“Heroes”

Stock phrases: you gotta love ’em

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I’m always late to the party. “Heroes” aired on television several years ago, but I’ve just discovered it. It’s a creative TV drama with a lot of the characteristics of comic books, which also happen to be important to the plot. I think the stock phrases in “Heroes” are inevitable, likely penned by writers who were chuckling as they wrote. […]

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Stories That Give Us Hope

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In a world where so many put themselves forward by shoving someone else out of the way, we’re heartened by stories of unselfish giving. It’s an inspiring theme that always emerges in the glow and remembrance of Christmas. But any time of year, stories both true and fictional help us balance our ambitions, become less

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