The NFL is excellence explained. It’s the best place in the world for young men with a particular skill set to work. It’s where other men teach them how to refine their skill set. Together, they are The National Football League in a nut shell.
ACCEPTABLE LOSSES WITH EXCEPTIONS
January 23, 2025 by
Acceptable losses come with a line. Whether losses are acceptable or not usually depends on which side of the line you’re on. If friends and family are on one side, and you’re not? Either they’re on the loss side, or it’s you. Then what? Since I’ve been around a while, here’s a few ideas:
TRAUMA TELEVISION: NFL vs SVU
December 20, 2024 by
Trauma television: scenes where you look away. The NFL is a hard watch at the beginning of the season because we forget how violent it is. Then we get up to spreed. When injuries happen it’s, “Well that’s football.”
GROWING UP AND STAYING SHARP
November 19, 2024 by
Growing up is a decision. It’s a decision to be on time, show up ready to go, and inspire others by your example. Like writing a blog, lol. The biggest decision to make? Decide to stay sharp, in spite of having sons.
OLD FOLKS TALKING IT OUT ON TELEVISION
June 28, 2024 by
Why would old folks not rest on their laurels? Either they’re not tired, or they have no laurels. Last night’s Presidential Debate showed more than just the candidates. It also showed the problem with the format.
FOOD EVOLUTION ON TELEVISION
February 28, 2023 by
You can track food evolution from your TV watching schedule. Some shows have their people shoveling in grub. The Last Kingdom was a shovel-fest with royalty sitting down to a bowl of gruel fit for a king. Follow that with an episode of CHOPPED to complete the circle.
LEADERS LEAD, THAT’S WHY THEY’RE CALLED LEADERS
April 28, 2022 by
Everyone knows leaders lead. The big mystery is why anyone follows a leader. And if it’s a mystery to you, maybe you’re following the wrong leader. Or you’re married. Let’s break down the makings of a good leader and get things straightened out.
WATCHING TELEVISION AND WONDERING IF ‘THE ONE’ IS RIGHT
March 15, 2021 by
Watching television with my wife usually means murder mystery. The English-ier the better. Lately we’ve drifted into Law and Order: SVU. It’s always full of grizzly details that makes my skin crawl. Most recently we saw The One and my skin is still crawling. Is it good question to ask? Do you think you’re The […]
AMERICAN STEW, A RECIPE OF HOPE AND HEALTH
January 28, 2021 by
American stew, in spite of the name, is a delicate dish with a layered flavor profile. The ingredients are common to most every country, but the preparation and cooking temperature are the biggest difference. What American stew is not, is half-baked. It’s also not for diners who eat out of cans with a plastic fork, […]
YOUR POLITICAL DEBATE RIGHT HERE
October 16, 2015 by
Baby Boomers Saw The First Televised Political Debate With Nixon And Kennedy. The first televised political debate pitted seasoned pro Vice President Nixon against the young newcomer Senator John Kennedy. The young charger was four years younger than Nixon. They squared up for the biggest political prize in the land, leader of the free world. […]
