Madden Mischief

For a long time, I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the roots of which stemming from the time I bumped into the comedian who would become its Founder It was on a warm sunny day in LA when I couldn’t help noticing his highly contagious smile alongside … More There Are Two Types of Cancers in Our Society, One That’s Inside Our Bodies, The Other Outside Known as Homelessness

Returning from another long brisk walk on the beach, I’m following my sweetheart Rita heading back toward our condo, The Chalfonte, when I see this scrap of newspaper sticking out of the sand almost as it had its thumb out looking to bum a ride from me, maybe a read. What stopped me in my … More Beach Breaking News: ‘U.S. And Russia Eye Thaw In Relations As Diplomats Meet’

The Helicopter Romance has landed, but far from grounded. While helicopter pilot George is back on the earth safely landed, his heart is still flying miles high. His mission now is to find that marvelous Marilyn to propose to, then make love to her right where she lives in towering beauty, that magnificent beachfront edifice, … More ACT 2 The Feel-Good Finale of Helicopter Love Story By Tom Madden

Alternate titles: Helicoptic Love, Hearts on Helicopters. Treatment for Helicopter Love Story: WGAE_CERTofREG_#1375515 By Tom Madden Act 1, Scene 1 The beautiful blonde Marilyn Marconi at first glance resembles Marilyn Monroe how she looked at the tail end of her illustrious movie career, still beautiful but a tiny bit aged, then doing scenes with a … More Enjoy Act 1, ‘Helicopter Love Story.’ If Hallmark Likes, Chalfonte Wins ‘Most Romantic Condo’

I couldn’t help thinking about this phrase “thanks for having me” after watching probably the 50,000th interview on CNBC to which I’m usually glued when the stock market’s open and either congratulating my picks or chuckling at my puts. When I hear a guest conclude a segment saying, “thanks for having me,” it sounds to … More When Interview’s Over and Host ‘Thanks You,’ Say ‘My Pleasure,’ Not ‘Thanks for Having Me’

An inexpensive humane solution for homelessness for disaster victims not only in California, but North Carolina, Florida and Texas now is quickly available, proving quality, affordability, and sustainability can all come together compassionately. The cost for a safe and affordable temporary home for a family to live in while their destroyed home is being rebuilt can be obtained … More ROKiT Industries Has A Quick Solution To The Painful Aftermath Of California’s Fires In The Form Of Safe, Low-Cost Homes For The Now Many Homeless 

As I said the other day, President Trump could be the smartest poker player on the planet.  And maybe he’s at it again. This time he’s promising soon we’ll own the war-torn Gaza Strip transforming the demolished territory into a thriving Middle Eastern Riviera. The challenge for his opponents is always his sometimes-uncanny style, his … More Another Round of Presidential Poker?

Many think tariffs are a firing squad in a circle with rifles pointed inward. Others believe they are smart bargaining chips that if played well could spark opportunities, inflame weaklings and motivate opponents to do what we want them to do for their own good, as well as ours. And if you bluff right, stick … More In a High Stakes Poker World, Playing Hands Smart Wins Pots

Christopher Reeve’s Fight for Truth, Justice and the American Way was suddenly and grievously grounded!  Besides skiing, gliding and flying, the actor loved horseback riding.  And one sunny day just before a jump, his horse stopped abruptly sending him hurtling headlong, quite un-Superman-fully into the ground headfirst. And it was that instant that changed everything.   … More In an Instant, Everything Changed.

Here they are, ready to crawl!  Hope I’m not making too much of a mountain out of an anthill, but ants may be among our best friends, albeit our smallest. First, like us, they’re social creatures dependent upon one another for survival.  They carry their dead to a resting place, which may not be as … More Have Ants in Your Pants to Fight Climate Change? Good, They Just Might Help Us Win!