This is going to be complicated. I say that because talking about domestic violence usually is. One of the problems that makes such a conversation so convoluted and complicated stems from the notion that the issue itself is treated so black & white. “You don’t hit a woman, ever.” While I agree with the sentiment wholeheartedly, I just don’t think… Read more →
You’ve heard the horror stories at some point or another. Guy goes into the hospital for routine work, and something catastrophic happens. Sometimes the surgeon leaves medical equipment where he performed surgery. In other rare occasions, the surgical team will cut off the wrong leg. However, every once in awhile, surgeons find a way to really shit the bed on… Read more →
“There aren’t any heroes…they die young.” That was the endearing attitude of iconic TV-detective Jim Rockford, played with both class and a rugged grace by James Garner, who passed away yesterday at the age of 86. When it comes to Garner, I think Rockford was wrong about heroes dying young. For me, Garner was both an actual real-life hero, (he… Read more →
There are some days where you just have to throw your hands up and say, “uncle”. I’ve never been one for religion, particularly because how easy “the word of God” is used to shield scoundrels. If God is your bag, have at it, but I asked to be dealt out of that game awhile ago. And it’s news like a… Read more →
We lost Jim Valvano 21 years ago last April. What we didn’t lose, however, was his message. When he stood upon the stage to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award, he was frail, weak, yet with what fire he could muster, Jimmy V gave a speech for the ages…one that I’m sure no one expected would become so iconic… Read more →
