Jul 11Feeling Guilty, Don’t. Just Say No.We’ve all been there. Going somewhere we don’t want to go or to hang out with people we don’t care to. How about being the third wheel in a group where the group keeps you the third wheel. Why do we put ourselves in these situations? Is it because we…Guilty5 min read
Dec 10, 2020Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. & PPV. What a Knockout!I’m a fan of boxing and MMA, and I’ve always enjoyed combat sports. Combat sports goes back 17,000 years, with wrestling being the oldest. I’m sure it was brutal but probably better than the occasional stabbings and mutilations that may have taken place without the sport. Advance to 2020 and…Mike Tyson Vs Roy Jones2 min read
Dec 10, 2020On Air Radio Financial Advisor Missing with Client’s MoneyWe all work hard for our money. Putting away dollars for retirement is essential for most. I try to make the best decisions I can when it comes to retirement. I’m also aware of my surroundings when I venture out. I am a radio talk show junkie of sorts. I…Finance4 min read
Dec 9, 2020With Over 1.5 Million Covid-19 Deaths, At What Point Do We Blame China?I said it. You may have thought about it, but I said it. I don’t blame the Chinese people, but I do the Chinese Government. As of today, 12/2020, there are over 1.5 million Covid-19 deaths. We can banter back and forth about what individual governments did what when. …Wuhan3 min read
Dec 7, 2020Why Get a Tattoo?Measure twice, and when you’re sure, measure again — I don’t get it, or I used not to get it. Some transform their entire bodies into a walking billboard. A life history of who you are, where you will be, who you’re with, or unfortunately were with. A tattoo is a message, picture, or both that reminds the person…Tattoo3 min read
Dec 6, 2020Is Our Current President (Trump) Irrational?This is not an unusual question, given what we’ve experienced since the election. Whatever political party you’re affiliated with, Trump’s behavior feels strange. It appears that President Trump does not want to let go of the highest office in the land. I can’t blame him. I wouldn’t want to step…Voting3 min read
Dec 5, 2020Dolly Parton Funded a Covid-19 Vaccine by Working 9–5.Well, maybe she was not working 9–5, although she starred in the movie 9–5. Miss Parton decided to help fund the Moderna vaccine through Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. On her Instagram account, Dolly Parton stated, “My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been involved in research at…Charitable Giving3 min read
Dec 4, 2020Thanksgiving (Holidays) With the Family. Is It Worth It?This year is different. Most were not able to be with loved ones. Bummer, or was it? Come on, was it that bad or terrific? I’m sure many of us were disappointed, but some thought, “this Covid thing may have a silver lining.” Is there some good in this awful…Family3 min read
Dec 4, 2020I Wish I Were Smart or Very Good at One Thing.I Wish I Were Smart or Very Good at One Thing. Have you ever made that statement? Intelligence is great, but if you aren’t that gifted brainiac, then hopefully, you have an artistic or athletic side or are physically attractive. Unless you’re from Krypton and have superpowers, you will have…Inspiration4 min read
Oct 31, 2020Putting Pen to PaperI recently read a blog and was very impressed by the content and writing. I responded to the blog accordingly. If the writer of the article is reading this, you know who you are. As I was reading, my thought was, “I can’t write like this, but I wish I…Writing Tips3 min read