W. Basketball Commentary: Opening impact
In tough games every single minute of play counts. Whether ahead of the opponent or trailing behind, players are expected to give it their all — every play, every minute […]
Tag: Opinion
Yes, no, maybe so — Everyone has the freedom to say “no”
Why is it that when people say “yes” they often mean to say “no?” You must decode whether they are being polite or genuine. No one wants to say “no” […]
Misplaced blame — Melania Trump deserves to be treated fairly, despite her marriage
Husbands and wives — despite a lifelong commitment — make bad choices. For years, women were to blame for a husband’s shenanigans. Now, it’s well known women aren’t liable for […]
Embrace it — Being cool doesn’t mean being a clone
Being extraordinary is nothing to be ashamed of, and it’s nothing to shame people for. When I was a kid, my parents told me that being myself is the best […]
M. Basketball Commentary: A fan-tastic turnout
As a sports fanatic, I could list a million and one reasons why I love sports. The games and the politics behind them fascinate me — everything is exciting and […]
Column: Look good, play good
Style matters. In business, the fashion industry and, of course, sports. Many people dress up to go to the grocery store, so why shouldn’t athletes pretty up for the court […]
Victims of nothing — Being a victim seems to be the next big thing
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but at least they’ll know I was offended. Trends can be scary. Trends can make people spend their money, invest their time or […]
More than gumballs — Immigration cannot be condensed to a pithy analogy
There is a popular video floating around Facebook called “Immigration Simplified Using Only Gumballs.” Each gumball represents one million people, and a man shows thousands of gumballs living on less […]
The art of motivation — Getting things done requires action and endurance
Motivation can be a mystery. One day it’s here, the next it’s gone. It is a dilemma when someone wants to be motivated but they don’t know how to get […]
Keeping up with the cabinet — An overview of a few of Trump’s cabinet picks and their confirmation hearings
Every time a new president steps into office, the country watches impatiently as they begin to make the White House their own. In the nearly two weeks since his inauguration, […]