My head is spinning. Why? Because there is a story to tell and there are so many ways to approach it, I have no idea which path is the best to take. So forgive me if this post seems somewhat disjointed. The working title for this article was originally, “The Wrong Analogy.” It was triggered … Read more
Yesterday, several media outlets disclosed the existence of a Russian think tank report, commissioned by Vladimir Putin in June 2016, which outlined a campaign to undermine voters’ faith in the American electoral system. Unreported were sections of the report which focused on other national institutions. Page 214 of the document prepared by the Moscow-based Russian … Read more
Yesterday’s season finale of the National Basketball Association (NBA) was mired in controversy. Three teams–the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat–were vying for the last playoff spot in the NBA East conference. To secure a chance at post-season play, Miami needed a win AND losses by either Indiana or Chicago. Miami did its part, … Read more
Life isn’t fair. But sometimes it is less fair than it ever should be. Such was the case in the first major championship of the LPGA season. Twenty-two year old Lexi Thompson exited the twelfth green during the final round believing she had a two stroke lead with six holes to play. As she … Read more
When trying to solve a problem or understand an event, counter-intuitive thinking requires two things. First, make sure you are asking the right question. Second, don’t overlook the obvious. For a change, I’ll use an example from the world of sports. Consider Super Bowl LI. During the three weeks of non-stop pre- and post-game … Read more