by richfranklin | Aug 25, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
In the sport of mixed martial arts, there’s what we call a fighter’s chance. Your opponent could be faster, stronger, and better but you might still score a lucky knockout. It happens. Outside the cage, we all deal with a balance of probabilities when it comes to...
by richfranklin | Aug 18, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
After 47 years, I’ve learned that life is balancing a tightrope of being selfless and selfish. If your decisions go against the grain of what society believes is right, be prepared for many questions and the self-doubt that might follow. Those who don’t understand...
by richfranklin | Jul 4, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
This July 4th will be the 246th time that we celebrate the founding of our great nation. A celebration could not have come at a better time. Amidst the joyful remembrance, we must appreciate the struggle of our forefathers and how America was conceived in...
by richfranklin | Jun 16, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
The Brooklyn Nets, led by basketball player Kevin Durant were swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the recent NBA playoffs. Despite playing a team sport, Durant was singled out and ridiculed with memes and insults for the team’s playoff exit. Even...
by richfranklin | Apr 14, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
People automatically assume that I’m a good conversationalist just because I‘ve had conversations with many different people on my podcast. True and false. I wasn’t born with a silver tongue, and I didn’t have the gift of gab in high school. Just because I liked...
by richfranklin | Mar 31, 2022 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
It took a slap in the face for me to realize the Oscars were going on. Who would’ve thought? There’s just too much going on in life to concern myself with such things. But here I am. So, I guess Hollywood has pulled it off yet again. Reminding us ever so subtly (maybe...
