"Nobody ever has any success in life without the help of a friend." That's what a successful businessman told me back in 2008 when I was on the brink of …
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by: Steve Watkins In: journal, social media, writing
"Nobody ever has any success in life without the help of a friend." That's what a successful businessman told me back in 2008 when I was on the brink of …
Pay it Forward: The E-mail I Thought About All NightRead More
by: Steve Watkins In: latest news, Politics, writing
I'm on the record as a critic of Mitt Romney's campaign, and until last night, it was, in fact, a disaster. Less than two weeks ago, I said the 2012 …
by: Steve Watkins In: culture, Expatriate, journal, writing
"Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies." ~ Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding from Shawshank Redemption A year does make a …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, social media, writing
Follow this blog today, and become eligible for a $25 Visa gift card to be given at 6 p.m. CST tonight. Following does have its rewards. And oh, yes, thanks for …
by: Steve Watkins In: Family, journal, writing
"A man has only one escape from his old self: to see a different self - in the mirror of some woman's eyes." ~ Clare Boothe Luce It often amazes …
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ON TERMINATION POLICY: "I like being able to fire people who provide services to me." - using an unfortunate choice of words while advocating for consumer …
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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MRgPETMIk] "Who am I? What am I doing here?" ~ vice presidential candidate, Admiral James Stockdale (1992) The Woo …
by: Steve Watkins In: Golf, humor, journal, writing
(Blogger's Note: The great Lewis Grizzard always has been, always will be, my favorite writer. Nobody tops Grizzard, long-time sports editor and columnist for …
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by: Steve Watkins In: culture, journal, photos, Travel
Can't wait to visit the market in Otavalo. Known as the most famous market in South America. …
by: Steve Watkins In: culture, features, journal, photos
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FACT: In the United States, a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. FACT: Today, one in four veterans is unemployed. FACT: The total number of …
by: Steve Watkins In: Family, journal, photos, writing
At the end of an emotional week, last night I quietly cried myself to sleep. It's not the most masculine thing to acknowledge, but I quit wearing the mask of …
by: Steve Watkins In: Books, social media, writing
"I don't always read blogs, but when I do, I prefer the blogroll at www.stevenwwatkins.com" ~ Dos Aquis Man The best bloggers I've come across know The Great …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Latin America, writing
A new look for the blog at the Las Palmas Community in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador, thanks to developers Gary & April Scarborough. …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Latin America, news, writing
Sharing some profound thoughts from a great blogger. 99 days from today, I'll actually be on a plane to Quito, Ecuador, so at least if the world ends, it'll be …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, news, opinion, writing
What I remember most, is not the day itself, but the days that followed. I was one of the lucky ones, I suppose. I lost no family members, no friends, no …
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by: Steve Watkins In: journal, photos, Stories
Our friend, Alissa. Group shot from left, Dana, Steve, Alissa, Snickers and Brady. Poolside Palm Our new fire pit. Beautiful follow-thru for an eagle! (in …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, news, Politics, writing
My personal struggle with the issue between separation of church and state dates to a real experience in 1998. I was campaign press secretary for Democratic …
by: Steve Watkins In: Interviews, news, social media, writing
It's a formula that will demand blog hits every time. A recent event in my home town proves it works. Quick Background: On the evening of July 28, a young man …
by: Steve Watkins In: journal, photos, social media
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Sophie says this image appears to be a egg. Actually, it's a self-portrait of my latest fashion …