Grace Finds Goodness in Everything

Grace Finds Goodness in Everything

As I do every year on September 11, this  morning I listened to All that You Can’t Leave Behind by U2 in its entirety on my way to work. After its release, I listened to it every day on my commute into lower Manhattan; from Beautiful Day (opening track) to Grace...
Fix You?

Fix You?

This may be hard for some of you to believe but in my teenage years, I was a bit of an introvert.  In fact, it was not uncommon for a 15 year old Mike Carlon to retreat to his bedroom, turn off all the lights, and lose himself in music. This was particularly true if...
How do I get to Heaven?

How do I get to Heaven?

About twenty years ago, my brothers and I were having dinner at Gallagher’s steakhouse in Manhattan. This place has nothing to do with the comedian Gallagher and, as such, we did not have to wear any protective clothing, but we did have to wear sport coats...
Procrastination: Last Week’s Mad Men

Procrastination: Last Week’s Mad Men

Yesterday I finished an eight group project which of course means I have to sit down and write a report.  Those of you who have followed this blog know that I have a tendency to procrastinate when I have some writing to do.  Here is what I did this morning: Walked the...