Morning dawns and the anticipation builds. Good weather makes it even better. But “bad weather” doesn’t stop me. It’s time. I get dressed. No fancy bike riding gear; a worn t-shirt and shorts in summer, a sweatshirt and sweat pants in winter. I stretch; kiss the wife, and I’m off. The minute I climb on… Read more »
Teammates for Life
I never thought I’d write this column. I never knew I’d feel this way. A teammate has passed on and I can’t stop thinking of him. Our journey together brought us a long way. Because we accomplished great things on the football field 40 years ago, the sports media named us, “The Amazins.” As we… Read more »
Celebrity Life “I Never Had an Entourage!”
I love what I do. It’s fun!!! I’ve been doing it for a number of years now and it only gets better. Whether it’s acting for television, writing a collection of short stories, producing a documentary, consulting with a client or making a speech before hundreds of foundation board directors. It’s all a blast to… Read more »
Sherman is Sherman
“Sherman is Sherman,” I accidentally coined the phrase when describing, to a former Auburn teammate, how our mutual friend and teammate Sherman was doing. Immediately, the teammate understood and giggled. Everyone who knows Sherman understands. Keep reading . . . you’ll understand too. I’ve known Sherman Moon since 1971. In those days of yesteryear, we… Read more »
Duke’s Barbershop
It’s the same guy, in the same location. The other guys, the regulars – at least the ones living – still hang out there. And yes, they talk a lot of the same loud trash talk they did back in the day. Welcome to Duke’s Barbershop located across the tracks in Auburn, Alabama. Back in… Read more »
The Big O
If work is supposed to be fun, I’m having a ball. For the past year I’ve been working on a project that feeds my soul and in the words of the old Native American Chief in the film Little Big Man “causes my heart to soar like a hawk.” Quiet Courage, a film documentary on my good friend James… Read more »
Top Ten
Got a call from a student reporter who wanted an interview. I agreed. She stumped me when she asked what were my all time favorite roles as an actor. I’d never thought about it and had to give it some time. I came up with a list of my top ten. Thought I’d share them… Read more »
Favorite Movie/TV Quotes
Losing The Sopranos’ James Galdolfini to a sudden heart attack brought back many memories from my last “favorite series.” I watched every episode. It was the last time I’ve been a regular follower of any series. I loved it. The Sopranos broke a lot of casting, writing, and storytelling rules. But mostly I loved the words, the dialogue. Words… Read more »
Happy Birthday to Me!
Birthdays for me have always been celebratory. From my time as a curly-headed grinning youngster, to my memorable 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays. They’ve always been special. Today’s celebration is also reflective, A look back, over the journey of things seen, lessons learned, and paths crossed. I’ve jokingly talked about the uniqueness of this birthday. I’ve said… Read more »
Morning Blues!
I wake up on full go! Ready for the day’s adventure. Six decades into my existence, I still hold on to that childlike anticipation of what adventures a given day might bring. I’ve been lucky like that. Choosing professions that are fun to do on a daily basis and careers I’d do for free and… Read more »