Now that we live in the foretold 15-minutes-of-fame future, we’ve realized fame just isn’t enough. The real trick today is sustaining and monetizing that fame, lest you end up penniless and unworthy of all but the lowest levels of talk and/or game shows. Reality TV is the fast track to nowhere, the only famous politicians … Continue reading
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And You Could Be Next: Part II
This week we are featuring a serial short story about identity theft. If you haven’t read Part I, read it here. Tune in Friday for the exciting conclusion! Also, in today’s post, find a link to the latest non-ToC posting, and a game of “Tecumseh Reminds Me Of…”! Melvin’s confusion only grew. Not only had … Continue reading
And You Could Be Next: Part I
This week’s posts will be a serial short story on the topic of identity theft. Tune in Wednesday for the next exciting installment! Melvin Cromwell first noticed something was wrong while buying an anniversary gift for his in-laws. “I’m sorry, that card didn’t go through,” the cashier said. “Didn’t go through?’ Melvin swiped it again. … Continue reading