Category Archives: Modern Life

Reflections of Walking Distance

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Reflections of Walking Distance By Richard Mabey Jr. I don’t think that there is any other half-hour of television broadcasting that has affected me as deeply as the Twilight Zone episode entitled, “Walking Distance.” It stars Gig Young, who portrays … Continue reading →

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The Salt Shaker Test

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

It may look like an ordinary salt shaker. But in the corporate world it can be the very thing that holds you back from getting that big promotion. Please note: I made up the name “Amalgamated Consolidated.” It is a … Continue reading →

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Failure Is Not An Option

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

The little courtyard, just outside my front porch, is plain and simple. In its simplicity lies the statement of the value of finding truth in simplicity. Failure Is Not An Option By Richard Mabey Jr. My life, here in Central … Continue reading →

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When The Going Gets Tough

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

When The Going Gets Tough By Richard Mabey Jr. Of late, I’ve been accused by some folks of being simplistic in my writings. Of being a bit Pollyana. Of looking too much in the past and not looking ahead enough. … Continue reading →

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My Day at the Big Comic Book Show

Posted on December 4, 2016 by

Yours truly with Spider-Man at the big comic book show. My Day at the Big Comic Book Show By Richard Mabey Jr. It was a great day at the big comic book show yesterday. I have not been to a … Continue reading →

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Reflections of My Days at the Ad Agency

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

Reflections of My Days at the Ad Agency By Richard Mabey Jr. From my mid to late forties, I worked at a major advertising agency in their editorial department. I worked my way up from being a Proofreader to being … Continue reading →

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To Honor World War II Veterans

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

For myself, getting my tribute for the World War II veterans on the front page, was a big deal. I was to learn that some of the people of my old hometown did not really appreciate the tribute at all. … Continue reading →

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