Original Creative Content
“Hello?” “Hey, man.” “Hey, bud. What’s up?” “Nothing. You know what’s annoying?” “Please tell me.” “At work the other day, this lady said she loves what she does.” “How dare she?” “That’s not the point. It was at the all company meeting and she was being given an award for doing a great job.” “Is... Continue Reading →
Book Report - Quitter by Jon AcuffI learned of Jon Acuff by attending a speech he delivered in Nashville several years ago. He was there promoting his latest book “Do Over” and I was immediately impressed with his performance. Little did I know that besides being an author, he was also a professional speaker. I... Continue Reading →
We all want to be a badass. You may not think of it in those terms, but it’s true. You want to be a badass, even if you don’t realize it. There are general connotations with that term. We associate it with being tough, or strong, or daring. We think of Navy Seals or fire... Continue Reading →
“Hello?” “Hey, brother.” “What’s up, my man. How are things?” “Same. So, listen to this.” “Can’t wait.” “So, I took the kids to the mall the other day.” “You took them shopping? Brave man.” “No. I took them to play. We literally go to the mall to run around.” “Really?” “Yeah, it’s great. During the... Continue Reading →
Book Report - “We Learn Nothing” by Tim Kreider “We Learn Nothing” is a collection of essays by cartoonist Tim Kreider. The writing is clever and engages the reader effortlessly. The subject matter is on point and the emotions are relatable, even when the specific experiences are not. Simply put, it’s just a really great,... Continue Reading →
“Be better than this going forward. Have more respect for the neighbors you build around,” I wrote. Within an hour, he replied. “I apologize for the inconvenience. But, I will also say that I have great respect for all the neighbors around my projects.” I wasted no time with my response, “Intending to be respectful... Continue Reading →
Headlocked 