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• A Modern Aesop

  The telling story in the simple term that has an inherently important message is a venerable art form. The parable may be found teaching a moral lesson in the bible. Aesop is an incontrovertible master of the fable. This story form is far from antiquated, as shown by the whimsical approach to life taken by …

• At a Loss

  With the trivial sum of five dollars in his pocket, Robert Lacy was feeling far from complacent about the future. In fact, it was his somber estimate that no matter how frugal he was, his money would run out before next day. He owed $3.50 in debts to friends; with the remainder he would have …

• Tulip Fever

  The tulip reached Holland in 1593 and was, at first, looked upon as a curiosity. There soon developed an irrational demand for new species. Specimens were sold at awesomely high prices. In their avarice, speculators bought and sold the same tulip ten times in one day. The entire Dutch population suffered from the craze. There …

• Gruff but Likeable

  In his private life Brahms was considered by his friends as an egotist. He had an extremely lofty opinion of himself and his talents. He was noted for his humility. Along with this quality, Brahms was not known for his pungent sense of humor. While his closest friend could accept his biting jokes, others found …

• Female Alcoholic

  When we juxtapose the words “woman” and “alcoholic”, many readers are surprised. However, the plight of American female alcoholics (about one million) is increasing in intensity. But the statistics are inexact because it is estimated that there are nine covert alcoholics for every one under treatment. Woman drink to help themselves to cope with life’s …