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As some of you may know, yesterday, September 24, was "National Punctuation Day".

I'm prone to levity in just about any situation. And, occasionally, much to my own personal embarrassment, in situations where it is neither desired nor recommended.

Having said that, a friend of mine is suffering from cancer. Not a situation that lends itself to much levity. But, looking at the CaringBridge.com website his wife is so diligently updating, it appeared that she was getting into a funk and life was… Continue

So, my wife and I have this running joke/line of conversation. It goes a little like the following:

She says, "I wish you'd either start earning a million dollars or win the lottery. I'm so sick of working, I can't stand it!"

I reply, "Tell you what, you're more talented than I ever dreamed of being. Why don't YOU start earning a million dollars and I'll go play the lottery. I mean, I love what I do. But it would be much easier dealing with those who DON'T love what I do if I didn't need the m… Continue

I actually wrote and used the passages mentioned here in a "Trainers With Talent" competition in Dallas years ago. I won first place, by the way.

Just imagine the worst training you've ever been through. Did others find it equally ineffective? Were there some that seemed to actually enjoy it?

Now, imagine the best training you've ever been through. What was the difference? Was it the trainer? Was it the entertainment factor? Was it maybe that the subject matter was something you liked? Did oth… Continue

After Michael Jackson's death, there was much finger pointing as to who was to blame. One of the individuals under the most scrutiny was his "personal physician"; whom (it was rumored) provided illegal prescription drugs to the pop star which may have contributed to his ultimate demise. Many reports began surfacing that, (here's a shocker), many stars and moguls have "concierge" doctors that provide them with similar services, writing prescriptions for whatever the "patient" may want.

"Presc… Continue

Just so you don't hear it from someone else first (my co-workers, family, etc), I'm going to announce it here, in the public forum, on the internet, in front of God and everyone first! Ok, are you ready? Is everyone paying attention? Here goes.........

I am a HYPOCRITE!!

Wow. That wasn't as hard as I thought. But it's true. I am a hypocrite on so many levels.

When I drive.

She's driving a Lexus SUV, wearing Dolce & Gabbana shades, fresh from the mani/pedi, and talkin… Continue