I am not one who likes to write about current events. I like ideas and concepts, but stories tied to current events lose their momentum once the moment passes. Yet the unfolding horror story that is the Penn State scandal has left too many of us troubled. I cannot say much for what women think, [...]
Full Story »#11Words
Back in mid-May, an odd hashtag caught my eye on Twitter – #11words. For the most part, it seemed to consist of folks tweeting short suggestions and odd bits of wisdom, like “Imagine your tombstone. Like the epithet? If not, fix it now,” “Better to set high goals and miss than achieve low goals,” and [...]
Full Story »Personal Improvement Begins with Baby Steps
I joined the gym recently. After reading this statement, allow yourself 5 minutes to laugh uncontrollably. So, yes. I joined the gym last Monday. I bought gym-friendly clothes, invested in ZigTechs, and shelled out a year’s worth of membership fees and personal trainer fees to improve this weak physique. If you know me, even slightly, [...]
Full Story »New Man Code: Lesson One
As the last of my brothers graduates from college this year. The Headen men will have reached a new level of adulthood and will be preparing themselves to take the reins of leading the family. As the oldest there are a few lessons I will need to drill into my brothers. I have learned them [...]
Full Story »St. Patrick’s Day – More Than Just an Excuse to Get Drunk
I’m not going to lie. Whenever March 17 begins rearing its inebriated head around the corner, I subconsciously conjure up images of my friends and me at our local watering hole laughing it up and pointing out the party poopers who aren’t wearing green. The speakers of the place usually blast the greatest hits of [...]
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