Author Archives: Deborah White

The Silly Tim Tebow Controversy: Haters vs Hardliners

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Deborah White

Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos young starting quarterback, is joyful, grateful, cheerful and publicly singing the praises of his particular religious faith. So what’s all the fuss and disgruntled frustration about? Not much, in my opinion. A tempest in an … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Good, the Bad, the Greedy and Galling in Henrietta Lacks’ Story

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Deborah White

Medical researchers are portrayed in bestselling nonfiction book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot as usually self-serving, callous, and often greedy for fame and fortune. And they are, from the perspective of unworldly, uneducated folks such as … Continue reading →

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Film Review of “The Descendants” – Tragedy, Hilarity and Forgiveness in Hawaii

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Deborah White

I can’t get the film “The Descendants” off my mind. Of course, as a film-school writing graduate, I’m prone to over-pondering film literary feats. But my admiration for this cinematic gem is more than the musings of a movie nerd. … Continue reading →

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To Laugh or Not to Laugh: Life and Death on a Golf Course

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Deborah White

On the sunny day after Thanksgiving, the 63-year-old Director of Operations of Ron’s employer was relishing a lazy round of golf with two work buddies. About mid-round, the hardworking, well-liked employee took a solid fairway swing. With nary a word … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Barbie: Pink Hair, Body Art Are Least Offensive Features

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Deborah White

A posse of protective parents is seething over “funky fashionista” Tattoo Barbie, a new Mattel doll inspired by Japanese art and anime. Describes the Christian Science Monitor of the edgy-cute doll that was newly released for sale on October 13, … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Murder and Mayhem?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Deborah White

Unnerved, I couldn’t sleep last Thursday night. I kept pondering their shocking fates on that ordinary, sunny day. Working and happily chattering with beloved friends. Savoring an hour of rejuvenation at the local beauty salon. Calling a friend before bounding … Continue reading →

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