by Lance Loya | Dec 24, 2019
Merry Christmas! No deep reading this week, just a fun, lighthearted list to spread a little holiday joy. Here are ten famous Christmas movie good teammates: (*Feel free to debate among yourselves…) 10. Sergeant Al Powell (Reginald VelJohnson) Die Hard Whether Die...
by Lance Loya | Dec 17, 2019
Disney has been busy. Last month the company launched their Disney+ streaming service. This month, they opened Rise of the Resistance—the new Star Wars themed ride at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. And this week, they release the much-anticipated final...
by Lance Loya | Dec 10, 2019
Last week, I had an opportunity to attend a freshman English class at a high school where I was speaking. Midway through the class, the principal’s voice came over the school’s intercom, announcing the commencement of a “lockdown” drill. I have visited lots of schools...
by Lance Loya | Dec 3, 2019
Of all the unpleasant things I’ve heard parents utter from the bleachers at youth sporting events, I find one phrase to be the most unsettling: “He/She is playing him/her out of position.” The “he/she” being the coach, and the “him/her” being that parent’s child. I...
by Lance Loya | Nov 26, 2019
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for reflection. It’s the ideal occasion for us to pause and think about what we’re thankful for in our lives. Some families have a tradition of gathering around the dinner table and stating what each member is thankful for before they...