Category Archives: In The News

Colin Kaepernick and the Future of Freedom

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Steve LaMotte

Because I’m far and few between in actually writing post, you likely are well aware of the protest by Colin Kaepernick (and other athletes) during the National Anthem and the backlash it has created. It certainly brings up a lot … Continue reading →

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Peyton Manning Leadership School: Be Prepared

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve LaMotte

Peyton Manning provided another important lesson of leadership during last night’s 41-17 drubbing of the Oakland Raiders. It is this: Be Prepared. Towards the end of the 3rd Quarter with the Broncos up big, it appears that 2nd string QB … Continue reading →

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Death With Dignity

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Steve LaMotte

By now you’ve likely read an article or saw a news story about Brittany Maynard- a 29 year old US woman who has terminal brain cancer. Brittany has made a decision to end her life on November 1st through a … Continue reading →

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Can We Talk About Demons?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Steve LaMotte

Like many, I have been appalled at the story out of Wisconsin about the two 12 year old girls accused of attempting to murder their “friend.” Murder is shocking. Murder by teenagers is more shocking. Premeditated (attempted) murder by two … Continue reading →

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Arcade Fire and the Wedding Banquet

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I read two brief articles (here and here) this morning that the band Arcade Fire is making it mandatory for concert goers to wear “formal attire or a costume” to their shows. You can go on their twitter page (@arcadefire) … Continue reading →

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No Person is Incognito

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I have been following the controversy down in Miami where Richie Incognito is accused of bullying fellow offensive linemen, Jonathan Martin- reportedly making him pay for meals, vacation, and using racial slurs on a voicemail. You can read an ESPN … Continue reading →

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Marriage Isn’t For You: A Response

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

It’s possible that you’ve already read Seth Adams Smith’s blog post, Marriage Isn’t For You. I cannot look down my Facebook feed without seeing someone “liking” it or commenting on it. I think he gets it wrong. To be fair, … Continue reading →

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Living in the Moment (and other lessons from the Pirates)

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I am a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Let me be clear, I am not a recent bandwagon fan- but a fan from birth. A fan whose love for the Pirates came together around players like “skinny” Barry Bonds, Andy Van Slyke, … Continue reading →

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Praying for Peace in Syria

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I know that I am not the only person appalled at the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria against their own people. This breaks international laws “regulating” warfare (which sounds strange- but that is essentially what it is) and … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I was watching the Pirates take on the Mets the other night when the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial came through. My initial response was surprise- then dismay as this was really a no-win situation. A young man is … Continue reading →

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