw my garden last swaddled up in old comforters, blankets, flannel sheets, old towels and anything else that came to hand in my hub Freezing in Florida, I have complaints. Then you may have visited again in February with My Florida...
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Visit Kevin Newell's Hydroponic Organic Vegetable Farm
Kevin Newell is using the latest in hydroponic technology to operate his organic vegetable farm. He shares his methods with us.
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Incarceration, castration or execution -- attempts to control the dangerous, violent sex offender
Society looks at ways to control sex offenders, and finds not real workable answers, as recent events prove. A front line worker in the child protection field writes about the problem.
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Warning to Writers -- Avoid this agency scam -- Writers' Literary Agency
Don't fall for this "literary agency" scamm -- Writer's Literary Agency. Avoid them like the plague. Here's why.
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Bad Writing Is #1 -- It was a dark and stormy night
Welcome to the first in a new series, Bad Writing Is..., dark natured doppelganger to Good Writing Is... Today we look at the best of world class bad writing -- winners of the Bulwer-Lytton contest. (AKA the "dark and stormy night" contest.)
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The Plot Thickens: Plotting for Beginners
This article deals with plots and how to develop one in fiction—whether for a short story or novel. Called "plotting" for beginners, we discuss the form of a plot, how to map a plot, and how to prepare the plot for writing.
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The United States National Debt -- 233 years in the making
A history of the United States National Debt, from 1788 to 2009, in text and pictures. Ponder the true foundations of this $12 trillion and growing debt, the changes in policy and values along the way, the personalities involved and those major events that precipitated such cost.
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Meet Marta and Chuck -- life without a home in the meanest city in America -- an interview
What's it like to homeless? This homeless, working couple talks about their lives.
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Does television reflect society or does society reflect television?
It's an ongoing debate. Does television accurately reflect our society, or does society reflect television?
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The rape of the innocents -- child sex abuse
For thirty years I worked in child protection. It became a driving force of my life. Today I share a small part of this experience.