The Great Ameritocracy?

The Great Ameritocracy?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably have heard of Stephen Curry.  He’s the reigning NBA MVP, and led his Golden State Warriors to the best record in the NBA.  Unless something cataclysmic happens, it’s likely that he’ll win an NBA championship.  Steph...
“Hold backs” – 13 in the 6th grade?

“Hold backs” – 13 in the 6th grade?

In 2011, Malcolm Gladwell changed the way we look at success.  His book “Outliers” convinced us that success doesn’t happen by accident.  His examination of hockey players and computer programmers and musicians helped us to understand that mastery is necessary for...
Fearguson!

Fearguson!

Of course! You know it wouldn’t take me long to give my two cents on the biggest topic in the last month, besides Bill Cosby.  Fortunately, having my own blog allows me to spew whatever I want, without being showered with hecklers from either side.  Either side? ...
Ray Rice and Kim Kardashian?

Ray Rice and Kim Kardashian?

This story has probably been talked about way too much and please forgive me for being a little late to the party. Needless to say, most people, except for a few miscreants, agree.  Ray Rice’s assault of his soon to be wife was childish, cowardly and gutless.  I...
The Effort = The Reward?

The Effort = The Reward?

There I was, drenched in sweat.  Unfortunately the older I get, I feel like I am more former than athlete.  I used to work out to get better and now I work out to avoid getting worse.  I still feel like an athlete.  I still look like an athlete.  Alas, I am far from...
Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance

I can honestly say, I am not a fan of school awards. When a student wins the “math award”, it is thought to be a testament to his or her proficiency in math. Theoretically, that student is the best math student in the class. That student had the best performance in...