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Appreciation

Appreciation

Representing Something Bigger Than Yourself

A person really doesn’t become whole, until he represents something bigger than himself.  –Coach Jim Valvano I was recently back on campus for a Duke University lacrosse game and had the pleasure of running along the Al Buehler trail.  This…

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“He’s Got Weight!”

A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives. –Jackie Robinson The funeral service for “Mr. Gene” Lefeged, a legendary figure in the Mater Dei School annals and a towering presence in his local neighborhood,…

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Finding A Safe Place

This Saturday was the 100th Anniversary celebration of my grade school, Blessed Sacrament.  And it was incredible to relive great memories and see so many old friends and nostalgic pictures.  The stories all blend together and get exaggerated over time,…

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Life and Death at Georgetown Prep

The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow.  Life is a crazy ride and nothing is guaranteed. –Eminem One of the great routines in my life is the early morning workouts at my old high school,…

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Our Journey Through the Hot Sand

Is there anything more glorious than spending a week at the beach?  Body surfing.  Trivial Pursuit Happy Hours.  Fireworks.  Fun Land.  Kohr Brothers Ice Cream.  Miniature Golf.  Did I mention the happy hours?  Okay, it’s worth another mention! This past…

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A Place That Always Feels Like Summer

Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name.—Cheers Theme Song Ah, summertime.  Something about the season makes us feel lighter.  More carefree.  Full of hope.  And whether we are planning our family vacations, upholding long-standing traditions, or embarking on…

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“They Think My 80-Foot Yacht is a Dinghy!”

Comparison is the thief of joy. –Franklin Delano Roosevelt I have the great privilege of working with clients from all sorts of unique backgrounds.  Variety keeps the conversations interesting and I am always curious how people arrive at various stations…

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Dan Danko and the Mack Daddy Compliment

I can live for two months on a good compliment. –Mark Twain A few years out of college, I worked my way into the wild world of advertising sales.  A good friend worked at American Trucking Association, and they needed…

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