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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.

Baseball’s Hall of Fame or Hall of Morality

The back of a player’s baseball card should be the sole admission ticket to stand with the game’s greatest players, all of whom were flawed in one manner or another.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Sports, Were It Within My Power on July 21, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Major League Baseballs

70

As I reflect on my 70th birthday, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for all the experiences, joys, blessings, and challenges that have shaped me.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on July 17, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Celebrating The Big 7-0.

Take Me Out To … A Minor League Baseball Game!

Minor league ball is baseball in its purest form, with all sorts of perks for fans who love the game and even for those just looking for an evening of good old-fashioned entertainment.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Neck of the Woods, Sports on July 8, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.

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