The 100 Guy

My wife Jan is right about things, more often than I’d care to admit.

Americans yet again sort ourselves by the media we read or the networks we watch.

Our turnkey digital platform reaches more than 2 million readers monthly in dozens of cities, states and industries, such as …

Grandson Ansel’s parents tolerate my doting on him and projecting his future career in music.

I’ve been in media since I was editor of my high school newspaper.

My friend Charlie was watching television a few Sundays ago when “the Fed” closed his bank.

My five-year-old granddaughter stepped off the school bus from kindergarten and seemed troubled.

I was a devoted sports fan when I was teenager.

Sure, I give presents to friends and family this month – and I make annual donations to my list of …

My girlfriend Edith, overhearing me tell a prospect how we’d find each other – “I’m 6’1” and balding,” – giggled …

My best hair day ever was in seventh grade when the yearbook photographer took class officer photos.

“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

As we adjust to the deep structural changes the pandemic has wrought upon industry economics, perhaps none is more of …

Returning to its first in-person conference following a 2.5-year break, the executive committee of PRSA’s Counselors Academy was looking for …

One day, when I led an in-house agency for The Charlotte Observer, the publisher decided the newspaper needed a new …

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I’ve lived that Jefferson quote since I was a teenager.

My dad wanted me to be a lawyer or doctor.

Some of my friends were elated by the Republicans’ $1.9 trillion tax cut in 2017.

Other than in intramural boxing class or my best friend’s single slug on the second grade playground – I’ve never …

A group of lifelong friends gathered outside for a socially distanced dinner to celebrate my birthday last month.

A favorite moment when I’d meet with business owners (in-person, pre-pandemic) occurred when I’d casually mention I’d sold my business …

Amidst pandemic, economic collapse, racial disparity and political warfare, do you wonder how America would be faring if we instead …

Most major religions share the tradition of making a pilgrimage, a journey to increase knowledge of self, nature and/or God.

Two years ago, I spotted Washington Post columnist E.J.Dionne exiting our plane at DCA.

When Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites from slavery, 10 plagues changed his mind.

What will families remember from this pandemic pause?

When people gather to watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle respectfully as another …

Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.) Today, with social media and tribal …

A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four …