Fred Bergendorff (flbergendorff) Joined: May 12, 2005 12:07:22 am Gender: Male Location: San Diego, US Occupation: Freelance writer
I took early retirement from the corporate world a few years ago. I enjoy my newly-found freedom which involves freelance writing, reading, music, being a radio DJ, and hosting a TV show in Los Angeles. I also taught marketing for 10 years at the college level, and wrote a textbook. I have help when I write - my cat who is constantly making "corrections" in my copy.
Sin City is evolving once again. Because of the comparatively low price of Las Vegas real estate, investors from all across the country, have been scooping up housing bargains as fast as they are bui ...
The Baby Boomer generation is getting older. There have been lots of marriages and kids along the way...and divorces as well. In fact this generation made divorce very much "en vogue.&qu ...
Whether it's for fishing, water skiing, or just plain sailing or cruising, there is a boat for nearly every purpose and lifestyle. So, let's say you're ready to "take the plunge" and buy a ...
The practice of "centering" oneself has been around for thousands of years, as practiced in ancient India and the Far East. In fact such religions as Buddhism and Zen have a form of meditat ...
There is a fruit grown in Southeast Asia commonly known as Mangosteen (Garcina Mangostana). I use the word, "common," only as a descriptive term because, according to a growing number of pe ...
Boogie Boarding is a great way to enjoy the ocean. It's not as expensive as surfing and most anyone can do it if not expertly at least to the point of having some fun. And it's relatively safe. As a ...
The 1940's and 1950's are fondly remembered as the golden age of rail travel in the United States. Famous streamliners such as Union Pacific's City of Los Angeles and Challenger, Santa Fe's El Capitan ...
Given the choice, many people would probably opt for a root canal rather than go to an opera. They imagine being seated in the middle of a row for hours on end while huge women parade around the stage ...
Giving to charitable organizations is an American tradition. This was even more evident in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It's great to be generous but you need to know i ...
The hit TV series, "Fear Factor," has nothing on giving a speech. In fact, according to The Book of Lists, standing up in front of an audience and giving a speech can be the most fearful ex ...
