Navigating Toll Fees: My Experience with a Violation Notice

So, I received a violation notice from the Toll Road Department the other day for apparently not having paid a $0.75 fee.  I responded online with the following dispute: To Whom It May Concern: Upon exiting the north bound toll road, I paid $O.75 at the off-ramp booth. I proceeded to turn around  and re-enter… Read More

The Price of Passion: Costs of Competitive Ballroom Dancing

With the popularity of dancing shows today such as “Dancing with the Stars” or “So You Think You Can Dance” many people are unaware of the price professional and amateur athletes and performers  pay to become accomplished in this sport (that is, of course, if you’re not naturally talented).  In particular, the training, competition and… Read More

What Makes a Person Classy? Understanding Class and Elegance

How does one become classified as being “classy?” Who or what determines what classy is? Is it the style of your hair, cut of your clothes, or the accessories you put on for the day?  Maybe it’s more ethereal; what if it’s in the way you sit, stand, walk, approach people, or interact with a… Read More