That Ain’t No Bull
December 11, 2020
I write a lot about my dad, Chubby. His guidance, inspiration, encouragement, and life lessons propelled me to a better life. Chubby earned the right to
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“What I lack in smarts, I make up for in work…and given how hard I have to work, I must not be that smart!”–Greg hague
I write a lot about my dad, Chubby. His guidance, inspiration, encouragement, and life lessons propelled me to a better life. Chubby earned the right to
It’s ironic…as I begin writing this article about language, I realize that the very subject I’m writing about is what gives me the ability to
Ever wonder where the word “buck” comes from? In the 18th century, buckskins (deerskins) were often traded as a form of barter. Ever hear someone say they had
A deadly virus is ravaging the country. It’s a national emergency. The quest to find an effective vaccine is critical. Sound like today? It was actually 1952. Before COVID, poliovirus
A few weeks ago I wrote the first article in a new series called The Key To Captivating. It was about interesting and often unknown facts that
It’s been about a week since the election. While some celebrate, others commiserate. I expect we can all rejoice at the disappearance of political ads. Now
The Plaza Hotel. I don’t have to tell you where it’s located (because you already know). 20 stories. 282 rooms. A Manhattan masterpiece. Over the past 113 years it
Hummingbirds can fly backwards and even upside down. Their shoulders have unique ball and socket joints that allow 180 degree wing rotation. This characteristic also
Many years ago my son, Brian, was excited to buy his first new car. He did weeks of research before deciding on a top of the line
In the late 1970’s I was invited to give a 20-minute presentation to over 1,000 Shaklee distributors in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I grew up. I had
October ’62. Cuba. Missiles. Blockade. Nuclear War?… I’m 14… old enough to know the mess we’re in. An American U-2 spy plane just photographed “hidden” Soviet SS-5 land-based
It started with a phone call from my son. Brian: “Hey Dad, have a few minutes to talk? I have a question.” Dad: “Hey Bri,
“O say can you see by the donzerly light. What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming…” When I was in elementary school, we sang
Remember? The age old tradition of opening the door for a lady?Did you ever ask yourself why ladies don’t open doors for guys?Where better to begin
Guy: Hey honey, I have something important to tell you. Want to know? Girl: Of course! Guy: Remember when you told me about the guy who never opened
Did you hear about the man caught flashing the Chapel? To be precise, the Sistine Chapel. Why would anyone commit such a lascivious act, especially in one
Some things just keep… hanging on. The girl (or guy) you asked out to the movie, and end up spending the rest of your life with.
Yep, it’s “throw the bum out” time… another election season. You see the signs. You see the attack ads. I hate it! It’s causing me
“Our strongest emotion is fear, and our strongest fear is fear of the unknown.” In March, our fear was of an unknown. Today, that fear is well known. A problem is a
Do you know the tale of the lustful loan shark? In a tiny Italian town many years ago a businessman owed a large sum of
I write a lot about my dad, Chubby. His guidance, inspiration, encouragement, and life lessons propelled me to a better life. Chubby earned the right to
It’s ironic…as I begin writing this article about language, I realize that the very subject I’m writing about is what gives me the ability to
Ever wonder where the word “buck” comes from? In the 18th century, buckskins (deerskins) were often traded as a form of barter. Ever hear someone say they had
A deadly virus is ravaging the country. It’s a national emergency. The quest to find an effective vaccine is critical. Sound like today? It was actually 1952. Before COVID, poliovirus
A few weeks ago I wrote the first article in a new series called The Key To Captivating. It was about interesting and often unknown facts that
It’s been about a week since the election. While some celebrate, others commiserate. I expect we can all rejoice at the disappearance of political ads. Now
The Plaza Hotel. I don’t have to tell you where it’s located (because you already know). 20 stories. 282 rooms. A Manhattan masterpiece. Over the past 113 years it
Hummingbirds can fly backwards and even upside down. Their shoulders have unique ball and socket joints that allow 180 degree wing rotation. This characteristic also
Many years ago my son, Brian, was excited to buy his first new car. He did weeks of research before deciding on a top of the line
In the late 1970’s I was invited to give a 20-minute presentation to over 1,000 Shaklee distributors in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I grew up. I had
October ’62. Cuba. Missiles. Blockade. Nuclear War?… I’m 14… old enough to know the mess we’re in. An American U-2 spy plane just photographed “hidden” Soviet SS-5 land-based
It started with a phone call from my son. Brian: “Hey Dad, have a few minutes to talk? I have a question.” Dad: “Hey Bri,
“O say can you see by the donzerly light. What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming…” When I was in elementary school, we sang
Remember? The age old tradition of opening the door for a lady?Did you ever ask yourself why ladies don’t open doors for guys?Where better to begin
Guy: Hey honey, I have something important to tell you. Want to know? Girl: Of course! Guy: Remember when you told me about the guy who never opened
Did you hear about the man caught flashing the Chapel? To be precise, the Sistine Chapel. Why would anyone commit such a lascivious act, especially in one
Some things just keep… hanging on. The girl (or guy) you asked out to the movie, and end up spending the rest of your life with.
Yep, it’s “throw the bum out” time… another election season. You see the signs. You see the attack ads. I hate it! It’s causing me
“Our strongest emotion is fear, and our strongest fear is fear of the unknown.” In March, our fear was of an unknown. Today, that fear is well known. A problem is a
Do you know the tale of the lustful loan shark? In a tiny Italian town many years ago a businessman owed a large sum of