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Re-posting this 2013 piece in honor and remembrance of my dear and great friend, Algie.  Al’s wife called me Saturday evening to share that, after a long and hard-fought battle for his health, he went home on Friday.  There’s no … Continue reading →

Feb 9, 1825 – the US House of Representatives breaks an Electoral College tie by voting John Quincy Adams President of the United States. Feb 9, 1895 – William Morgan invents volleyball. Feb 9, 1900 – The Davis Cup is … Continue reading →

We assume a great deal of titles in this life.  Consider that, in my own life, I’ve been called “son…student…center fielder…bagger…squad leader…specialist…executive director…administrator…chairman…vice president…friend…brother…and husband.”  I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting.  But the most important and, truly the only one … Continue reading →

So, I saw the Lincoln movie last weekend.  Great film…extraordinary.  And for those of you who know me well, you know that the last docudrama I saw in a full-blown cinema was “Ghandi” in 1982 – and, while Ben Kingsley … Continue reading →

Many weekday mornings, I’m in the office fairly early – usually before 07:00.  The typical exception is an early flight to one of the many areas of the country where I’m fortunate to have work with great team members.  This … Continue reading →

“The retro art of expressing thanks or congratulations or regret with a handwritten note is the sure way to secure another’s attention.”            – Mitch Thrower (author, entrepreneur, and 22x Ironman triathlete) I’ve been spending a lot of time lately … Continue reading →

In his 1985 solo debut album, Sting sang of the “Russians” and the looming threat of the Cold War and its assured destruction.  Interestingly, some of the very same lyrics apply to today’s Russia… “In Europe and America, there’s a … Continue reading →

Hey, thanks for stoppin’ in.  I hope you’ll take a few minutes to look over what I’ve posted so far. If you like it, please click on “follow” and sign up to receive my next posts.  You’ll get an e-mail … Continue reading →

“Turn the page, continue reading, and let the next story begin…”            – Suzanne Weyn – “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” Quick trip.  Airports.  Pleasantly cheerful TSA.  New Year’s Eve. Friends gathering.  Food and beverages ready.  Anticipation. Surprise!  A dear friend’s … Continue reading →

Five minutes of the daily news is enough to make anyone a bit cynical and jaded.  Newtown, CT.  Webster, NY.  Pakistan.  Fiscal cliffs.  Plunging markets.  Unemployment.  “Where?” we ask.  “Where is the good news?” I had the opportunity to hear … Continue reading →