Neither of them deserved this, but who does? Nobody in my mind. Nobody! So many times in our lives it really doesn’t have to be this way. It really doesn’t. We just choose it this way. I have to admit though as I visit hospitals to see challenging situations several times a year, there are too many sad or unfortunate stories that cause much pain by a terrible event to an individual and/or families. There is one tragedy though that I see almost every day that may be the biggest tragedy of ...

Well, if you are a sports fan – then you should be very familiar with the story? If not, I must admit I think your life must be in ‘LinBow’. Just couldn’t resist… I am pumped about the excitement these two neat stories and amazing people have created around the world. In more ways than one...You will get a chance to ‘pass’ your opinions and ‘shoot’ me back a response later. Ok, I am having way too much fun with the puns… Or better yet, this is so much fun I can’t help but b...

We just recently wrapped up another season of college football. I don’t know about you, but I love college football? Shoot… I love sports. Growing up in rural Mississippi - if it bounced, rolled, or looked like it might… I was there. Just the thought of a team, a jersey, or a referee got my blood flowing (like it wasn’t anyway, right?). The Auburn Tigers had a run for the memories as they capped it off by beating the Oregon Ducks for the National Championship. It didn’t come easy or wi...

Have you ever wondered why kangaroos always go forward...Even when they are going in circles? Did you know that a hopping kangaroo also uses less energy to breathe than one standing still. Part of the secret lies in the way the obdominal organs ‘flop’ within the kangaroo’s body. Instead of using muscle power, air is pushed out of the lungs by the impact of the organs against the diaphragm at each landing. The faster kangaroos hop, the less energy they use for the same distance. Ok, so...

I recently read an article about a man who married his dead girlfriend. Yep, that is correct. It was a joint funeral and wedding in Thailand. The couple Chadil and Deff had been dating for 10 years prior to her unexpected death. “Til death do us part” indeed ran through my head (sorry, it did cross my mine).That took my breath away for a split second trying to decipher how that really happens. As I took my breath back, I tried to look at this from a different perspective. So he placed a r...

Did you know that he initially thought he wanted to become an architect? There was a major challenge though; he was going to have to personally fund his college education. After his father died on christmas eve at the age of 4, his mother not up to single parenthood - sent him away. Away became a childhood of living in orphanages run by polish nuns, detention homes, and his road had quickly become an uphill one. His name is Thomas Monaghan. His name rings a bell right? His future literally r...

As the “breaking news” scrolled across the screen of your T.V. or computer most recently, the news was surprising, shocking, and tremendously sad. Lives lost, lives changed, and the norm for our world would never be the same. Seconds after Jared Luoghner opened fire at a safeway in Tuscon, Arizona on that saturday - several people tackled and subdued the gunman. Their quick action likely prevented more loss of life and injuries. There were also other bystanders who immediately volunteered...

I remember as a kid having a piggy bank and doing what…putting my pennies in there. What a great logic for whoever started that and I thank my mom and dad for teaching me this valuable lesson. I think probably many of you remember that pink ceramic or plastic animal with a hole in its back. My parents were investing in me as I was doing the same. Learning about money at such an early age can and should teach us a lot. Credit cards can teach us a lot too, like how to be broke and in debt in ...

I don’t know about you, but I like to cook; especially grill. I have a charcoal grill because I know it gives you the best flavor eventhough it takes a little longer in the preparation. Getting the coals and temperature just right is very important as far grilling goes. What about meat prep? (just thinking about a steak on the grill right now makes my mouth water eventhough it is 20 degrees outside). The key ingredients in the preparation - is just that…the ingredients. Man, those seasone...