I came into this year with an optimistic outlook – but between funerals, health scares in the family, frigid cold temperatures and snow, and a [so-far] failing fitness/health campaign – it’s been a little tough. In early January, there was concern that my Aunt Gerry may have had cancer [again], so I channeled my emotions…
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Resolutions 2014: #BecomingTheBobbyJames & Joie de Vivre!
Forget coming up with a word or theme that’s supposed to represent my year – last year’s “theme” was Up, Up and Away and… well that didn’t happen. I didn’t fly anywhere – I didn’t even fly a kite. How depressing. So I got to thinking – “What’s the problem? Why didn’t that happen?” The only thing I…
9/11. Never forgotten.
It seems like just yesterday that the date – September 11 – was branded to the heart of our nation. We panicked – we fell – we grieved – we cried. I can remember that day so vividly. I was in freshmen P.E. class at Francis Howell Central High School, when a voice came over…
My Birthday Wish
Dear Family & Friends, This year, you may or may not have noticed how vocal I’ve become regarding wildlife crime. In particular, I’ve vehemently opposed and condemned crimes related to the slaughter of some of Africa’s most iconic species – elephants, rhinos and lions. You all know the passion I have for these creatures –…