Joe Battista
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Thank a Veteran Today
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I am asking you for a favor. It’s actually a pretty simple one and it will be more appreciated than you may realize: Reach out to a veteran today and […]
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The World Needs a Lot More Kumbaya
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I have such a hard time watching the news these days. It just seems like the world is coming apart at the seams in real time. I wrote my last […]
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The Flight 93 Memorial: A Reminder to Never Forget
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Many Americans, me included, can tell you what the final score was and specific details of their favorite sports team’s competition from this past weekend, whether it was pro or […]
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The White Out Is Special, Even When It’s a Wet Out
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September 23 was circled on our calendar for a long time. Our 10-day trip north to Happy Valley would allow us to see our two oldest children in the D.C. […]
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It’s All About the Core (Values)
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Anyone who has ever worked out with a personal trainer or strength coach will tell you that the key to healthy physical movement is to focus on your core muscles. […]
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Let’s Get It Started
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It’s back to school time, whether it’s K-12, trade school, community college or a university. To me, it’s one of the most energizing and exciting times of the year and […]
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Our Fascination with Souvenirs, Trinkets and Memorabilia
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This past Sunday my wife, Heidi, and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary by attending a production of the Broadway hit show “Jersey Boys” at the Arts Center of Coastal […]
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Six Degrees of Separation, Penn State-Style
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Networking, as we all know, is a crucial skill and the research on happiness shows the more we are engaged socially, the happier and healthier our lives will be. Most […]
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Weekend Warriors
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This past weekend we hosted the third annual Weekend Warriors Adult Hockey Camp in Sun Valley, Idaho. Attendees included high school best friends John and Colin, originally from Maryland, who […]
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Let’s Huddle Up
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“Let’s go, huddle up! Bring it together.” That was a regular command I shouted during my short-lived quarterback days as a youth football player. After each play it was the […]