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What it’s like to be separated from the one you love

By James Newcomb | October 5, 2021 | Comments Off on What it’s like to be separated from the one you love

It has now been 6 weeks since I left my wife Sana in Vietnam so I could attend to some personal business that requires my presence here in Virginia Beach. I knew there would be a possibility of me returning sans Sana as we’re awaiting her visa to reside in the U.S. to be approved.…

I wouldn’t miss the NFL if it were to disappear tomorrow

By James Newcomb | October 1, 2021 | Comments Off on I wouldn’t miss the NFL if it were to disappear tomorrow

I know that football is the most popular sport in America, so I can see how what I’m about to say might run afoul of whatever passes for acceptable opinion among Polite Society. But my wife Sana and I were talking about it last night and it brought up some thoughts I wanted to write…

What I’m doing on International Podcasters Day

By James Newcomb | September 30, 2021 | Comments Off on What I’m doing on International Podcasters Day

I’m told today is “International Podcasters Day”. Or maybe it’s “International Podcast Day”; I guess I really don’t know. I’m never been one to fall for silly gimmicks like Father’s Day, Columbus Day, Christmas and the like. But hey, if a few podcasters and the businesses that support them can profit from it, more power…

Better to do it right the first time

By James Newcomb | September 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Better to do it right the first time

Something I’ve said in this newsletter many times is this idea of “one strike and you’re out.” It’s a mentality that I’ve tried more and more to incorporate into my business and life in general. What it means is to approach a project, an interview, whatever the case may be with the mindset of “I’ve…

$100 well spent – or should I say “invested”

By James Newcomb | September 27, 2021 | Comments Off on $100 well spent – or should I say “invested”

Last Thursday morning I injured my hand out in the back of the property where I’m staying. There’s a little marsh that separates the property from some pretty cool walking trails, so I’ve been crossing the marsh which is about 8 inches deep either way, both to and from my morning walk. Not a huge…