Dealing with Distraction
One of the fine arts of teaching in African countries is what I call “Preaching with Chickens (PWC).” PWC is the art of staying focused...
How to HATE Your Church!
If there's one thing I've learned in my 56 years on this planet it's this: HUMAN BEINGS LOVE TO COMPLAIN! Sometimes, we revel in being...
When Things Go Wrong...
When I sold IT software and hardware the running joke around the office was, “Let him describe it, but don’t let him TOUCH it!” I had an...
Flying Blind and Drumming Deaf
I remember the first time I played drums in a sound cage. I was completely surrounded by sound proof panels, even above my head. I'm sure...
Focusing on the Peripheral
When I was a kid, I was part of a Boy’s Club, similar to Cub Scouts. We did lots of fun things, including attending an old Buffalo Braves...
Where CAN I Get the News?
Over the years, I’ve learned not to trust the media. Like the time former CT State Gov. John Rowland was going through his troubles prior...