Issues

Anger feels good.  I used to run a lot. I ran a marathon. To be fair, I ran two half marathons but that adds up to one full marathon. Despite all this running, I never experienced a “runner’s high”. A “runner’s high” is supposedly a short-lasting, deeply euphoric state following intense exercise. Anger is a […]

“Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” Who do I think I am? I mean, I did write an entire issue stating “I am…”, but really, the arrogance. I fully believe, deep in my heart, that people care what I think. I started a newsletter and

“Time is what we want most but what we use worst.” – William Penn I listen to podcasts at double speed. I will often do this while running errands or taking the dog out. I get to work early and eat lunch at my desk. I lead multiple things with our church each week. We

Talladega’s GEICO North Park is a lawless land.  Yes. I went undercover and infiltrated Talladega. I mingled with locals, saved a life, and learned a lot. For those who are not in the know, Talladega is the location of a famous NASCAR (NASCAR Association for Super Cool Automobile Racing) race. There is a famous movie

Welcome to the first edition of Identify an Intern. Similar to a Subscriber Spotlight, this is a unique honor bestowed upon only the most hard working interns or the ones willing to pay the $2,500 article fee. I’ll let you guess how Bryce “money bagz” Chambers got his article written. Bryce Mathison Chambers was born

“I’m not mad. I’m just disappointed.” Seth Winton I get it. I really do. Sharing your music is an intimate thing to do. “Here, this is what I like. Do you like it?” That said, only one other person contributed to the collaborative playlist last week. I think Paul McCartney said it best, “Contributing to

“Ain’t no road too long when we meet in the middle.” Diamond Rio As the old saying goes, “In order to make the dream work, you gotta have the team work.”  I was inspired this week by a classic sports debate. I often find myself debating sports with others. We were arguing about quarterbacks in

“I’d say more like one in a million” – “So you’re telling me there’s a chance?” Mary Swanson and Lloyd Christmas Stop it. I know. There wasn’t a Daily Dispatch last week. My apologies to all, and to all, my apologies. I’ve created an addiction to these words and then withheld the dopamine hit you’ve

“This I want to believe implicitly: Man was born for love and revolution.” Osamu Dazai In issue 4, one of the Hand Selected Articles From Me To You was about Paddy Roy Bates, the man who started the smallest country in the world. My summary was as follows: “It’s good to have goals, to have

Jordan Misch: The Go-Getter with a Heart of Gold and a Love for The Daily Dispatch If there’s one thing you need to know about Jordan Misch, it’s that he’s a man on a mission. He’s kindhearted, funny, charming, and always on the go. He’s the kind of guy who can make you laugh and