No one likes to lose, whether it's the presidential election, the Super Bowl, the Academy Awards, or the 200 IM at the Liz Kazeck Invite.

Perhaps modern-day reality TV started with The Real World on MTV and exploded with shows like The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

We are just seven days into the New Year. With the New Year, many people remember last year's achievements and disappointments. And most look forward to the promise of a new beginning.

When recently reviewing my past Thoughts for the Week, I noticed the tendency to write about my father. True, he was and is a great influence in my life. But certainly not the only significant figure.

My wife and I just recently moved. Those of you who have ever been involved in a local ‘MOVE’ know that after moving, there are occasions you must visit your last residence to pick up packages and mail that persistently get delivered to your old haunt.

Failure is one of those life experiences most of us would rather not encounter. We tend to connect failure with intense self-judgment and inner criticism. Well, there’s a little-known formula for success–success happens because of failure.

It might have been November throughout the world, but it was springtime last week at the Lake Highland Pool House.

I have a massive drawer dedicated to socks. Most of them are what you would expect to find in a sock drawer.

There are certain times of the year when we find ourselves focused on giving to others.

Recently, I attended a concert at the new Kia Center – formerly Amway. The Show – The Eagles The Long Goodbye. Anyone who believes rock is dead wasn’t witness Monday evening.