Remembering Jim Murray

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Saying he was a nice guy is not enough. In fact, it is woefully insufficient. What a sweetheart of a human being! This is how I accurately remember my friend, Jim Murray. Once a Philadelphia Eagle. Always a Philadelphia legend.  I always called him and spoke fondly of him as “Jimmy.” In turn, he always […]

Breaking Cycles Healing Hearts

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This is a trick question. Have you ever thought about how long a 90 second video can last? If you have a beating human heart, it seems highly unlikely to just hit STOP with the video, “Children of Addiction – Breaking Cycles Healing Hearts.” Before we go any further, have you seen the full video? […]

Children of Addiction Video

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I know I have the heart. It explains why I have worked to benefit kids most of my adult life. Life does have its share of priceless rewards, doesn’t it? However, I also know I sometimes don’t have the stomach for it. Latest case in point? The new Children of Addiction video I was involved […]

Podcast Prep Binging

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Yes, it is often tough to tune out the noise so you can focus. However, it is downright difficult to do so when a lot of the noise is coming from the voices inside your head. In binging on my podcast prep, I keep coming up with great new ideas. The challenge is finalizing the […]

Remembering Brian Wilson

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The great Brian Wilson is no longer with us. Today, family members announced his passing. He was 82. His death leaves me with mixed feelings. Part of me feels relieved for the gifted songwriter. More than a year ago, word got out he was dealing with dementia.   Clearly but sadly, suffering from impaired brain function seemed […]

Joe Biden’s Latest Battle

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This is a personal piece. I am sad and sorry to hear about Joe Biden’s latest battle. This is something I would say about anyone I know who is dealing with a serious medical issue. And I would also feel this way about anyone, especially someone I know and like. I find it fascinating to […]

Green Valley Treatment Center

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“Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away.” The classic song, “Yesterday,” by The Beatles has always been a favorite of mine. And it came to mind as I was driving home from a Green Valley treatment center. It is a tranquil setting for helping addiction detox and mental health clients. I was there yesterday […]

From Baldrick Newsroom to Your Bathroom?

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Dude, the theme of the first post in this website section? The Baldrick Newsroom to Your Bathroom. Seriously?   Sure. Why not? I’ll admit it. I came up with that headline myself. Recognizing the potential path of the Baldrick Newsroom to your bathroom is both fun and fitting. Furthermore, it speaks volumes about me and […]