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Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt

By Anderson Cooper

March 31, 2025

Book of The Month: “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty”, by Anderson Cooper Editor’s Note: I’m not much for reading about celebrity excess and therefore you may want...
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Truly Funny |  Brothers
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Truly Funny |  Brothers

By Tim McCarthy

March 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Brothers My two brothers, Miller and Terry, were very fiery personalities, often hanging on the precipice of fistfights. They were also quick witted and funny. During one dinner...
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The Demon of Unrest
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The Demon of Unrest

By Erik Larson

March 3, 2025

Book of The Month: “The Demon of Unrest”, by Erik Larson Larson adds great research to his ability as a great storyteller. He makes actual history more interesting. While it...
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Dark Star
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Dark Star

By Crosby Stills and Nash

February 27, 2025

Editor’s note: The last few years I’ve enjoyed digging more deeply into my favorite band of all time. In doing so, I’m getting back to some of their more obscure...
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game

By Tim McCarthy

February 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Notre Dame Game This year’s college title game between Notre Dame and Ohio State brought back memories of my eldest brother, Bill, avid Irish fan inviting his little...
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Little Blue
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Little Blue

By Jacob Collier

January 28, 2025

Editor’s note: I’ve played this many times since my sister, Felicia, shared it with me. Beautiful acoustic guitar playing, a virtuoso soloist, haunting voices in the choir and good camera...
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Write or Speak Your History
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Write or Speak Your History

By Tim McCarthy

December 30, 2024

My dear friend, Mardy Grothe, often inspires me with his weekly blog, which you can subscribe to at www.drmardy.com. Mardy has spent much of his life collecting and publishing books...
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change

By Seamus Heaney

December 30, 2024

"So hope for a great sea-change On the far side of revenge. Believe that a further shore Is reachable from here. Believe in miracles And cures and healing wells. Hope...
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I am Pilgrim
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I am Pilgrim

By Terry Hayes

December 30, 2024

Book of The Month: "I am Pilgrim" by Terry Hayes Editor’s note: I love mysteries and thrillers that are deep, filled with varied characters, cover the world with fast-paced portrayals...
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Truly Funny |  Question
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Truly Funny |  Question

By Tim McCarthy

December 30, 2024

Truly Funny: Question Over the years, quips that make me laugh end up being part of my common responses. I was in my first job in politics when I turned...
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees

By Tim McCarthy

December 2, 2024

Truly Funny: Calculating Fees During the days ad agencies were transforming from commission-based to fee-based compensation, we asked the chairman of our ad agency how he calculated the fees we...
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The Good News You May Have Missed
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The Good News You May Have Missed

By Angus Hervey

December 2, 2024

Book of The Month: "The Good News You May Have Missed" by Angus Hervey Editor’s note: No, it’s not a book, it is an 8-minute TED talk. Dr. Hervey is...
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Live Learn
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Live Learn

By The California Honeydrops

December 2, 2024

Song of the Month:  “Live Learn” by The California Honeydrops Editor’s note: Thanks to son, Kevin, for turning me on to this obscure band. This song represents their style well,...
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Don’t Get Mad, Get Busy
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Don’t Get Mad, Get Busy

By Tim McCarthy

December 2, 2024

There is no question that we, the people, have spoken. All three branches of government have been won by populist conservatives. The executive, legislative and judicial branch will be led...
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Funny Thing |  Agency Chairman
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Funny Thing |  Agency Chairman

By Tim McCarthy

October 31, 2024

Truly Funny: Agency Chairman Another one from my young advertising career…I took great pride in being a “rising star” in our agency. One day when I must have been a...
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A Little Max (Parfait)
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A Little Max (Parfait)

By Duke Ellington

October 31, 2024

Song of the Month:  “A Little Max (Parfait)” by Duke Ellington Editor’s note: I’m not a dedicated jazz fan but have enjoyed what I would term, jazz light, all my...
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Golden Rule 1.a, 1.b, and 1.c
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Golden Rule 1.a, 1.b, and 1.c

By Tim McCarthy

October 31, 2024

The best version of the golden rule is: “Treat others as you wish to be treated”. Ideally, that would be the only rule we need. But for real life, which...
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Funny Thing |  Beach Boy Fans
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Funny Thing |  Beach Boy Fans

By Tim McCarthy

September 30, 2024

Truly Funny: Beach Boy Fans I was an aspiring young ad agency executive, and our shop hired legendary ad man Bill Hesse to help us make new business presentation to...
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The Nickel Boys
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The Nickel Boys

By Colson Whitehead Editor

September 30, 2024

Book of The Month: "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead Editor’s note: This is the third Whitehead book I’ve featured. After enjoying his fictional character portrayals of 1970’s Harlem, I...
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Old Man
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Old Man

By Neil Young

September 30, 2024

Song of the Month:  “Old Man” by Neil Young Editor’s note: Befitting this month’s topic, here’s an oldie from my college days. Favorite lyric: “Old man, take a look at...
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Here’s to Life
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Here’s to Life

By Richard Lederer

September 30, 2024

  Now that I am full of years and white of hair and the evening star glows in the sky, I know that as my life accumulates, I am surprised...
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