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As a reasoning man I never used to believe in intuition. I believed all action had to be based on a careful consideration of all known facts. Making a decision based on one’s “gut” seemed to be a foolish way to make one. However, earlier this year, I proved myself incorrect by following […]

I was simply dumbfounded by this article and this article about the IOC policy on Olympic athlete blogs. Basically their policy is that it is not allowed. They are not allowed to write about their personal experience at the games. Furthermore, they are not allowed to publish their own pictures or video even […]

A few weeks back, I commented that it is hard to go anywhere without having a heated discussion about the upcoming election. Sometimes it’s nice to lighten up a bit and laugh. Check out some of my favorite sources for political satire:

Thank you Jay for the link to JibJab!
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“Lose your wealth and you’ve lost nothing. Lose your health and you’ve lost something. Lose your character and you’ve lost everything.”
~Ben Lapadula

Growing up in Michigan, and having spent the last 3 years in New England, I can appreciate a good summer evening.
Today, the sun was shining and the temperature and humidity were perfect for a spot on the patio at Charley’s. There are few spots better for raising a tall frosty beverage with […]

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
~Mahatma Gandhi

Last night, I just could not go to sleep as I watched the Men’s Individual All-Around Final. I witnessed what most are calling the greatest comeback ever in gymnastics history. Throughout these games, I’ve been looking for a little bit of inspiration from these heretofore little-known athletes as they perform miraculously on the world […]