Ric Albano Martin Luther King, Jr. lived is life as an American is an American clergyman and activist. Forty-three years after his death, he is regarded as as an American philosopher and hero. Of course, he is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights, using strictly nonviolent methods inspired by the teachings of … Read more
It was supposed to be my Orson Welles moment but what it really it turned into was my Michael Moore moment. While attending Penn State University in 1999, I took a public speaking class and was required to give an “argumentative” speech to the class. While most students chose political positions or causes, I decided … Read more
Today is the 15th anniversary of my giving up cigarettes once and forever, which ended up benefiting my health in the end. I smoked for ten years during my younger days from ages 13 until 23, but only ever really “enjoyed” it during the first few years when I was youngest and dumbest. I started … Read more