Forty for Forty – #37. Once More With Feeling

Monday August 22, 2011 | 1 comment

Editor’s Note:   The Mayans say the Earth will end on December 12, 2012. I  turn 40 on June 6th of the same year. I say I’ve got them beat by 6 months and 6 days. As a little challenge to myself, I came up with this year-long project. Forty for Forty is my bid to write 40 articles that say something about my life. Little moments or anecdotes, likes or dislikes – that made me the guy I am today. Today we’re at #37. Plenty more to come.

I was a shy guy.

It’s true. From my earliest ages through most of High School, I was the quiet kid in the back of the classroom. Coming from modest means, I never had many of the name brands nor did I rock the latest kicks. Even if I had the cash to bankroll the juiciest couture, my fashion sense was rarely tingl... Continue reading »