Posted in April 6th, 2015
It is very interesting to me that one of the best college basketball games in a very long time is being overshadowed by the immaturity of some “one and dones”. The desire of TBS and ESPN to hype the NBA, and lack of focus on a very well coached, very skilled TEAM that made it […]
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Posted in September 3rd, 2014
This was fun A Candid Conversation with B.L.
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Posted in August 20th, 2014
Work: In physics, a force is said to do work when acting on a body there is a displacement of the point of application in the direction of the force. In thermodynamics, work performed by a system is the energy transferred by the system to another that is accounted for by changes in the external […]
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Posted in August 10th, 2014
Work has begun on the movie version of Considering SomeplacElse…our screenwriter would like some casting suggestions…Any ideas? And, if you happen to be in Des Moines Iowa, you can check out other projects Brent is working on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP0tOVO3shQ
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Posted in May 5th, 2014
When I am feeling overwhelmed by the possibilities of tomorrow, the reality of the day, and the fact that too many are dwelling in yesterday…I have a ritual, of sorts: First I grab my 50 year old Bible and re-read 1st Timothy 4:14…”Do not neglect the gift that was given you…” My Pastor gave me this […]
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Posted in March 2nd, 2014
Fashion: A prevailing custom or style Fa: A long, long way to run FaShun: embracing a prevailing custom or style while failing to appreciate what got you here. I walked past the line of women sequestered inside the velvet rope waiting for the opportunity to enter an “outlet” store selling purses for $300 and up. I entered the WiFi […]
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Posted in February 2nd, 2014
Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It’s the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It’s the crucial element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want, power […]
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Posted in January 20th, 2014
Had a radio interview last week, was asked to talk about unemployment…I didn’t really get a chance to share MY views but that is how these things go. Here is what I wanted to get across: your book title or area of expertise Considering SomeplacElse A modern myth about that last 5 days of a utopian […]
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Posted in June 30th, 2013
I was asked to post my optimist joke from Tuesdays’ presentation at Changing Hands Book Store. Sometimes you just have to be able to READ stuff. An Optimist and a Pessimist walk into a bar on 2 for 1 night. The optimist says, “Bartender, drinks for my pessimist friend and I”. The bartender takes out 2 glasses […]
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Posted in June 22nd, 2013
On Saturday, June 15th (National Smiles Day) Contagious Optimism was officially “released” by Viva Editions. I am proud to be listed as 1 of 100+ “co-authors” in this 1st volume and I urge you to not just buy/read the book, but to contemplate the message being delivered and consider the very slight change in focus […]
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