Periodically the Tides Rise
While flying from Atlanta to Cincinnati, I watched an episode of a food show hosted by actor Stanley Tucci. In the show, Tucci travels...
“Don’t” is Not the Same as “Can’t”
Kenny Smith played professional basketball for 10 seasons. He won two championships with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995. I recently...
Which Direction are You Fighting?
I was recently watching a TV show set in the context of an athletic team. In this particular episode, a player was at odds with a teammate...
Making Room
As Director of Basketball Operations, it was my responsibility to book hotels rooms for our team. I began the process of reserving rooms...
Human Bank Accounts
On December 2, 2023, the University of Central Oklahoma Men’s Basketball team defeated Lincoln University 79-55. A resounding win for the...
It Can be Below and Above
When I worked as the Director of Ops for Mercer University Basketball, we would get a new group of Graduate Assistants (GA’s) each...
Turkey and Dressing with a Side of Arguing
It’s Thanksgiving week! Many of us are making plans to be around family this week as we enjoy time away from work, good food, and...
She Touched it and It Was Immediately Spoiled
The food counter at Panera is an interesting place. When food is ready for pick-up, the employee hollers the person’s name and that...
Eric Davis Said He Wouldn’t Change a Thing
I was recently at an event where Eric Davis and Darryl Strawberry did a Q&A about their lives and careers in Major League Baseball. The...