Introduction

Back in the day, I was a corporate road warrior with an “Up in the Air” lifestyle. Every week, I was on a plane to various locales throughout the United States. After a while, I became completely de-sensitized to the…

Every November our backyard is littered with red, brown, and yellow leaves that overwhelm the grass below.  And every year I vow get out the old-school rake and tarp and scoop them up myself.  But, instead, every year I watch a team…

The Chicago Cubs ended an unprecedented 108-year  World Series baseball drought in dramatic fashion last Wednesday night.  Both the players and their resilient fan base erupted with unbridled joy after years of heartache and futility.  While it was a remarkable victory in its…

The National Football League is in full swing in late October as teams fight their way into mid-season form.  As I reclined to watch for a few minutes on Sunday, I witnessed something all too common in sports these days.  The…

For me, the golf course is a place where limiting beliefs blossom.  So as I prepared for my uphill, blind shot to the hole, a thousand negative thoughts swirled through my head.  But on the follow through, I made smooth contact with the ball…

The nights are crisp.  The days are shorter.  And the smell of leaves and football is in the air.  As Fall descends on the East Coast, the changing season is a catalyst for multiple family traditions.  For the Clark Household, this means a major…

Unfortunately, even hurricanes can be resilient.  Hurricane Matthew devastated the Caribbean this past week leaving deadly destruction in Haiti and unleashing extensive damage in The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Cuba.  Instead of losing steam, the Category 5 Hurricane maintained its ferocity and slammed into the Southeastern…

I don’t follow too many hard and fast rules in my life.  Generally, I believe there are areas of gray and each decision and action is subject to change and interpretation depending on the circumstances.  However, I do steadfastly adhere to two ironclad…

Just when we thought the Ryan Lochte circus was over, along comes the “Dancing With the Stars” debacle!  Public embarrassment.  Security guard takedowns.  Vicious shouting matches.  When you book Ryan Lochte these days, controversy and spectacle comes with the territory.  And as much as I…

Fall is officially here and football season is in full swing in the USA (I have to qualify that now thanks to my new global audience!).   Professional, college, high school and youth leagues all collide in a swirl of grit and athleticism.  The…