Tales, trails and tails of a corporate drop-out
Cousin Derek: MMA Title Belt Holder I was one of six cousins standing out on the deck of my parents’ house for Christmas. Three of us grew up together; we were more like friends than cousins. The other three were brothers—and much younger. So much younger, in fact, I used to babysit two of them. … Read moreMixed Martial Arts: All In The Family
Brian Williams with House Budget Chair (and former RepublicanVP candidate) Paul Ryan before a packed studio in the Newseum discussing poverty in America on the 50th anniversary of President LBJ’s declaration of the War On Poverty. (A unique event, humbling/disturbing discussion and great experience I might add) NBC’s Brian Williams with Congressman Paul Ryan
I always thought it was tradition to give a small token of appreciation to routine service providers at Christmas. Paper carrier, Schawans driver, dog walker, etc… That was turned upside for me today when I picked up dry-cleaning from Joe down the road. As I turned to leave he wished us Merry Christmas, safe travels … Read moreFoTo FriDay 12/20/2013
Cleveland Heights jumped up my list of favorite neighborhoods. As I hustled up toward the cathedral I stopped at a light. The on-duty school/traffic/neighborhood officer called out to me, ‘you can go now, ain’t nobody comin’. I smiled, nodded and shuffled through the red light only to need to change directions and cross the intersection … Read moreSandy Hook Elementary, One Year Later
Big SnowStorm Output – Really I’m beginning to think we’ve reached the end of personal responsibility. I struggle figuring out where to begin. Two days in a row a little bit of adverse weather is projected for the area. Day one is a near bust—while snow, ice, sleet and rain are projected by a.m. rush … Read moreConfirmed: We Do Live In A Nanny State