Be Like Matt
This story was posted a few weeks ago by one of my Facebook friends who has a name I can’t remember. Hope I can remember the powerful deets of this story… My friend we’ll call Matt b/c I think that’s...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best (and Worst) Christmas Gift You’ve Ever Received?
A Twitter friend just posed this question to her followers: What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received? I could answer that immediately: mini candy bars. Um, that’s not so bad, you may...
View ArticleAmazon Teams Up With The BLINK Foundation & the I’m Here Movement!
Late last year, The BLINK Foundation received final IRS approval as a 501C3 non for profit. The BLINK Foundation is a chairity which was started by Marcus and Marvelyne Engel to help get Marcus’...
View ArticleIs 38 Too Young To Downsize?
We all know the routine of life, right? When you first get out on your own, you start in the tiniest apartment you can find. Then, you might work your way up to a condo while building life, then to a...
View ArticleWhat Bob’s Burgers Taught Me About Patient Communication
If you’re into adult cartoons (and by this, I don’t mean porno), you might want to check out Bob’s Burgers. Been hearing about it for a while, but last night caught my first episode. Here’s the...
View ArticleGlass Houses
Sorry, but it’s been a good little while since I blogged. Had the self diagnosis of walking pneumonia, plus travel and writing a new book equals few and far between Marcus blog posts. I’ll try to be...
View ArticleA Chuck Klosterman-ish Question
A Chuck Klosterman-ish Question to Ponder If you are of Generation X, Y or one of the Millineals, and if you enjoy thinking outside the box, you should definitely check out some of Chuck Klosterman’s...
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And In the End…
The University of Central Florida is about 10 minutes from my front door. I’ve had a great working relationship with UCF since my first speech there in 2005 and, since they are in my local community, I...
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Are you PRO?
Last week while speaking at Wayne State University in Detroit, I met so many wonderful folks – including a very special couple.This husband and wife team were present at my programs for future...
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Rushing In
What’s your definition of a hero? My definition is fluid, but this always seems an element: heroes rush in when everyone else rushes out. That’s why we all know the first responders on 9-11 were...
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Second Chance Choir
If you’ve read, “After This…”, you may remember what a big part my home congregation and denominational family played in my recovery. If I tell people I was raised in church, many people immediately...
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Digging Up E.T.
Everybody has that one thing they have not done and everyone else has. Chances are, you have a few of these things that are cultural phenomenons. Here are a few things everyone else has done that I...
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What Do You Mean Imperfect?
Flip back through my blog and you’ll find references to Gungor, a musical collaborative based in Denver. Michael and Lisa Gungor are, hands down, two of the most talented musicians I’ve ever laid ears...
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Why I Fired My Doctor
Yesterday, I fired my family doc. He doesn’t know it yet. And he may never know. Here is exactly why: Sometimes, I feel like it’d be really hard to be a restaurant/food critic. Or a professional...
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Lasers and Liquor
Technology. Technology is going to be the thing that helps law enforcement officers prevent future alcohol related traffic crashes. And, not just law enforcement, but sensors in steering wheels that...
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What Would You Think About?
Last year, an incredible gift came into our lives and business. Her name is Tay. She is not only competent to help run the I’m Here Movement, but she has an overall outlook on life that helps balance...
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Tickling the Ivories with Liver Spots
The Hotness and I went to a doc’s office today. I honestly couldn’t even tell you where it is, other than it’s 45 minutes from home and still in Central Florida. And I think it’s the opposite direction...
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Second Chance Choir
If you’ve read, “After This…”, you may remember what a big part my home congregation and denominational family played in my recovery. If I tell people I was raised in church, many people immediately...
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Digging Up E.T.
Everybody has that one thing they have not done and everyone else has. Chances are, you have a few of these things that are cultural phenomenons. Here are a few things everyone else has done that I...
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What Do You Mean Imperfect?
Flip back through my blog and you’ll find references to Gungor, a musical collaborative based in Denver. Michael and Lisa Gungor are, hands down, two of the most talented musicians I’ve ever laid ears...
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