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Being a “good guy” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And it’s harder than it looks. 1. Good in whose opinion? 2. Good compared to what? My mom used to say “Stay in church… Read More »Here’s to the Good Guys

John and Yoko had their first Bed-In for Peace in Amsterdam in March, 1969. They wanted to have their second Bed-In in New York City, but John wasn’t allowed in the United States due to… Read More »“Give Peace a Chance” 50 Years Later

John was under a hard deadline and needed a song for the Sgt. Pepper album. So he used whatever was in front of him. There was an amusing poster he found in a junk store… Read More »Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

Having been in radio thirty years, I’ve had my share of memorable experiences in this crazy medium. Highs and lows, thrills and disappointments. I wouldn’t trade it all for anything. But my story only covers… Read More »Beatlemania on the Radio

Competition is widely known for being healthy activity. Helpful for building character and promoting excellence. “Healthy Competition” we call it. We teach it to our children. While it can be positive when closely monitored, healthy… Read More »“Healthy Competition”: An Oxymoron?

He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress. I will never be shaken. – Psalm 66.2 We know the word of God provides peace, wisdom, and comfort. We know we can… Read More »My Rock

The fifth Beatle is an informal title started by the media in1964. It applied to people who either were once in the Beatles or closely associated with the group. Over the years, dozens have been… Read More »Are You The Fifth Beatle?

I’m a guy. Always have been. Very comfortable here. Gender differences are fascinating, though. They make for an outstanding study. One of my favorite contrasts is communication styles. To over generalize it, let’s just say:… Read More »Guy Talk

Who’d have thought the answer to my questions would come from “The Quiet Stone”. Of all the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts, of course it’s the drummer whom God… Read More »Wisdom from Charlie Watts

I’m taken by a recent surge of affection for the faith-based community, of which I am a part. Yes, like it or not, I’m one of you guys! We show up at our churches week… Read More »JESUS LOVES THOSE WHO LOVE HIM (and everyone else, too)