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Thoughts and Prayers…Again.

Thoughts and Prayers…Again. I don’t want to write about the most recent school shooting. I don’t want to have to. I can’t believe there is such a thing as school…

These Aren’t Difficult Times

These aren’t difficult times. Things aren’t uncertain. A very small percent of Americans are truly facing uncertainty, difficulty or danger. The truth is these may be uncomfortable times. Perhaps frustrating…

I’m Volunteering to Honor Hoosier Heroes

Have you heard of Indy Honor Flight? I just joined this fantastic organization as a volunteer, and you have to hear about them! Indy Honor Flight, an all-Volunteer organization, takes…
Indy Honor Flight

Why Fitness is Important to Me

I turn 40 years old this year. (Wow, I just typed that!) This next chapter in my life is fascinating. However, my most significant concern is staying healthy. The reasons…

12 Books That Impacted Me as a Leader

I finally tackled the task of unpacking several boxes of books that have been neglected for a few years now. As I sorted through the boxes, I reminisced when I…

People Are Offended By Dr. King’s Voice?

Use of Dr. King’s voice caused outrage Apparently there is a huge outrage over Dodge Ram’s Super Bowl commercial featuring the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I watched…

I Don’t Care About Communicating Anymore!

As a communication major, I have always taken seriously the importance of good communication. Those that have worked with me will certainly agree that I have consistently emphasized good communication.…

Man, Whatcha Do?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a repost from my old blog. Original Post 4/18/11 Do you have a friend or colleague that is getting ready to start a new job? Perhaps…

This Is It! – Commencement Speech

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a “speech” I wrote in 2010. I’m re-posting it (unedited) from my old blog.   This Is It! Commencement Speech 2010 NO! I was not asked…

He Served, Shared and Loved.

Eulogy: He Served, Shared and Loved (originally titled Obituary for Micah A Maxwell, but I decided differently over concern for the “shock” factor…) With little fanfare, my thirty-third birthday arrived…

Dear Son: A Father’s Day Letter

Each year on Father’s Day I write a personal note to my late father as a tribute. This year I felt an urge to write a letter FROM him. In…