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A True Hero. The Coach. Slurp Anyone? Wait, Its AC/DC. Oscar Rocks. We have all seen movies centered around a hero. The fatal flaw of the tragic hero, one example being Oedipus. The superhuman abilities of a superhero, with Batman coming to mind. Then there is the unwilling hero, someone who present themselves as reluctant… Continue reading Heroism. Nick. Etiquette. Thoughts. Composure. Pure Talent.

Doing the Right Thing. The Change of Season. Gender and Gender Identification. A Wounded Warrior. The Violin at its Best. When in the moment, with competitive juices flowing, sportsmanship is not always top-of-mind. Sure, archery is different than basketball, and swimming different than soccer, but no matter the competition an athlete’s behavior can sometimes go… Continue reading Fair Play. Fall Sports. Is He/She? Heroism. Pure Talent.

Sha’Carri Richardson. Bring Us Back in February? Changing the Weather. Stop Laughing at Me. Barracuda Never Done Better. Confidence can be defined in many different ways. The Cambridge dictionary defines the word confidence as the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future. After taking in… Continue reading Confidence. Lost in Space? Godzilla Again. Power Ballads. Pure Talent.

Messi, Anatoly & Metallica. Answers Please. Prince At His Best. What does it feel like to be revered? The word ‘revered’ comes from the Latin word ‘revereri‘ which literally means to greatly fear. While that is the pure definition, being revered usually relates to someone or something being held in high regard. Dignitaries, sports icons,… Continue reading Reverence. More Questions. Pure Talent.

Sundown Town. Expressionist. Five Thoughts for the End of July. Who’s That Lady. Before moving to Orlando, Florida seven years ago, I spent much of my life in the Atlanta area. For various reasons I sometimes traveled to the Huntsville, Alabama area. Huntsville is a growing city with an economy that continues to prosper, anchored… Continue reading Discrimination. Mr. Bean. Thinking. Pure Talent.

Unbiased Companionship. ‘The Blue Screen.’ Paris is Ready. A Dream Come True. Niko Moon. I could not agree more with Corey Ford’s quote. Animals, specifically dogs, have been part of my life for a long time. I have had some great dogs, all with a mind of their own but for the most part, loving… Continue reading Dogs. The Olympiad. Cybersecurity. Carter & Minnesota United. Pure Talent.

Making the World Better. Jaws is Back. Mid-July Takes. Give Me Some Bad Company. Tom Hanks’ quote including the phrase “…or do I not bother” is troubling. Is Hanks referring to the general population or is he specifically thinking about individuals born between 1997 and 2012, also known as Gen Z. To be clear, Gen… Continue reading Gen Z. Shark Week. Thoughts. Paul Rodgers.

Does The Asteroid Redirect Program Work? Halfway to 2025. Fly The Flag. Precision At Its Finest. The earth has had asteroid ‘near’ misses – which thankfully in scientific terms means skirting earth by 2,000 – 6,000 miles. Fortunately, about once a year, an asteroid about the size of an automobile does hit earth’s atmosphere but… Continue reading Today is Asteroid Day! Things, I Think. Independence Day. Drum It.

Listen and Enjoy. An exaggeration from Dick Clark? I do not think so as many of us, upon hearing a song from the past, reflect on where we were, and just as importantly who we were at that time. One example: The bar at The Mutiny Hotel in Miami’s Coconut Grove district, made famous by… Continue reading Music.

Energy Draining. There is Only One Trunk Monkey. It is Already Mid-June. Does Your Dog Bite? The Theme. I have stood my ground regarding politics. While I do care about the welfare of the United States, I long ago divorced myself from the political divide, or for that matter, politics in general. My friends and… Continue reading Politics Aside. Theft Prevention. Thoughts. Clouseau. Henry Mancini.