The other day I was watching the season premiere of Necessary Roughness, and the star football player—who has a drug and alcohol problem and a bad attitude—walked off the football field when he didn’t like something the new coach had to say. He also was ready to walk out of a therapy session when he [...]
On Monday April 29th, Jason Collins of the Boston Celtics became the first professional athlete to publicly admit that he is gay. His decision to come out is being heralded as a new era in professional sports. Some folks thought his decision was brave, others thought it a disgrace. Me, I thought it an act [...]
Recently I watched the 2007 movie titled, American Gangster. While I loved Denzel Washington’s outstanding portrayal of Frank Lucas, I hated the fact that the movie glorified a drug dealer. The success of the Sopranos, Mob Wives, Growing Up Gotti, and other programs that encourage the demise of our culture, violence, bad language, sex on [...]
It’s Spring – Move Your Body! It’s finally springtime! And although it may sound like a cliché, spring is the season for renewal. So what better time than now to start renewing your commitment to your physical body – the only body you’ll ever have. Not only does physical activity – movement – keep us [...]
I was recently asked to reflect back on my life and think about what I would say to a younger me. These are a few of the things I’d tell my younger self: Have the courage to live the life you REALLY want to live. Go for your dreams, even if you are afraid. Get [...]
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