Monthly Archives: October 2012

Drew Brees

Drew Brees was cut by the San Diego Chargers — both literally and figuratively.  He was injured. They lost faith in him. They let him go. He had to start over and rebuild his life in New Orleans. And he … Continue reading

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10 things I learned as a custodian at Pope High School (besides how to wax a floor)

This is a sequel to my post “10 things I learned in College.” When I graduated in 1991, the job market was almost as grim as it is now — particularly in the media industry.  I ended up moving back … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: What I’m training for

I ran 4.07 miles this morning. It was dark, cold and windy.  My legs were sore from yesterday’s 13.1 mile run. My head hurt from the exhaustion from another night of not enough sleep. But I got up, stretched, braved … Continue reading

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Half Marathon

Half marathons have the worst name ever.  “Half” makes them sound wimpy like “Whopper Jr.” or something. It’s really a ripoff of a name, if you ask me. You run one and you don’t feel like you you’ve been loafing. … Continue reading

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Sunday Free-For-All

Good morning! Hope you have a blessed day!

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Man’s Best Friend

Lightning danced between the thunderheads as dusk fell across the cotton fields.  “Looks like a storm coming in from the east, ol’ boy.”  Farmer Jack Fransconi secured his green tractor in the rusty-roofed red barn as he talked to his … Continue reading

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10 things I learned in college (other than my Social Security number)

One topic I enjoy talking about on my radio show is education. It’s my belief that it’s the key to a better life.  Knowledge is power. And applying knowledge is harnessing that power. Every once in a while, someone will … Continue reading

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Saturday Free-For-All

Got my third book done.  My sense of relief is huge right now — but also my sense of pride. (It turned out well). I bit off more than I could chew and then chewed it. I’m proud of the … Continue reading

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The Puzzle

My sister Stephanie smiled as I unwrapped the long, thin gift from her. When I finished removing the festive wrapping paper, I looked at the gift with curiosity.  It was just a simple puzzle. In the age of video games, … Continue reading

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CARTOON: The end of round one

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