Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Matter of Perspective

"At Harvard they labeled me a jock.  In the NFL they considered me intellectual." 
(Pat McInally, former NFL player)

A story is told of a husband and wife sitting at a table at the husband's high school reunion.  He keeps staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.

The wife asked, "Do you know her?"

"Yes," the husband signed, "She's my old girlfriend.  I understand that she took to drinking right after we split up all those years ago, and I hear she hasn't stopped since."

"I can't believe it!" the wife said. "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?"

Perspective.  We all see things differently.  Even husbands and wives.  Come to think of it . . . especially husbands and wives! 

Anyways, moving on . . .

TRUST THE PROCESS: NFL Week 17 Fantasy Preview

Where's the NFL season gone?  Sadly, it is Week 17 which means teams are resting starters for the playoffs and other teams are trying out players for the future.  All 32 teams will be in action on Sunday for a full 16-game slate.  What follows are some thoughts to help you make the best decision for your fantasy rosters this week.  I play a balance of Head-to-Heads and Guaranteed Prize Pool Tourneys on DraftKings.  I have a lot of fun doing it.  Good luck to you this weekend.

Monday, December 26, 2016

Goals for 2017

"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.  The second best time is now."  (Chinese Proverb)
2016 has gone by so quickly and the New Year is approaching.   The start of the new year will surely bring about numerous "New Year's Resolutions".  Resolutions are really just goals that we set for ourselves.  The following is a list of 25 of the best quotes about achieving goals.  I hope that some of these inspire you to achieve your goals for 2017.  

Thursday, December 22, 2016

TRUST THE PROCESS: NFL Week 16 Fantasy Preview

The NFL regular season only has two more weeks to it but that doesn't mean week 16 is any less important.  A number of teams are still fighting for a playoff spot or home-field advantage. There are 1 game on Thursday night, 11 games on Saturday (Christmas Eve day), 3 games on Christmas Sunday and 1 game on Monday night.  Here are a few thoughts related to the main slate of games on Saturday.  As usual, have fun and use this information to make the best decision for you. 

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Dead Right

"When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know; But when you listen you may learn something new." (Dalai Lama)

One day in high school, I was walking down the sidewalk with my mother.  We needed to cross the street.  Instead of going to the intersection and crossing at the cross walk, I decided to do it sooner since I figured I could make it before the next car went by.  My mother grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

"What are you doing?  There are cars coming", said my mother.

"Don't worry mom", I replied confidently.  "Pedestrians have the right of way."

"Yeah and you'll be DEAD RIGHT", she retorted.