Song of the Month: “Drive" by Caamp Editor’s Note: Imagine a summer night on the river in Chicago, a venue called the Salt Shed with a view of the city in...
Editor’s note: This book will never be published for more than my immediate family and a few partners and friends but…should you wish to peek in on 200 years of...
My friend said, "I was born on third base." For those who don't follow baseball, that means he started life just one step away from scoring - with significant advantages...
Truly Funny: Dad's Pen My dad once reached for a pen in his pocket protector, but pulled out a rectal thermometer instead. He looked at the nurse waiting for prescription...
Editor’s Note: An obscure song by an obscure British band (though produced by Elvis Costello), this song caught my ear the other day and I remember tapping my feet to...
Editor’s Note: A recent article about “alternatives to “doomscrolling” suggested reading posts to songs on youtube.com as an option to getting trapped in the chaos of other media. Sounded weird...
Truly Funny: Linda From my sister, Linda, about a chat she had with her granddaughter recently. “Slowly, I'm trying to concoct a plan for the next couple years”, Linda said...
Book of The Month: “The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel”, by Douglas Brunt Editor’s Note: The past few years, I’ve enjoyed travelling into non-fiction history with a twist; true stories...
“Whoever says money can’t buy happiness hasn’t given enough away!” ---Alex Hormozi Editor’s Note: This quote was sent by my friend and editor, Mary Beth Conlee, seemed first...
My mother was the most inclusive person I've known. Her approach gifted me with the moral inclination to seek what I have in common with others more importantly than our...
Truly Funny: Skip Stories My sister, Kathleen’s late husband, Francis (Skip) Marx, was terminally ill in the spring of 1999. He was a very faithful Christian Catholic and a very...
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...
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...
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...
It startled me even as these words came out of my mouth. And the students at Ohio State's Fisher Business school would not let me get away without proof. Here’s...
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...
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...
Editor's note: I'm asking forgiveness from Mardy Grothe, whose first and last names I misspelled when citing his wonderful quote blog, www.drmardy.com , last month. Risk is an interesting topic,...