Our country loves sports and we consume them with a passion. Our culture is overflowing with sports analogies, motivational quotes, and stories. We can’t get enough of them. And, as our world shrinks and the speed of information quickens, we digest more sports, competitions, and related content than ever before. Yet, despite our ever-increasing pace... Continue Reading →
“You know, for all the faults we could point out, there are a lot of benefits to being here. For people in our roles, we control our schedule, there’s not a ton of pressure, we make a good living.” “Yeah, you’re right,” Joe said. “There are a lot of perks to working here, no matter... Continue Reading →
American Adulterer by Jed Mercurio American Adulterer is the story of John F Kennedy told as a historical novel. In my mid-30s, I went through a JFK kick. Like many, I was fascinated by his continually contradictory life. He was a brilliant visionary that represented the new age and attitude of our society. He overcame... Continue Reading →
“Well, look, thanks for this. I’m glad we were able to get together. Thanks for reaching out.” He pushed back from the table and looked for me to do the same. Instead, I extended the conversation another verse. “Absolutely. Thanks for meeting with me. And, before we go, I just want to point out that... Continue Reading →
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Subtitled “A Comic’s Life”, this book is the autobiography of Steve Martin. As someone born in the late 70s, I primarily knew Steve Martin as an actor and was vaguely aware that he’d been a comic. In this book, he details his upbringing and the decisions that propelled him... Continue Reading →
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