Published in Relationships Rules·10 hours agoMember-onlyAdvantage GirlsThe thing upon which most male and female teachers agree… In collegiate athletics, the term “redshirt” is used to describe a student-athlete who does not compete against other institutions. The individual can practice with his/her teammates but is held out of competition in the university’s regularly scheduled games. The athlete…Gender Equality2 min readGender Equality2 min read
Published in The Press Box·2 days agoMember-onlyNFL Heroes ArrestedSports fans are disappointed when so many of the players they admired on the field wind up in jail. A number of years ago my type A, ex-college football player, business partner (Brooks) announced he had just spoken to his family doctor about a pain he had down his left…NFL2 min readNFL2 min read
Published in The Press Box·3 days agoMember-onlyIf I Move, I’ll Still Root for the EaglesStudies show that one of the most difficult adjustments people make when they relocate is changing the teams they cheer for. One of the more important things people derive from rooting for an NFL team is being part of a group. This concept of belonging to an assemblage of other…Sports3 min readSports3 min read
Published in Catness·4 days agoMember-onlyImpressive Stupid Cat PrankWhen I bought the Catnip Cigar I never thought it would lead to a chain of events that may end up costing me more than I could imagined. I’ll be the first to admit, I love shopping for toys to give my grandkids on appropriate occasions. Whenever I’m perusing the…Cats3 min readCats3 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Quarter Million $ Dirty NoteEvery investment minded person is looking for the perfect hedge against inflation. Could this be it? We’ve all heard of the conventional ways to invest our hard earned money: stocks, bonds, cash equivalents, real estate to name just a few. …Investing3 min readInvesting3 min read
Published in Catness·6 days agoMember-onlyBefore Cats LitteredCats are loved by their human companions for a host of reasons. Personal grooming has always been one of them for many. From when I was a kid growing up at the Jersey Shore family propaganda was such: cats were the ONLY type of pet to have. Dogs were verboten…Cats3 min readCats3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·Jan 23Member-onlyWhat Did My Psychologist Call Me?It ws my first appointment with him. Checking in for an emotional tune up. The therapist I had been seeing was retiring. Too bad, even if his counsel was of little benefit, I was comfortable in his office and enjoyed talking to him.He strongly recommended a younger associate that had…Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Published in The Haven·Jan 22Member-onlyKevin Hart’s Night of InfamyAmerica’s most loved comedian had his lifelong favorite team win the Super Bowl and had to be muscled off the stage in a national broadcast immediately after the game. The Philadelphia Eagles handled (handily) the New York Giants last night 38–7 in the NFC Divisional Round Championship game. …Sports2 min readSports2 min read
Published in The Press Box·Jan 21Member-onlyPlaying Over Injuries“Coach, I got some bad news for you, my son is sick he won’t be able to play today,” my father told my high school coach over the phone. “Goddammit, he hung up on me , Doris!” he yelled to my mother It was Thanksgiving Day and Asbury Park High…Sports3 min readSports3 min read
Published in The Haven·Jan 20Member-onlyThe Gift of Sexual IntensityThe creative word the fellow interviewed used to describe the product was it heightened his sensitivity “sexponentually” in experiencing the act of love. To say the practice of male circumcision is an old one would be an understatement; it’s been around since Ancient Egypt, 2300 BC. Circumcision is becoming a…Gifts3 min readGifts3 min read