How A Scene From The 1982 Film The Verdict (Paul Newman) Speaks To Our World Today

On December 1, 2008, in Basic, Being, Books, Culture, Film, International, Politics, by Black Fives

I downloaded a movie over the weekend called The Verdict, starring Paul Newman in what some say is the best (but most overlooked) performance of his career. Paul Newman in “The Verdict.” The film had a scene in it that was a pleasant surprise because it was so relevant in all of our lives right [...]

My View: No Such Thing As Racism

On November 14, 2008, in Basic, Culture, Family, Featured, History, Motivation, Race, by Black Fives

I’ve long believed there’s no such thing as racism. Don’t get me wrong. “Race” exists. Culture exists. Ethnicity exists. But, are we focusing so much on racism that we’re forgetting about addressing its causes? I think racism is really just a symptom of something else — not having enough to do, not having enough to [...]

Now What?

On November 6, 2008, in Basic, Politics, by Black Fives

Looking back at the campaign, wasn’t it just so much fun?  Wow! Didn’t the outcome leave you with a speechless avalanche of positive emotions?  Confidence?  Pride? Inspiration?  Joy? Gratitude? Relief?  Freedom? Completion?  Connectedness? Honor? Appreciation? While you’re on that high, I want you to ask yourself a question: Now what? To find answers, I have [...]

My Evening With David McCullough (You Are What You Read)

On October 6, 2008, in Books, Featured, History, Motivation, Politics, Premium, Relationships, by Claude Johnson

The title of David McCullough’s sold out lecture last night in the Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Public Library was “You Are What You Read.”

By-Product Of Our Times: New Generation Eyes Capitol Hill

On September 12, 2008, in Basic, Politics, by Black Fives

One of the coolest by-products of our times seems to be that a new generation who’s even younger than the newest wave of social networkers is forming expectations of their own, without any prompting. Related vintage memory: Have a great weekend!

Some Thoughtful Ballers, On Presidential Politics

On September 9, 2008, in Basic, NBA, Politics, by Black Fives

Did you see that ESPN.com article last weekend about sports and politics? It includes a table that shows the donations of athletes and execs from every sport.

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