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November 26, 2012

‘My God, what a woman…’

That headline sums up my thoughts exactly, and it’s the lead comment on the article that’s spreading like wildfire. If you read one article in the next week — even next month — then you need to read this article … Continue reading →
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Published on November 26, 2012 14:44

November 24, 2012

Dear God, will you please take care of my dog?

There’s still too much angst and anger in our country following the recent presidential election, so I thought I’d share a heartwarming story. “Dear God will you please take care of my dog.” Stan R. Mitchell Oak Ridge, Tenn. P.S. … Continue reading →
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Published on November 24, 2012 11:32

November 14, 2012

More ‘terrible’ than Tebow? The Jets

I didn’t think this was possible, but the Jets situation has gotten worse. A bunch of players have come out and said Tim Tebow wasn’t an option as starter, and that he was “terrible” at QB in practice. Here’s a … Continue reading →
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Published on November 14, 2012 23:04

15 Great Excuses Not to Form the Fitness Habit

So, I know. I know. We’re all too busy to exercise, right? In a way, yes. And yet we know we must do it. Take a look at these awesome 15 excuses not to exercise, and see if they don’t … Continue reading →
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Published on November 14, 2012 06:23

November 13, 2012

Couple of quick book announcements

I need to make a few quick book announcements. First, my book “Sold Out” is finally available in paper form. If you’re not into E-readers or E-books, then you can now order it from Amazon in paperback from here. Second, … Continue reading →
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Published on November 13, 2012 19:41

The Emperor Has No Clothes

If you’re like most NFL fans, you know the Jets suck. Bad. They’re 3 and 6, and really should be 2 and 6 as they got lucky beating the Dolphins the first time. Everyone across the league is laughing at … Continue reading →
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Published on November 13, 2012 10:48

November 10, 2012

A Veterans Day story worth reading

With today being Veterans Day, I thought I’d share a column written by one of the residents who live in my hometown of Oak Ridge, Tenn. It’s about her father, who served in World War II, and it’s a great … Continue reading →
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Published on November 10, 2012 23:24

November 8, 2012

Post election thoughts you should consider

With the election finally over, it’s time to purge all those negative feelings you’re holding. If your man lost, and you think the President is the worst person ever, calm down. The country will survive. If your man won, and … Continue reading →
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Published on November 08, 2012 20:13

October 30, 2012

Coaches are human. Politicians, too.

In my state — or at least in East Tenn., UT football matters about as much as religion. Maybe more. And for years now, UT has been struggling. We’re on our third Coach in about five or six years. And … Continue reading →
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Published on October 30, 2012 19:09

My latest thoughts on starting Tim Tebow…

“Rex sticking with Sanchez after Dolphins pummel Jets.” The headline from USA Today says it all. The Jets got pummeled. Rex Ryan, after drafting a big name QB to undermine his starter Sanchez, is now all in behind Sanchez. How … Continue reading →
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Published on October 30, 2012 12:00