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When I was a kid, I remember any time my brother and I had to share a candy bar, my mom made us divide it up in a very particular way. The rule was that the person who split that candy bar up, let the other person get first dibs on what half they wanted to take. This simple rule inspires the person who makes the break try to do their best to make things equal. It's a much better solution than my folks threatening punishment if the two halves were unequal. It's also a better solution than my brother and I resorting to bullying and violence to get our way. However, the only way that this system works is that if both parties agree, through a social contract. One built on trust rather than force. One constructed from the pursuit of fairness, not manipulation. When we make our own decisions or choose our leaders, we should expect the same. Trust not threats. Fairness over manipulation. Less bias rather than more.... And free choice. Having two sets of standards will result in confli

Last week turned out to be quite a ride to say the least... Intense times... What's been going on this past year with Covid, lockdowns, social unrest, riots, election disputes, more riots & national feelings of deep division... Things that we aren't used to experiencing to this degree here in the States. Something we're more used to seeing, 'over there' in other times and places, but not here, not now. Many are shocked and overwhelmed with what has been happening. Most people are wondering where their former life went. Did we fall asleep to wake up in some strange sci-fi dystopian movie?  Who's to Blame?! This side is blaming that side. Everyone shouting louder and pointing fingers. The Government, Democrats, Republicans, lobbyists, special interest groups, big tech, big pharma, the rich, the poor, black, white, immigrants, covid, the media (social & traditional), technology, fraud, corruption, conspiracy... 'Us' and 'them...' You and I..

  As the quote at the top of the page says: "When fear is the disease, faith & confidences are the medicine." ~Debasish Mridha It's easy to succumb to fear...  Resist that temptation! Have some Faith in yourself that you'll be able to handle what 2021 will throw at you.  That faith can be built on the Confidence of surviving 2020.  New Year's Resolutions!? I'll be completely honest with you, I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions... However, I AM big on reflecting on the past year and planning what I want to do in the upcoming year...  How are you building your Life!? Take some time to Reflect and Learn... Then look to the future.  Now things may or may not work out how you planned, but your ability to adapt and overcome will stem from the stability of the blueprint you put together.  The better the blueprint, the simpler it will be for you to transition and adapt.  But, you'll have to be flexible. Learn when to hold on and when to let go.  Don&

  Iron Mike Tyson still rocking it in his 54! I don't know if you got the chance to see Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.'s exhibition match a couple weeks back? I didn't watch it. Boxing is fine and all and I've seen numerous matches on TV as well as in person, but much like pretty much any other sport, I never really enjoyed watching any of it. A little here and there is alright, but for whatever reason I never got into being a viewer, let alone fan. I'll be honest, I have mixed feelings on the exhibition fight. Part of me wants to give those guys credit for getting 'in there' again at fifty something. That's awesome! Make some money. Relive your youth. Work what you got. Fifty is the new thirty! The 'other' part of me is like... Grow up. Move on.  But, first off. It's a free(ish) country. Do what you want. If you want to challenge yourself in that way for whatever reason, go for it! I get it... I like mixing it up too. Any of us  'old dogs&

  If You Know Me... You know that my favorite holiday is Halloween... Next is Thanksgiving... Then Christmas... Then Independence Day. To me Thanksgiving is punctuated by Christmas of course. They are like fraternal twins. Similar in spirit (speaking in a non-religious way), one of thankfulness, goodwill and love, but also different.  I come from a small, less-drama ridden family, so really both holiday's have been quite warm and cozy for me. They have brought a lifetime of good family memories. Now you might think because of my affinity for Halloween that my favorite movie would be Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissor Hands, or Gremlins this time of year. Well... they are alright, but certainly not my favorite. I do like me a little Holiday Cheer this time of year!  Here are my top 10 favorite Christmas movies: 1) A Charlie Brown Christmas 2) The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 3) A Christmas Story 4) Elf 5) It's a Wonderful Life 6) Star Wars Holiday Special 

My rock'n roll days. Probably taken in 90' or 92' I'm on your left w/the sunglasses. Mike is center stage singing I just got back from a funeral of an old friend of mine Mike. We're pictured above from a gig we were playing at back in 90' or 92'... Yes, yes, I had hair at one point! =)  I've played in bands since before I was even a teenager. Drums first, then guitar.  In 1988 a couple of guys that I trained martial arts with, Jim & Steve Seppela had a band called Borrowed Time. One of their guitarists left and they had an opening.  When Jim found out that I had been playing guitar in a few bands, he asked if I wanted to try out? I agreed to meet him at his house the following week.  I can still remember how nervous I was when I showed up at his house. I knew Steve, Jim's brother, who was on the drums... but I didn't know the other guy. Mike was a few years older than I and looked a lot like Tom Petty.  Boy could he play! AND sing too!   I wa