Point Well Taken

Unless your name is John McEnroe, good sportsmanship is an essential element of sport.  It is important for mutual respect between the players, but also for its entertainment value.

Pachyderm Puzzle

The threshold varies from one house to the next.  Is it worth time investigating and mitigating, or is it time to find a good plumber? 

Heavy Metal

Mark Spitz could only wish to be so decorated.

On the Boards

When field testing new gear, it's important to put it through its paces to reveal anything that might be detrimental or flawed.   The industry relies on well informed inspectors to determine product viability and usefulness.  It's a thankless job, but there are a few who make the sacrifice.

The Con -- a Suer?

Eventually he will be coerced into accepting a thin mint.

Iceman Cometh

It's time to get the jump on training to beat that throw from the catcher.

Wood it Work?

For a Master Entertainer, it is important to draw the audience in and hold them in suspense for just the right amount of time.  On the edge of their seats, they build empathy and engage with heightened emotional investment.  They sense yearning and anticipation, and want nothing more than to participate.