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The Day a Man from Senegal Saved Me…

I’ve heard people say ignorant things. I’ve said ignorant things, told ignorant jokes. I’ve made fun of people, places, and things I feared…

Feb 23

The Day a Man from Senegal Saved Me…

Feb 23

“Call me when you’ve got a minute. I’ve got shit news.”

Feb 18

“Call me when you’ve got a minute. I’ve got shit news.”

Feb 18

The NFL Fumbles its Message…

The Super Bowl is tomorrow. Hundreds of millions will tune in, cheering on their teams, judging which commercials hit a home run and which…

Feb 8

The NFL Fumbles its Message…

Feb 8

If Ms. Parks could see us today

Today, February 4th, marks Rosa Parks’ birthday. She died 20 years ago in 2005 at the age of 92, but the lessons of her life are needed…

Feb 4

If Ms. Parks could see us today

Feb 4

We’ve been here before…

A reminder to breathe on Groundhog Day. The mob has not yet come for the groundhogs. They probably will not, which seems in alignment with…

Feb 2

We’ve been here before…

Feb 2

Flirting with Fascism…

We teach our children, or at least we should, that how they treat people matters. Many times, my spouse and I have conversations with our…

Jan 25

Flirting with Fascism…

Jan 25

Just Do It

What does leadership look like? Should the focus be advocating for your team, championing what they need to succeed or is it ignoring your…

Jun 18, 2023

Just Do It

Jun 18, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions Don’t have to be All or Nothing…

I go all in, at least that’s my intent. My wife says it’s just the way I do things, all in or nothing at all. That singular ability to…

Jan 2, 2023

New Year’s Resolutions Don’t have to be All or Nothing…

Jan 2, 2023

5 Amazing Natural Places in the U.S.

The deepest lake in the U.S. is Crater Lake, located in the beautiful State of Oregon. At 1,943 feet its depth surpasses its closest…

Dec 29, 2022

5 Amazing Natural Places in the U.S.

Dec 29, 2022

Want a Million Dollars in Retirement? Here’s how…

One million dollars, it’s that mythical number which eludes so many, but why? Is a million dollars enough money to comfortably retire…

Jun 20, 2022

Want a Million Dollars in Retirement? Here’s how…

Jun 20, 2022

authoredbyjames

authoredbyjames

I explore the intersections of family, politics, kindness, corporate life, finance, and mental health. Find me on Substack https://shorturl.at/ewG0H

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