Merry Christmas to all! Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or neither, this is an important holiday. Whether you are Christian or not, this day can be meaningful for all. I think the principles of Christmas (peace on earth and good will towards all people) can hold true for everyone. If we can be more decent with
Category: Sports
Last Night’s Patriots Game
I didn’t watch it. It took a lot of mental effort. Don’t get me wrong, for I love watching football. And, I almost gave in. But, here’s what I was thinking: The “flow” author talked about how watching TV is leisure-ful, but that it doesn’t leave you feeling fulfilled Based on statistical projections at FiveThirtyEight.com,
My TB12 T-Shirt
I just bought this cool t-shirt. It’s about perseverance. #199 is where Tom Brady was drafted. To this day, he has a chip on his shoulder to prove the draft experts that they were wrong. Below, or here, is a video documenting the challenges Brady had to overcome, not just during Draft Day, but in high
‘No Such Thing as a Game-Day Player’
I remember getting up at 4.30 am to catch the 6 am shuttle to Newark, meeting up with my work colleagues, and then showing up at a client site by 8 am. Week after week. That wasn’t so bad, except that the manager of our team seemed pretty lost and insecure, over-compensating for both by
Autumn
I love the fall season. Football, soccer, kids back in school. Though we in New England technically are in summer, the signs of autumn are growing. Leaves are starting to turn and the morning air is chilly. Soon enough, the scent of smoke from fireplaces will permeate weekend mornings. I think I will cook a
A Very Emotional and Uplifting Speech
I’ve heard many speeches in my life. One that Curtis Martin recently gave (click here) is one of the best I’ve heard. Martin is a former pro football player, who used to be with the New England Patriots. He speaks about the impact that the team’s owner, Robert Kraft, had on his life–that, he in