Tim Bishop's Blog, page 23

Treading New Ground

Life has been getting a little hectic for us lately. But that’s okay—we’re not complaining! After Two Are Better came off the printing press last month, we’ve been busy shipping books, refining our bookkeeping system, tweaking the website, working on ebook conversions, marketing, and digesting where we are on the project. Life has changed. For well over a year, the routine was to create the best possible rendering of an adventure of a lifetime—well, two for that matter. From writing, to editi...

How are you feeling about Lance Armstrong?

I must confess. I’m having a hard time forgetting about the Lance Armstrong fiasco. As someone who enjoys the pursuit of excellence, sports,and cycling, and as someone who coaches young people on TheHopeLine, I can’t seem to get the Oprah interview with Armstrongout of my mind. His public profile over the last 15 years was huge.

People with this much exposure have an impact on pop culture. We, as a culture, long for heros. We see it in sport everyday. We emote with our favorite gladiators and,...

Lance Armstrong: Still Coasting Downhill

Oprah Winfrey’s recent interview with renowned cyclist Lance Armstrong brings to light the tragedy of a “win at all costs” approach as well as the “flawed” state of humankind. Armstrong himself repeatedly usedthe “flaw” word when delivering hislong-awaited confessional and beginning the apologies and restitution that must follow. If ever there was a tragic hero in post-Shakespearean culture, Armstrong is it. A former winner of seven consecutive Tour de France titles and an Olympic medal befor...

Which are the Best Honeymoon Options?

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