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  • Let’s make every day, National Creativity Day

    I am writing this blog post on May 30, a date I just found out this morning is designated as National Creativity Day. I hope everyone is having a creative day, but more importantly I hope you understand the role creativity plays in everyone’s life. It matters not if you are an artist, a plumber,…

  • MLB must recognize gambling as an addiction and treat it the same as other addictions

    In this post, I comment on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson from baseball’s permanently ineligible list. Years ago, Shoeless Joe Jackson of the Chicago White Sox and Pete Rose, primarily of the Cincinnati Reds, were each involved in gambling scandals related to the game of baseball. As…

  • Everyone should celebrate World Book Day

    In this post, I recognize World Book Day, an annual event celebrating books, the privilege of being able to read, and encouraging children to read. I know I just blogged about Record Store Day a few weeks ago, but once I learned April 23, 2025, is World Book Day I knew I had to include…

  • Record Store Day reminds me of the 1970s and the Gallery of Sound

    In this post, I celebrate Record Store Day, an annual event held each April specifically to celebrate vinyl record enthusiasts and the popularity of vinyl records. This Saturday, April 12, is Record Store Day 2025, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the culture of vinyl record enthusiasts. My sons, Derek and Dylan, both musicians, count…

  • World Poetry Day promotes creative expression and bringing people together

    In this post, I celebrate World Poetry Day, honor some of my favorite poets, and share an original poem from an upcoming book I am writing. I write this post on March 21, 2025 – World Poetry Day – as I continue work on my upcoming book, Especially the Branches – Observations, Musings, and Lessons.…

  • Remembering James Harrison, blood plasma donor extraordinaire

    In this post, I offer my thoughts on the passing of James Harrison, the incredible blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies with his rare blood plasma. Despite the ongoing need, many people say they are not able to donate blood because they fear needles. Then there is James Harrison, the Australian man who extended…

Table of Contents – All Blog Posts To-Date

4/15/26 – Remembering the Great Jackie Robinson and Other Important Equality Trailblazers
3/27/26 – Coach John Wooden’s Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success
3/17/26 – The 1440 Daily Digest – unbiased news to stay well-informed; not news addicted
2/20/26 – Active Listening &Thinking Before Speaking is Great Advice for Everyone
2/9/26 – Stretching Our Comfort Zones for More Fulfillment, Happiness, and Accomplishments
1/12/26 – Yogi Berra: “I really didn’t say everything I said.” Maybe so, but let’s appreciate the wisdom anyway.
1/1/26 – Happy 2026 – Let’s strive to make it the Year of Positive Thought and Imagination
12/24/25 – The Duke and Memories of a Perfect Christmas
12/9/25 – 45 Years Later: John Lennon…Watching the Wheels Go ‘Round and ‘Round
12/4/25 – Teen Generation Raising the Bar for News Media?
11/26/25 – Bohemian Rhapsody Turns 50-Years-Old
11/21/25 – Words of Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson
11/6/25 – Be SMART when you ask for help…and also when helping others
10/23/25 – The wisdom of George Dawson – It’s never too late to learn something new or do something different
10/8/25 – The Many Lessons from Tom Petty
9/24/25 – Respectful Communication: Mastering the Power of Words through what we say and what we hear
9/14/25 – “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.”
9/4/25 – Lee Corso, Cliff Drysdale, and other voices of our lives
8/26/25 – Remember when we were told to keep our opinions to ourselves?
8/3/25 – US Open Dating Game: Promotion for Promotion’s Sake
7/29/25 – Observations & Thoughts from Induction Day in Cooperstown
7/16/25 – Young Guns Moving Men’s Tennis into the next generation of greatness Know the Power of Good Public Relations
7/9/25 – Following The DTSSTY Principle
7/3/25 – Taking Responsibility & Apologizing…What a Concept
5/30/25 – Let’s make every day, National Creativity Day
5/13/25 – MLB must recognize gambling as an addiction and treat it the same as other addictions
4/23/25 – Everyone should celebrate World Book Day
4/11/25 – Record Store Day reminds me of the 1970s and the Gallery of Sound
3/22/25 – World Poetry Day promotes creative expression and bringing people together
3/3/25 – Remembering James Harrison, blood plasma donor extraordinaire
2/25/25 – Will the Eagles miss ‘super’ opportunity by declining invitation to the White House?
2/3/25 – Quick thinking while in the spotlight
1/11/25 – Remember the past so we don’t repeat it
1/4/25 – Bob Dylan movie rekindles interest in his words
12/14/25 – UPenn’s communication falls short in time of crisis
11/22/24 – Conceptual Art Goes Bananas
10/20/24 – Delta Airlines Needs Common Sense Lessons
10/9/24 – Frances Tiafoe: “I’ll be better for y’all.”
10/4/24 – Much more than the ‘Comet of the Century’
9/18/24 – The Necessary Art of Cursive Writing…
9/18/24 – I’m With You, Pharrell …
8/29/24 – Wayne Dyer to the Rescue…
8/23/24 – Shout Out to Mollie & Georgie for Dog Month
8/23/24 – And You Thought the School Bus is Dangerous…
8/23/24 – Start Your Day Off Right…

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