Every year I feel there’s more and more to be thankful for.  This year was tough with the loss of our constant canine companion, Lace.   Her absence is felt every day.  But Audrey and I are very grateful for the many years we had with her and the countless memories she left us with.  Sons, […]

Hopefully I won’t jinx their current success by singing their praises too soon….but I want to comment on what we’ve seen from the Dolphins the past few weeks.  Although, I feel we still have work to do, it sure is fun to be winning again, right?! Four straight wins and 2nd in the AFC East […]

Of course, displays by some players in the NFL during our national anthem has, unfortunately, become the focus of our football Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.  Honestly, I’m angered that I’m responding to these actions and giving it even more attention.  But many of you have asked my opinion [...]

Like all Dolphin fans, I’m excited to see what’s transpired in Miami this offseason.  New coach, new players, new enthusiasm! Coach Gase has introduced and installed a new offensive structure in Miami that has proven successful with other teams.  I’ve had my doubts about Ryan Tannehill as [...]

As far back as I can remember I visited Euclid Beach amusement park in Cleveland, Ohio every summer with my family.  My dad worked in Akron for Goodyear Tire & Rubber who rented the park for one day every year for employees and their families.  It was a big event for us farm kids.  Our […]

I began speaking while in college to help out local charities.  I didn’t realize, at the time, it would one day turn in to a career.   The Syracuse athletic department was very community-minded and encouraged some athletes to get involved locally.  I took a few speech classes during my freshman [...]