Monthly Archives: April 2015

Looking for a Miracle

Today’s a very busy day and I thought about praying for a miracle to get through it. But then I realized I got one already. In fact, I got several. I traveled through the air at over 400 mph to … Continue reading

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The curse of Martyrdom

Nearly 10 years ago, Katrina crushed the Mississippi Gulf Coast. And it wasn’t just the wind that smashed us. The storm sent in a massive storm surge, drowning the coast for nearly a mile inland. The wall of water was … Continue reading

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Somewhere Someone

A few thoughts on a busy Wednesday. 1. Somewhere someone is more passionate than you. 2. Somewhere someone is outworking you. 3. Somewhere someone wants it more than you. 4. Somewhere someone cares more than you. 5. Somewhere someone needs … Continue reading

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The Forging

I got sucked into a Netflix documentary about how Vikings made their amazing swords. They had forging technology that was waaay ahead of their time and had swords that made them powerful warriors. I watched as a man recreated how … Continue reading

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A Doctor’s Prescription: Create your own standards

Enjoyed an intriguing interview with cardiologist and nephrologist Dr. Olurotimi Badero on my radio show this morning. Dr. Badero, a native from Nigeria, was named the top student in Nigeria. He has studied at NYU, Emory and Yale. He is … Continue reading

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Bill

I am pretty sure Uncle Bill told me my first dirty joke. I know he made me laugh. And I know he loves my aunt. Bill is my dad’s sister’s second husband. I never knew her first. Don’t need to. … Continue reading

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It’s How You See It

I was 40 when I was 10. I saw the glass half-empty. I figured either the Russians or Killer Bees would wipe us out by the time I was 21. Y2K was going do me in when an airplane fell … Continue reading

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SHORT STORY: Mikey’s Revenge

Lightning flickered on the horizon. The Mississippi Delta’s cacophony of bugs ceased their song. A storm was coming. And it was going to be a bad one. The severe thunderstorm’s winds, it’s calling card, kicked leaves and limbs across the … Continue reading

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Fighting the Blues: Running Marathon #2

On Halloween 2010, I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. I raised $13,000 for cancer research, cramped and then came home to find that my dog had died. Some other things happened and my family’s life changed. I haven’t run another … Continue reading

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The Courage to Move

A while back, I watched a documentary about the worst aviation disaster ever. And it gave me something to think about: Why did some people survive while the passenger next to them perished? And how can I keep the same … Continue reading

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