Episode 96 All That Glitters Internet Soap Opera: Ashley follows Gavin to Belle’s apartment, Gavin and Nicholas stage a burglary at Les Carr’s

“How long will the trick hold Carl?” asks Nicholas. “It depends on the significance of the gem and when Carl decides to examine it,” responds Gavin. “That’s why we’ve got to convince Belle to give it up.” “Good luck with that,” says Nicholas. “I’ll go over to watch for Carl while you talk to Belle.” [...]

Episode 95 All That Glitters Internet Soap Opera: Belle gives Carl the gem, Gavin leaves Ashley at the dance

“Perhaps you can explain yourself,” says Belle. “I’m sure I would never knowingly take something that did not belong to me.” “As a matter of fact,” says Carl, smiling. “I’m sure it was just a mistake. You see, when you came to pick up your briefcase from my daughter recently, you accidentally took away something [...]

Episode 94 All That Glitters Internet Soap Opera: Carl makes a visit to Belle while everyone is attending the Valentine’s Dinner and Dance

“Mom, you look stunning!” says Carrie. “Thank you,” says Melanie. “Red has always been my color. It goes very well with my dark hair.” “If only Daddy could see you,” says Leslie. “Don’t mention his name in this house,” warns Melanie. “It could get him into a lot of trouble.” “Don’t worry,” says Leslie. “I [...]

Episode 93 All That Glitters Internet Soap Opera: Buster tells Carl to go after Belle while Gavin reveals the truth to Belle

“I think it’s a trick,” says Carl. “I don’t care if it is,” says Buster. “You find a way to get those jewels back.” “I’ve already tried to break in once. And it wasn’t in her apartment.” “Are you sure it was her apartment?” “Yes. There was a small blurb in the news about it.” [...]

The Doping of Our Nation

You cannot turn on the TV, flip through a magazine, listen to the radio or surf the internet without running across ads for the latest medications. We thrive on illness or symptomatology, I should say. These ads turn the simplest symptoms into major diseases. And because most of us fear our own mortality, we listen [...]