There is a saying that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Someone might want to tell that to Michael Crabtree, the number ten pick in the most recent NFL Draft. The wide receiver out of Mike Leach’s Texas Tech program is the only first-round selection at his position that remains [...]

Isn’t it funny how working with kids can lead to the most thought provoking conversations sometimes? I am finding more and more that something in their limited life experience, naive mindsets, and sheltered environments allows their minds to not be as fogged with jaded memories, broken promises, and empty dreams….anyway, I digress.
The subject for now [...]

terrible shit happens in the world every day. but this

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/05/pennsylvania.gym.shooting/index.html
story upset me and broke my heart from all sides.
and everyone gets mad at the shooter. which makes sense. its fucked up. and unnecessary.
but there is a story behind every tragedy. 

to be loved

dear george,

i know those nights killed you
when you stayed at home eating
stale popcorn watching [...]

“When you let your light shine, you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.” -Marianne Williamson
Firstly, I must apologize to you guys for my unforeseen absence. I’ve been working hard on expanding my horizons both professionally and personally. -And such deeds, can send your schedule into oblivion. I’d like to thank those of you [...]

In case you haven’t heard, the two journalists that were arrested, tried and sentenced to something like 12 years hard labor for admittedly entering North Korea illegally, are back home.  Former President Bill Clinton went over and had a little discussion with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il about it.
Usually they would have sent Jesse [...]

Everyone that stands behind you may not have your back.
Just because someone stands behind you doesn’t mean that, at the end of the day, they are standing with you.
Often people stay there to watch you fail and then take your spot. Be careful with whom you trust to have your back. They can’t stab you [...]