Author Archives: Steve Benkin

Road Rage Revisited!

I was reminded of a time when I was  behind a car while driving one day. And it was acting REALLY weird. Swerving. Going fast. Going slow. In the fast lane. You know.. One of THOSE drivers! IT WAS DRIVING … Continue reading

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Do You Know How Valuable You Are?

In my earlier post, I talked about an alternative way to respond to compliments. Looking back on these kind words I have received lately, They surprised me. It wasn’t just that I received so many compliments . It was the … Continue reading

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Have we gone insane?

I was going to write about another topic, but after what happened last night, I REALLY have to get this off my chest. Before I start, I want to apologize that what I am about to discuss may offend some … Continue reading

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Do Not Say Thank You!

This week I have received a lot of nice comments. I mean some REALLY nice things said to me. You know, the kind of compliments that make you blush? Well, at least that is how these affect me! When I … Continue reading

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from chaos to order

I was watching the “making of” featurette to the movie Blade Runner. If you have ever seen this film (you mean you haven’t?), then you know how incredibly beautiful it is. And this was done in the time before CGI. … Continue reading

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Party! Party!

Well, it’s that time again. Nope, not “let’s file for a tax extension” time. (though many will do that). It’s voting time. Once again, the two major parties  are fighting. Slinging mud at each other. Showing how the “other side” … Continue reading

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four little words

I know someone who is really built. I mean, this guy had a body to die for. Lean. Mean. Muscle machine. I have seen body builders in magazines, but this was the first time I met someone in person. I … Continue reading

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A cigar walks into a room

(please note that the following story is rated “R” as it contains some sexual references. Please do not continue if you are easily offended by such subject matter.  Thank you.) Sigmund Freud was a trip. One of the more famous … Continue reading

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The cross in the white house

The Nazis are back. No, seriously. They are not just ancient history, or fodder for movie villains. The group is still very much alive and kicking in the good ol’ USA. Now they have decided to see if they can get … Continue reading

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Did they go to my class?

I have to admit I was pretty surprised to see this on Yahoo today. For those who have taken my course, you will spot the very things I have been talking about in my classes!! In fact, some of this … Continue reading

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