Once Upon a Time

ABC's hit television series, Once Upon A Time, is more than just a bunch of pretty fairy tales. Instead, these stories teach important lessons about the consequences for our choices, especially when we resort to magical shortcuts.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 11, 'Fruit of the Poisonous Tree' contains a twist on the Genie in the lamp story in the fairy tale world and a story of the perils of investigative reporting in the real world.

The title of 'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 10, '7:15 A.M.' refers to the time Mary Margaret lurks in Granny’s coffee shop to stalk David as he picks up his morning brew on his way to his job at the animal shelter.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 9, 'True North' tells the story of Hansel and Gretel, both in the fairy tale world and the real world. In both worlds, the twins are in more than a little bit of trouble.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 8, 'Desperate Souls,' begins in the quaint town of Storybrook with the aftermath of the death of Sheriff Graham. In the fairy tale world, we find a shepherd named Rumplestiltskin.

In 'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1 , Episode 7, 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter,' Sheriff Graham is in agony over his inability to feel anything. There is a reason for this, stemming from the fact that he is the Huntsman in fairy tale land.

We all love fairy tales. Two shows offer different views on them.

Regina has no mercy on anyone in either Storybrooke or the fairy tale world.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 6, 'The Shepherd' is part origin story for the Prince known as Charming and part love triangle story involving David (aka the Prince), Mary Margaret (aka Snow White) and David’s wife.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 5, 'That Small Voice' begins with a small boy in the fairy tale world snatching purses and picking pockets while the townsfolk watch an amusing puppet show.

The new Sunday night television show, Once Upon a Time, is a true delight. With the fantasy of The Princess Bride mixed with the perplexing intrigued of LOST, Once Upon a Time is a sure winner.

'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 2, 'The Thing You Love Most' runs two parallel stories. In one, n the magical land, the Evil Queen learns the price of revenge. In the other, set in the real world, Mayor Regina learns the price of messing with Emma.

"Once Upon a Time," a new ABC television series, places fairytale characters in the real world, forcing them to deal with real world issues like identity theft and credit cards.

With mysterious characters, alternate dimensions and hidden trivia, will the new fantasy drama series pick up where 'Lost' left off?

United Nations endorsed the rights of gay, lesbian and transgender people. The New York legislature passed a bill ending bias and discrimination, and establishing marriage equality for all.

Reminiscing about what kids once knew about our history, and how the 4th of July had more meaning than it does today.

Three haikus, based upon the traditional "Once upon a time..." beginning to fairy-tales.

Poetry Analysis: Gabriel Okara's "Once Upon a Time"

Comparing the movies "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Once Upon a Time in America" to show how their funny titles tell nothing in the way of Happiness.

This is a poem written on July 13, 2009 by me. It's pretty self-explanatory-something that we all experience in this lifetime-love and loss.

Short poetic story, a romantic fairytale.

This is a poem about the decline of America.

How I know I'm growing older.

I want more than this average life, and to do that, I must pull all these layers away, revealing the butterfly fluttering deep inside.

As a writer, I consumed my atmosphere, its occupants, and food for thought, but I could not stray too far.

Believe like we once believed, a child’s dream, and we will live again, wrapped in fiction and finally free from the prison of Reality.

Network television (the Big Four) do air some quality shows, but much of their programming is pure junk. Where are the biggest problems, and why do they persist?

Watch out you young folks, don't for one minute think you are going to be pretty all your life. Have fun while you can, because nature is sneaking up on you. Learn how to get through old age via humor.

When did whining become our national pastime?

The first season of a unique show is finished. Things are getting interesting between the characters. Here are my predictions for the 2012 season.

Everyone wants something in this life. Making a deal with Rumplestiltskin will get you what you want, but at a dear, dear cost.