Blink & You’re There

Blink

Until just right now, this very moment, I was staring at a blank white document. I’m dumbfounded by the lack of activity that is going on inside of my brain.  Some refer to it as writer’s block, other’s may chalk it up to my excessive drug use – I’ve been sick for a week and I’m all hopped up on antibiotics and codeine laced cough syrup; thank you Dr. Regan. That fucking cursor … [Read more...]

The Radical Appreciation Project

Radical Appreciation

When was the last time you legitimately took a break from your never ending to-do list to breath deeply and reflect upon all the great things and people that are already in your life? If you’ve done so recently, awesome.  That’s how you enjoy the journey my friends. Fortunately for me, my most recent encounter with gratitude was just last night… and the night before that… and the … [Read more...]

How Being Viewed as an Idiot Can Actually Benefit You

Idiot's Guide

"Steve, you're an idiot." I’m no stranger to that phrase. It used to get to me; burrowing deep under my skin, forcefully pushing that defensive personality to the surface.  At that point all I wanted to do was drag someone else down with my newly deflated confidence.  It usually resulted in some sort of ridiculous insult aimed back at the perpetrator that held no relevance to the … [Read more...]

A Lesson In Life From Rocky

Rocky and Ivan Drago

I'll admit it, proudly might I add... I own and love all six Rocky movies (ok, maybe not V).  How can you not love a man who possesses the heart of a lion? He tells the true tale of an underdog. It's hard not to love bone crushing fights against such fierce and intimidating opponents as Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers - Chubs from Happy Gilmore), Clubber Lang (Mr. T), Tommy Gunn (Tommy "I'm a … [Read more...]