Have you thought about what it means to love and be loved? Forget the bells and whistles or the warm, fuzzy feelings that follow a brief embrace. This is not about fairy-tale descriptions or romance-movie depictions. Erase the thoughts generated from listening to those 80s love songs, because that is not what this is about. Our notion of love always seems to come from a … Continue reading Are you ready for Love?
The Beginning of a New Era When Chelsea was bought by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in June 2003, it forever changed the face of the game we love (1). The deal, completed in a mere 15 minutes, saw Abramovich acquire the club for £140 million—£60 million for the purchase and an additional £80 million in debt that he immediately assumed (2). Previous owner Ken Bates, … Continue reading Every Football Fan’s Nightmare: When Billionaires Bought the Game We Love
From Full Cut to Slim Fit—and Back Again: The Evolution of Men’s Trousers Growing up on the island in the 1990s, the prevailing fashion mirrored the bold American trends of the day. Wide-leg Karl Kani denim ruled the streets, capturing the spirit of the era. Competing labels like FUBU and Rocawear also carried weight: if your favorite artist rocked it in a music video, you … Continue reading Baggy Pants….are back
Most productivity advice assumes you have all morning to journal, meditate, run 5K, and brew matcha. I’ve got about an hour and a train to catch. This post is about building a grounded, consistent routine that centers faith, focus, and purpose. What I’ll share isn’t glamorous, but it works—and it’s built to be sustainable. If you’re looking for a distraction-free start to your day that … Continue reading How I Designed a Morning Routine That Works (Even With a Commute and No Chaos)
Very early in life, we begin to worry about being liked. That little girl in dance class—does she like me? The boys on the playground—will they let me join in their game? Our first social concerns arrive before we even understand the concept of self-worth, yet they shape so much of who we become. As we grow older, the worries evolve but never really leave. … Continue reading The Silent Burden: What Men Really Worry About but Rarely Say
They say the sixth year of marriage tests couples like no other. Whether this is urban legend or statistical truth remains debatable, but here we are, celebrating year seven at The Goring Hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant – a milestone worth marking in style. The Goring Hotel, a beacon of luxury hospitality for over a century, stands proudly in Belgravia. After a brief debate between utilizing their … Continue reading A Michelin-Starred Anniversary at The Goring Where Even the Sheep Got Named
It is a difficult task to find a nice restaurant that opens on a Sunday. Our anniversary this year fell on a Sunday. My search for another Michelin restaurant for our sixth celebration was more of a challenge this time. I had initially earmarked Chez Bruce in Wandsworth but because of hesitancy, all the available spots got booked. Then I came across Kitchen W8. Initially, … Continue reading Anniversary Dinner at Kitchen W8
Why are we shocked upon learning that a long standing tv presenter is accused of paying illicit photos? There was a huge furore in the media about Huw Edwards and the former ITV presenter Phil Schofield who unceremoniously fell from grace. Edwards is at the centre of a report by the tabloid paper, The Sun, which claimed that the journalist allegedly paid “more than £35,000” … Continue reading A perfect Man
Have you considered what would prompt a grown man, writhing in pain and agony to call out for “momma”? Why would a man being beaten brutally by police officers plead for his “momma”? He’s not crying for his father, wife nor kids. He cried for momma. I start with re-examining the death of George Floyd and Tyreek Nichols. During the torturous ordeal that lead to … Continue reading Why do men cry?
Whether we finish top of the league or in second place, it will be far more than anyone had predicted last summer. To be here in April with five games to go, thinking there is still a chance we could win the league is beyond unbelievable. We have been here several times before in the last 19 years. We will do well to remember the … Continue reading What’s Next for Arsenal
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