He's gone. Sure, he was not in my life that much these days, but nevertheless his music has always had a spot on my iPod and I have fond memories of what he brought ... musically speaking ... into my life. Growing up on Emerson back in Louisville, my mom...
I am getting the lucky privilege of having work pay to send me to San Francisco. Kristin and I are working with a production company to shoot a series of videos for CFED and so we are spending a few days out here. Since we have an office here in...
If you never watched Band of Brothers, shame on you. HBO kicked some serious ass with that miniseries, so it does not surprise me in the least that they are returning to the WWII battlefield but this time on the other side of the planet with Pacific. The trailer below...
Like everyone else these days, I know several people who have lost their jobs because of the recession. I feel awful for them and I hope they can find meaningful work soon. But if I may, please let me give you this one bit of advice:Don't Be Like This Guy!At...
I have slacked off on reporting the continuing results of my paper challenge, but at least I didn't slack off on actually collecting the paper and weighing it. So now you are getting two months' worth in one post.April's count was 3.58 pounds.May's count was 3.88 pounds.Seems like I am...
Beyond just reviewing the movies I see, I am sometimes compelled to tell this audience that a movie is so important that you darn-near need to drop what you are doing and watch it. Dear Zachary is that kind of movie. And it’s such a good movie that I don’t...
It's not always easy to describe the mission and work of CFED, the organization I work for. Simply, we are all about asset building and helping low- and middle-income people find ways to create assets and eventually break the cycle of poverty that exists in this nation. One of the...
I once read an article or watched a movie in which someone said something to the effect of, "I don't have time for fiction, history is thrilling enough." Now, I am not going to be so bold as that, but I have found that over the last few years I...
I guess I should rename this post series "Screwed in DC" or something along those lines. I may be technically moving to Maryland, but my love for DC does end even if my new house is three blocks from the district line. One thing I will be gaining, however, is...
So I set off this morning to do a good deed for the day, and my mom (as if on cue) came right in with a solid. She forwarded me this e-mail about how telemarketers at the end of month were going to start blasting my cell phone with sales...
I've not posted anything in a couple days, but don't you worry, I am going to go nuts on this space soon. Every day I find about 4 more things to write about, and I just have not had time yet to get it all out of me, but I...
So many years ago, a buddy of mine Dave gave me a business card with a simple word on it, "bullshit." I still have it, and I like to throw it out on a table when the occasion arrives that calls for it. Well, walking around DC the over the...