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Do Nothing – No seriously, try it.

I love Calm; the app, not the action. Get the app here (not sponsored) It's actually why I need the app. You may notice a theme around here is that I am searching for balance. Seeking some calm in the storm, as it were. Yet, at the same time, I…

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by michael by michael

Sports

Dan Patrick Show Leaving NBCSN

Let me upfront about this, I love the Dan Patrick Show. Love it. I always have. I was onboard from the moment it began on radio, but I really became a fan when the show was simulcast on TV, first on AT&T Sportsnet in 2010 and then when it moved…

Posted on February 26, 2019 by michael by michael

#FirstSong

February 26th 2019 First Song

It's too bad that the kids don't care about musical history. Their loss. The Andrews Sisters hailed from Minnesota and did their damn thing for over 55 years. They embodied close harmony, swing, and boogie-woogie before most white people knew that that actually existed long before. Selling over 75 million…

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by michael by michael

General

Finding Balance in Seeking Balance

Do you hustle, or do you reflect? Are you busy, or do you go with the flow? Should you grind it out, or sit back, reflect and then pounce? The answer is, both. Right? We need to do all of these things today. Whether you are running your own business,…

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by michael by michael

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Not All Christmas Songs Are Happy

One Less Stocking by Michael St. James Sometimes Christmas is not about the presents you get, but about those who can no longer be present. This is for my momma, Louise. This is for anyone who has lost someone and is missing them this year and every year. Holiday places,…

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by michael by michael

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Christmas Memories

Tonight the snow falls silently and gently upon the ground like sweet glances between lovers. Trees and street posts are festooned with twinkling lights and colorful banners, heralding a season of peace and joy. Cheeks painted red with blush, as coat collars are turned up to guard form the night's…

Posted on December 19, 2018 by michael by michael

Politics

Voting Is Not Political But Not Voting Is

It's midterms time. Time to vote for positions of the most disliked people in government. Oh sure, the Cons will tell you that "bureaucrats" are most hated, and the Dems will tell you it's that guy in the Oval, but they are both wrong. It's Congress. It's always Congress. In…

Posted on October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 by michael by michael

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#FirstSong Oct 4th

I do this thing on some of my Facebook groups where I pick a song to start out the day. It's completely random and based on how I feel the very first moment I sit in front of the computer. Often, it's upbeat. Sometimes it has to do with the…

Posted on October 4, 2018 by michael by michael

Charity

Give to a Fire Department Today

Supporting "first responders" has become a catch-all phrase. That's fine; EMTs, paramedics and more need your help. But the true first responders and the usually the very first to any tragic scene are Firefighters. The men and women of fire departments around the country are the unassailable heroes that we…

Posted on September 11, 2018September 13, 2018 by michael by michael

The Future Sucks Right Now

Is Voice AI Ready for Primetime Yet?

I'm going to write a lovely blog post with some big words in it like schadenfreude and taciturn. I will write conversationally, like, you know, the kids do today. I might even put in an emoji or two, such as this one -💪and this one -🤘. Then, I think I…

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Do Nothing – No seriously, try it.

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by michael by michael

Sports

Dan Patrick Show Leaving NBCSN

Posted on February 26, 2019 by michael by michael

#FirstSong

February 26th 2019 First Song

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by michael by michael

General

Finding Balance in Seeking Balance

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by michael by michael

Uncategorized

Not All Christmas Songs Are Happy

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by michael by michael

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Christmas Memories

Posted on December 19, 2018 by michael by michael

Politics

Voting Is Not Political But Not Voting Is

Posted on October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 by michael by michael

#FirstSong

#FirstSong Oct 4th

Posted on October 4, 2018 by michael by michael

Charity

Give to a Fire Department Today

Posted on September 11, 2018September 13, 2018 by michael by michael

The Future Sucks Right Now

Is Voice AI Ready for Primetime Yet?

Posted on September 4, 2018September 6, 2018 by michael by michael