Cold? Tired? True, that.

Is it just me, or is everyone feeling a little cold and tired?Hey, I'm cold and tired. I'm tired of the economy and international suffering. And I'm mainly tired of being cold. (And, in my neighborhood, it's cold.) You?[cold + tired] = ?Does the...

Next: The Odd Couple. But why?

Last summer's independent community production of Our Town in Bexley was an optimal experience. Audience, crew, cast, sponsors — all united in an expertly produced communal celebration of art, contemplation and enlightenment.For me, of course, it was a defining...

Last Roll of 2008

When the going gets tough, the tough get bowling.My Life Long Belief: Every great year includes some bowling. Status for 2009: You haven’t bowled yet this year. So it’s come to this… Plan: We are going bowling before nightfall on New Year’s...

Redemption Song

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but our self can free our minds."Bob Marley never wrote a better song than "Redemption Song."Here's Bob in 1980, late in his life. Here's an older version. It's differently...

Free Speech

What happens when thousands of expressive people offer their insights and experiences?Looks like we are about to find out.During the first two weeks of SpeakerSite's pre-launch, hundreds of public speakers and event planners have joined. (We'll cross the...

Better Be Right

About 15 years ago, I was working with a client.He happened to be black.(I still don't like that phrase, happen to be. We use that phrase when we mean, "He was [demographic], but it wasn't important to our relationship." Fair enough. But you know...