"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
We all know not to prejudge. Although I try to follow this rule, I’m not perfect. Two weeks ago, my son injured his knee in his football game. He came out for a few plays and then was right back in for the rest of the game. Afterward, he complained of soreness but didn’t seem to be limping or otherwise impacted.
On Tuesday, Melinda French Gates was the focus of PBS NewsHour’s Brief but Spectacular segment. She spoke about prioritizing and investing in women’s health. Some of the statistics were surprising and shocking.
Back in 2021, I remember reading a story about the death of the Texas Roadhouse CEO, who took his own life after battling severe tinnitus. I think of tinnitus as simply ringing in one’s ears, but I had never thought of it as something that might cause a person to take their own life.
While most of DC was focused on the craziness in the House of Representatives earlier this week, Geoff Bennett, host of the PBS NewsHour, interviewed Hilary Clinton.
We all know someone who has justified less than exemplary behavior. It might be cutting to the front of the line when in traffic or driving well above the speed limit. The rationalization is generally something like “everyone does it” or “it’s not hurting anyone.
Does the number that an athlete wears impact their performance or our perception of them? A recent NPR Morning Edition story suggested that the numbers that athletes wear make them look leaner and faster.