I know it was January because it was after the holidays and I was returning a gift to a local sporting goods store. That was nine months ago; that’s how long this mystery has lasted. I had received a golf […]
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The road less traveled
By Dom Cioffi He lived on my floor in our dorm during my freshman year of college. I knew him from countless parties and passing him in the bathroom, but we never hung out together. He looked like a young […]
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Summer days drifting away
By Dom Cioffi I told my son at the beginning of the summer that we were going to do things differently this year. In past years, he had thrown away every opportunity to better himself, but this summer he would […]
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Same old song and dance
By Dom Cioffi I hit the nostalgic trifecta this past weekend when my wife and I attended a concert featuring three retro acts from the late ’70s and early ’80s Months ago, I got an email promoting all the popular […]
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No way, not a chance
By Dom Cioffi As a lifelong sportsman, I’ve always had the opinion that, given enough time and effort, I could probably become adept at most any activity. I’m not saying that I’m a gifted athlete, but rather, I’m coordinated enough […]
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Dealing with the pain
By Dom Cioffi According to the CDC, fentanyl is now the No. 1 cause of death for Americans between those aged 18-45. The drug has surpassed suicide, Covid, and car accidents to take the top position. In 2021, over 100,000 […]
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Filling the seats
By Dom Cioffi Anyone interested in sports knows that the 2022 New York Yankees are playing record-setting baseball. They have been destroying their opposition since the start of the season, exciting the Big Apple fans with epic hitting and pitching. […]
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Holding court
By Dom Cioffi Over the course of my business career, I have often been in the position of hiring people. Being interviewed for a job is certainly an anxious experience, but conducting an interview also has its own unique pressures. […]
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Listening to the differences
For the last several years, I have grown increasingly attached to podcasts as my main source of information. I’ve found that long-form discussions lead to a better and more accurate understanding of both people and ideas. A three-minute soundbite from […]
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A memorable exchange
By Dom Cioffi Sometimes, the most compelling exchanges happen at the strangest times. That was the case this past Sunday afternoon while I was walking on the golf course. No one was around and I had some time to kill, […]