by Ron Barak | Sep 13, 2016
Hey, we’ve had federal legislation for decades about truth in lending. A lender is required to make certain written disclosures about loan terms. There are consequences if those disclosures are false. Even if true, the borrower generally has 72 hours to back out of...
by Ron Barak | Sep 8, 2016
Superlatives are often loosely thrown around when it comes to appraising a novel. In the case of THE ONE MAN by Andrew Gross, all the superlatives that occur to me are more than well deserved. Haunting. Suspenseful. Gripping. Soulful. Thoughtful. So thoughtful. A must...
by Ron Barak | Sep 6, 2016
Words are a writer’s best friend. Perhaps an example will help. Frank was a writer. Sally was not. However, she did read a lot. They lived in the same senior citizens home for years. Sally was a widow. Frank was a widower. They spent a lot of time together....
by Ron Barak | Sep 1, 2016
Editor’s Note: This from a friend, with a little bit of editing from yours truly: Growing up isn’t what it used to be, is it? But how you feel about what follows may depend on just when you grew up! And whether today you’re running 10Ks or practicing tai chi....
by Ron Barak | Aug 30, 2016
More than 50% of Americans cannot name the three branches of our federal government. Who cares? More than 70% of Americans cannot name the two U.S. senators who represent their home state. What does it matter? Who cares? As a condition to selecting Hillary Clinton as...
