Any Birdies Today?
Thanks to the return (finally!) of televised professional golf, I’ve had that sport on my mind. Many years ago,... Read More →
Two of Life’s Most Important Words
Two of the most important words are also among the first ones we typically learn as children: “thank you.”... Read More →
When You Get the Chance, Dance
When I was a young man, my mother once gave me some advice for how to meet girls. She... Read More →
The 80-20 Rule
It’s been said that in (good) relationships we typically like 80% of the things about a person, and dislike... Read More →
A Tribute to My Mom
My mother, Betty Waldron, passed away earlier this week at the age of 87. I wanted to honor her... Read More →
Talk Less, Listen More
In light of recent national events, this seemed like an appropriate Words of Encouragement essay to share this... Read More →
Life Comes At You Fast
After finishing the last game of my senior football season, I returned to Virginia Tech. Our team had just... Read More →
“Mikey Sunshine”
There is a dive restaurant/bar where I occasionally stop for a cold beer – or at least, where I... Read More →
It’s OK to Be a Copycat if You Copy the Right Cat
A friend of mine, Donovan Simpson, is an entrepreneur who runs a farmer’s market. He told me about his... Read More →
Weekend Words – You Can’t Handle the Truth
Many of you may recognize this famous line from the final riveting courtroom scene in the movie “A Few... Read More →