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Baby, We Were Born To Run!

I admire runners’ dedication, mental strength, and discipline. I honestly don’t know how they do it, but I applaud their insanity from the comfort of my couch.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Sports, Way of Life on April 15, 2026 by LSomerbyCooke.

Friends

True friendship gives us the strength to accomplish what we cannot do alone. It offers a soft place to land when we fail and a community where we can be our authentic selves. Friends make life more rewarding.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Neck of the Woods, Relationships, Way of Life on March 10, 2026 by LSomerbyCooke.

HR Reflections — Serious & Humorous

Reflections from an old HR guy: The Good, The Bad, and The Funny.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Listicles & Rankings on February 10, 2026 by LSomerbyCooke.
HR The Good The Bad And The Funny

A Different Kind of January: The Case for a Year That Actually Feels Good

Maybe this year, we try something different. Not another list of resolutions. Not another manifesto. Just a reset. A re-centering.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on January 5, 2026 by LSomerbyCooke.
New Years Resolutions

The Magic of Tradition

Baking Day during the holidays is one of my family’s favorite traditions. And traditions are soooo crucial for strengthening family bonds and creating lasting memories.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Neck of the Woods, Relationships, Way of Life on December 17, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.

December Rights

December is a red-letter month for reflection, celebration, family .. and human rights.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on December 5, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Every Human Has Rights

A Pedestrian Guide to Full Knee Replacement Surgery

These old knee hinge joints have been experiencing technical difficulties for at least the last five years, so, at the end of July, I bit the proverbial bullet and underwent full knee replacement surgery on my right knee. My story …

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Uncategorized on November 11, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
The ABCs Of Knee Replacement

The Unwatchable NFL

NFL action is great. Inaction, not so much. Excessive flags and commercials are taking the momentum out of too many games and negatively impacting viewers’ watching experience.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Sports, Were It Within My Power on October 15, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
NFL Collage With Referee And Players

Brashness Over Balance: How Today’s Media Rewards the Loudest Voices

Whether you’re scrolling through your favorite social feed, flipping on a sports talk show, or dipping into the world of podcasts, it’s hard to ignore: brashness and audacity have become the currency of attention.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on September 20, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.

Scrolling, Movies, and Valuable Life Lessons

Guys gotta do what guys gotta do, including using the TV remote to scroll, scroll and scroll some more, rewatch favorite movies, and learn some valuable life lessons from the experiences.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Listicles & Rankings, Way of Life on August 15, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.

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