Author Archives: curtsavagemedia

Real Men

Posted on June 15, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

  Leonard Lomell was the Brooklyn orphan who would save Europe.  Lomell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 as an infantryman.  While serving with the 76th Infantry Division, he volunteered for the Rangers program.  This decision changed WWII.  On … Continue reading →

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Secret Hideouts

Posted on June 8, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Did you ever have a secret hideout when you were a kid?  Maybe a tree-fort or a clubhouse built from old produce crates and pallets?  When I lived in apartments in LA, we had to use abandoned warehouses or old … Continue reading →

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To the Sacrifice

Posted on May 26, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Oh the pretty flowers with patriotic ribbons entwined, Watered with the tears of those surviving comrades and loved ones left behind, Adorning the graves of our fallen heroes in an effort to remind, Passers-by without cognizant respect who would otherwise … Continue reading →

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Seeing Through “The Wall”

Posted on May 25, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

I stood next to veterans, friends and families – their faces showing pride and pain.  Their comrades and loved ones graduated from high school and shipped out; some bound for glory, and some never to return again.  Instead of a … Continue reading →

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The Creator and the Creation

Posted on May 23, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Have you ever painted a picture? I’m always amazed at how long the process takes to complete. When I begin a painting, I start with a blank canvas that requires a primer preparation before any color can be applied. I … Continue reading →

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Goalies and Fairies

Posted on May 21, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Are you getting closer to your dreams after reading last week’s column? My “beautiful dreamer” friends are already there. They live ethereal, Bohemian lives that keep them above the fray and into their arts. I must admit, I envy them … Continue reading →

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Getting Closer

Posted on May 20, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

I frequently tell my kids “Whatever you spend the most time doing, that’s what you’ll be the best at. Life rewards self-discipline.” I quote Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers who said “Today, I will do what others won’t, … Continue reading →

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The Mom Tattoo

Posted on May 11, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

(This article is from 2013, before I had my WordPress blog, so I wanted to share it again on this Mother’s Day) Don’t panic Mom. I didn’t literally get a tattoo. Your influence on my life is like a tattoo … Continue reading →

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What Season Are We In Anyway?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

Welcome to “Mayprilaryjucember” – the 13th month on the gardener’s calendar. The tender green shoots appear from under their winter cover, beckoning to us. They lure us; calling us into the still sleeping gardens. We put on our coats. No. … Continue reading →

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A Year In My Head

Posted on May 4, 2014 by curtsavagemedia

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since I started writing my “Not Words Alone Column”. I appreciate all of you who have faithfully been reading the stuff that comes out of my head each week. Some would compare … Continue reading →

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