Risk
SPEECHLESS WITH SADNESS
Not a common state for either one of us. We were working on our book when the phone alert from CNN announced the tragic death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman of a heroin overdose. He was clean for years, relapsed and now he’s gone at forty-six. One of our greatest actors. Father of three young children. His best years clearly ahead of him. Heroin takes another soul. R.I.P. “The mentality and behavior of drug addicts and alcoholics is wholly irrational… Read More
Action, Addictions, Bravery, Courage, Ego, Risk
THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT
I’m not usually competitive. I don’t play most sports for obvious reasons. Age, height and weight combined with minimal hand-eye coordination have kept me comfortably on the sidelines. I do love golf but have never really been good enough to get all, “I’m gonna kick some ass out there today!’” about it. My greatest opponent on the golf course resides just under my hat and right between my ears. Like most golfers, I’m my own worst enemy. Too many swing… Read More
Addictions, Risk, The Right Stuff
POTTED
This blog post reflects my position and my position only. I have no idea what Paul thinks of the legalization of marijuana. He is on a plane, likely over Colorado and we have never discussed it. But I feel in light of the fact we are a site that deals with addiction in all its forms, we, make that I, need to address this issue. We are not about substance abuse per se, but there is no way we can… Read More