As a young fellow, I was in a hurry to hit the top. Like a horse wearing blinders, I raced ahead seeing nothing but the finish line. The years flew by. I had fame, financial security and a devoted family. I raced on. I needed more success. And one day it occurred to me how [...]
Looking for advice
Most Americans don’t like to get advice from members of their family. When they need advice, they don’t usually ask people they know. Instead many Americans write letters to newspapers and magazines which give advice on many subjects, including family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and how to buy a [...]
A Melting Pot
The United States is currently shifting from being a nation of immigrants of mainly European descent to one of immigrants from other parts of the world, such as Asia and Latin America. The number of recent immigrants has skyrocketed. They desire to escape economic hardship and political oppression in their native countries as well as [...]
Several Common Eye Disorders
People who are nearsighted can only see things that are very close to their eyes. Everything else seems blurry. Many people who do a lot of close work, such as writing, reading and sewing, become nearsighted. Then they have to wear glasses in order to see distant objects clearly. People who are farsighted suffer from [...]
