I quoted this at the last mens' morning mentoring breakfast session with no intentions of it going much further. But it sparked a wonderful, personal discussion between 3 guys that struggle with the topic ourselves and the presence of male domination in our fathers' generation. Bad things happen when those worlds collide but we're learning and maturing the way we translate it and mold it into authentic male leadership.
'Nuff said.
What the bugger does that have to do with a spelling bee, you ask? Even if you didn't, I'm going to tell you.
One of my favorite dudes to write about is my new friend Billy Self. He has become a breakfast regular and routinely shares his life. I've mentioned before that he is the president of my favorite Rockwall business, ProSoap, and that he competes in triathlons with his team, Tri-ProSoap (check out the latest race results, Billy's highest finish ever ... click here). But now, and forever more, he will be remembered as the obscure segway that could have saved a young runner-up from the cloak of failure.
Allow me to explain ... A few weeks ago, Sameer Mishra, a 13-year-old from Indiana, crushed a field of nearly 300 to become the 2008 National Spelling Bee Champion. The winning spell came on "guerdon." But what was more interesting was the word his opponent stumbled on to give Sameer the winning word ... "prosopopoeia." No - it is not the method in which ProSoap is manufactured (although it should be.)
Anyhoo, the word means "a rhetorical device." Now ... if the child had known of the company ProSoap, he would have had a rhetoric link to the correct spelling! And since he obviously doesn't, we should give him a free sample tub so he can cleanse himself of the disappointment of choking on national TV.
OK - maybe I'm the only one that thinks that's funny.
I know Kevin (one of the other 3 people that may or may not read this) is wondering how he could get a contrived blog written about his life by his good friend ... well, frickin show up for breakfast ya banana head. You're a founding father of the MMM!
Speaking of the early knights of the MMM, Old Man Secules graced us with his presence which was a nice surprise. With the grave yard shift, 2 kids, and a wife that just went through ear surgery, this Bud's for you ... Mr ham-radio, AT&T cell tower, uber-geek van-driver guy ... a real American Hero in my book. Seriously though ... it was good seeing you.
Speaking of Bud, don't forget Dallas Race Week coming up ... details are at the site:
In conclusion, I have nothing to conclude. This blog has officially digressed into one of the worst planned, poorly edited, and random writing efforts of my life. But it sure does feel good to express some thoughts from time to time. In this day and age, why not do it digitally?
I leave you with the following thoughts:
- Where in the world are Kevin, Justin, Chris, Mike and Robert and the other Justin?
- For MMA Justin, will the upcoming movie Redbelt be a must see for MMA enthusiasts? It's by the same guy that did Glengarry Glen Ross and Wag the Dog!
Stay wise ...
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