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Month: May 2023

And The Door Was Shut

And The Door Was Shut

If you are a fan of big-budget Hollywood “blockbusters,” you are probably aware that in the late 1970’s and 80’s, so-called ‘disaster’ flicks were all the rage.  Throughout the culture, people seemed to have developed a sudden fascination for witnessing death and destruction on a grand scale, with an insatiable appetite for more.   The trend was so strong and by Tinseltown’s fleeting standards so enduring, that social scientists, religionists, pundits and others were becoming concerned.  The Zeitgeist had definitely changed.  But what was the new…

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Sealing The Deal

Sealing The Deal

“The finance director will see you now,” said a pleasant young woman.  “If you’ll step this way.  Here we are.  It’s just through there.” “Thank you.” “My pleasure.  Good luck.” At the ominous word, “luck” the customer’s smile froze.  He shot a double-take at the quickly retreating back of his guide, then rapped hesitantly on the doorjamb of the director’s tiny, cramped workspace.  A large, powerfully built fellow emerged from behind an incongruously small desk and advanced toward him, right hand extended in greeting. “Welcome,” he said…

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