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Joseph Goldstein
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Joseph Goldstein

By Joseph Goldstein

March 27, 2019

we may give our time, our energy, our material possessions, our love.   All are expressions of caring, of compassion, of connection, and of renunciation—the ability to let go.  The beauty...
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No Self-made Man am I
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No Self-made Man am I

By Tim McCarthy

February 28, 2019

The temptation for folks my age with some success is to explain that we are “self-made”.  We proudly build our story around “starting with nothing” then we bloviate about the...
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Greatest Charts | Don McMillan

By Tim McCarthy

February 28, 2019

Editor's Comment:  This is our first try at video article instead of our usual print piece.  Seems worth it as I laughed most of the 9 minutes of this Don...
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I'm Only Sleeping
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I'm Only Sleeping

By The Beatles

November 29, 2018

Editor’s Comment: My son and I finally saw the Cirque du Soleil  performance of “LOVE” last month.  Since then, I’ve spent some time going through my collection of Beatles music...
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October Cartoon
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October Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

September 29, 2018

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Anthem
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Anthem

By Leonard Cohen

September 29, 2018

Editor’s Comment:   My friend, Marty Grothe, reminded me of this wonderful song.  Really it’s a poem.  Then my son, Kevin, sent me all the verses.  Then while looking it...
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Herman Melville
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Herman Melville

By Herman Melville

September 29, 2018

“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed."”       -Herman Melville
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

By George Harrison

July 27, 2018

Editor’s Comment:   The Beatles covered such a broad array of styles that my “fandom” is highly selective.  This, along with a half dozen others, is epic in my view;...
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This Much I Know
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This Much I Know

By Tim McCarthy

June 28, 2018

Over the next few months, this blog will feature the very few things I’m sure about.  Below is my wire-frame.  Each month, I’ll get into a bit of background about...
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July Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

June 28, 2018

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What Was It Like
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What Was It Like

By Joan As Police Woman

June 28, 2018

Editor’s comment:  I was driving my 34 year old daughter to the airport to go home to Chicago.  She downloaded this song to my I-Tunes and said, “this makes me...
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Birthplace
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Birthplace

By Flock of Dimes

April 30, 2018

Editor’s comment:   This month’s favorite is courtesy (again) of my daughter, Caitlin.  It gives me (and her) chills. Favorite lyric:  " You are a suitcase I never unpacked; I am...
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Kent Neburn
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Kent Neburn

By Kent Neburn

April 30, 2018

"Do we really need much more than this? To honor the dawn. To visit a garden. To talk to a friend. To contemplate a cloud. To cherish a meal. To...
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Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week
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Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week

April 30, 2018

Editor’s comment:   Dr. Mardy Grothe is a guy I’ve followed since seeing him as a Vistage speaker 20+ years ago. His Saturday night posts (last week is featured below)...
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More Expressions
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More Expressions

By Tim McCarthy

March 27, 2018

Last month I shared expressions that have guided me over time, then invited you all to share with me.  Some interesting responses follow. The “Bad”: “If it ain’t broke, don’t...
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Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou

By Maya Angelou

March 27, 2018

"I do not represent blacks or tall women, or women or Samoans or Californians or Americans. Or rather I hope I do, because I am all those things. But that...
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Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS
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Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS

By Joby Warrick

March 27, 2018

Editor’s comment:   When this book was among Gates’ recommendations, I jumped at it.  I’ve never put together anything coherent about the jihadist movement until some things connected through this...
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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow
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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow

By Tim McCarthy

February 25, 2018

I’m a curious guy so I try to listen carefully for thoughts from others that might guide my actions.  I’ve always preferred learning from someone else’s pain rather than my...
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Eleanor Roosevelt
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Eleanor Roosevelt

By Eleanor Roosevelt

February 25, 2018

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
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February Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

January 31, 2018

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Invictus

By William Ernest Henley

January 31, 2018

Out of the night that covers me,       Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be       For my unconquerable soul.   In the fell clutch...
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