Christopher Murano
IT professional since 1969. Worked in the field as well as in academia. Married for 43 years, with 4 daughters, 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. Love to read, write and spend time with my grandchildren.
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Israel - a Land of SurprisesReflections on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel.
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Personal Christmas TraditionsA look at how our personal Christmas traditions changed and why.
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Let the Little Children Come to MeOne man's interpretation of a Scripture passage.
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This is Christmas?A comment on the person in California who depicted Christ with a shotgun
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The House I Grew Up InA look back at in inner city apartment in which I grew up.
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THE LECTORA look the duties and responsibilities of a Lector.
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New Mammogram RecommendationsMy own personal feelings on the new recommendations for mammograms for women.
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Everyday Marriage PrayerA personal analysis of a prayer for married couples
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Thy Will Be DoneLooking at how we can discover God's will
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The Crazy KoreanA look at a strange supervisor
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EntertainmentA look at entertainment in the 50's & 60s.
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Moments in the ClassroomA look at goings on inside a corporate classroom.
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Elementary SchoolA look back at Catholic grammar school in the 40's and 50's
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How Traditions StartDescribes how a family tradition got started.
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Six Years in the National GuardA look at a six-year enlistment in the National Guard -
SpinosaurusA description of the carnisaur, Spinosaurus -
MementosA look at items passed on from grandfather to grandson, and why they are important. -
The Atlantic Sharpnose SharkAn in-depth look at the Atlantic sharpnose shark
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Watching Fire EnginesA look at why I left a Catholic High School for the city's public high school.
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An Italian Christmas TraditionA story about the person who, traditionally, brings Christmas gifts to Italian children.
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Tweet! Tweet?A look at recent experiences on Twitter
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The Accidental CareerThe narrative of how boredom at work led to a 40 year career.
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My First JobsFirst jobs of a young teen-ager, working in retail stores.
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A Telephone Company ManagerA description of life as a phone company manager during a strike.
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It Wasn't Meant to BeAn introspective look at military experience and how it raised the question of why we are here.
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An Italian ChristmasA look at Christmas dinner in a traditional Italian family.
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Hanging OutA description of teen-age mischief in the 50s.
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Educational Policy?Thoughts on President Obama's statement on American education.
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The Games We PlayedDescribes games played in the inner city in the 40s and 50s.
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Television in the 40'sA look at television in the 40's and how it was different.
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Foods of YesterdayA look back at some food items and how they were purchased in the 40's.
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Punishng Social Security RecipientsA comment on the administration's decision to withhold COLA for 2 years, while continuing to raise Medicare premiums.
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Who Am I?A little boy explores who he is in relation to his family.
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The Corner Drug StoreA look back at the old corner drug store and services that the pharmacist provided
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Should This Be in My First-Aid Kit?A look at items that should be in a first-aid kit, and some items that should not.
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Where's Lisa?A humorous poem about parents looking for their daughter.
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Food and Water in an EmergencyDescribes how to store food and water for use in an emergency situation. Also describes what to do with food in the refrigerator/freezer if power is lost.
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The People We Saw in the StreetAnecdotal tales of street vendors and deliverymen of the 1940s.
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An Italian NeighborhoodWhat life was like in the 1940s in Jersey City, NJ
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A Cold-Water FlatA description of a cold-water flat, one without heat or hot water.
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Disaster Preparedness KitWhat do you need in an emergency? This article describes the items that you will need to survive an emergency or evacuation.
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Writing an Ethical WillWhat an ethical will is, who should write one, and how to write one.
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Friendship Bread and BeyondA number of alternate recipes that start with the basic batter for Friendship Bread.
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The Umbrella ManAnecdotal tale of a street vendor who repaired umbrellas and sharpened knives and scissors.
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A Knock at the DoorShort story of a man and the family that finds him.
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A Penny Candy StoreA description of an old-time candy store selling "penny candies"
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The Best Wedding Advice I Ever Received: How to Stay MarriedA look back at some of the best advice I ever received.
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Bake a Piece of Italian History: A Cookie RecipeAn Italian cookie recipe that is, at least, 150 years old.
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Bake a Piece of Italian HistoryAn old Italian cookie recipe from, at least, my great-great grandmother.
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Musings of a GrandfatherThe thoughts of a grandfather about the trust of his grandson.
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The Magic Box Radio: A MemoirWhat radio used to be like, with drama,comedy, and adventure, rather than simply music.
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So You Want to Be an Occupational TherapistThis is an interview with a practicing Occupational Therapist, about becoming a Therapist.
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Becoming a New GrandfatherThoughts of a father upon learning that he is to be a grandfather.