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Reflections On Quitting Alcohol 40 Years Ago... (A Free Post)
Yesterday's piece here on a former mentor of mine passing, and other things lately, has me thinking hard about this. Let me share my experience…
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The Guy Little Ralph Called Coach Is Gone Now - But He Leaves A Lasting Legacy On So Many.
Richard "Craig" Vana made an impact on everyone he touched - in a very different time.
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The NHL's Grumpy Old Men
If you're not born into this old boys club - you'll never coach, or be a GM in the NHL.
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Friday Musings - Stars Win But I Don't See It Cause My Internet Was Out And Other Stuff.
Five hours without the internet at day's end is a pretty big challenge in 2026 - even for a guy who's pretty unplugged. And I made my Super Bowl futures…
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Alice In Borderland Takes You Far, Far Away...
The Netflix original series is actually that - original - and it's a wild ride.
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Thrown For A Loop
The final NFL regular weekend featured more than a few flops, reminders of how much elite QB play is needed, and a humdinger of a finale.
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Staying With It In The New Year
How do we keep the promises we make to ourselves when the world around us doesn't stop or slow down, and works hard to push back at us? The short answer…
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Oh - It's Mid Hockey Season Already?
We're close to the time when I start paying attention again to my Dallas Stars who are a serious contender, even if they're not the darlings of the…
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QB Play, Overly Myopic Clockwork, And The NFL Also Owns Christmas Now Too.
An NFL Christmas - three missed last second end zone throws - and - is everybody getting too cute with letting the clock run late?
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