The hardest part about trying something outside the box is that it's only cool if it works. When something works, you look like the visionary who took a risk and triumphed against the odds. When it doesn’t, you’re the fool who wasted time on a silly pipedream. Granted, in public you’ll have a fun story... Continue Reading →
“Hello?” “Hey.” “Hey, what’s up?” “Nothing. You want to know one of the best things to come out of the pandemic?” “Sure. What?” “Well, let me rephrase that…you want to know my favorite thing to come out of the pandemic?” “Again, sure.” “Watching people hold in yawns.” “What?” “Watching people hold in yawns.” “Yeah, I... Continue Reading →
In the Heart of the Sea - By Nathaniel Philbrick Subtitled, ‘The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex’, this book is the incredible true story of a whaling ship that was sunk by an angry whale in 1819, leaving the crew adrift for three months. Having been the inspiration for Moby Dick, this is the tale... Continue Reading →
Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship – by Robert Kurson Pirate Hunters is the third book by Robert Kurson. The story follows John Chatterton and John Mattera, the two main characters from Kurson's previous book, Shadow Divers. This nonfiction is the story of these two friends' quest to find a... Continue Reading →
I’ve always had a hard time letting things go. And, I don’t mean something from earlier in the week or a decision that was made last month. I routinely waste time critiquing things from deep in my past and second guessing choices I’ve made. I’ll find myself thinking about events from high school and college. ... Continue Reading →
“So, John, there’s something I want to discuss with you so that I can explain myself a little bit. But, look, I don't want this to be awkward and I’m not trying to sound dramatic.” Staring across the desk at me, it was clear that John now expected this exchange to be awkward and dramatic.... Continue Reading →
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