The lines between protectionism, patriotism and a wise consumer is a blurry one at times but the hallmark of the era that through it all away was their foolhardy decision to line-up every weekend at the big-box stores and ship their dollars far, far away.
To some pride in manufacturing has been lost but that is far from the case. The consumer, a product of father-less generations forgot to respect ownership, forgot to know what it was likely to extend your hand to manufacturer, who shook back knowing that pride and quality are the pillars that they and the nation is built on.
As you go towards your day today, complaining and aching about the plight of finances, stop for a moment and look in the mirror. Ask yourself are you part of the problem or the solution.
Support local business and let the big-box stores echo in their empty halls as a reminder to those who tread on our livelihood. And in continuation of that support local farm initiatives with the purchase of only regionally grown items where possible.
upcoming speaking engagements
About Me
- jd
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- I'm just a fair haired boy who wears a mask with graying temples...a boy who dreams perfect little dreams of "another time", wondering where it all went. In those days of youth I traveled east till I was on the west coast and now, with the road in my heart, I write books in soft lead pencil on paper waiting for "another time" to come around once again.
general rants and other meandering tales
R-Factor for Golf
R-Factor for Golf is for the closers of the world, past and present who know what it's like to get the tough job done when everything is on the line. Dedicated to the best damn closer I've ever known this is the "golf book" about far more than golf but of one of the greatest professions in the world, the salesman.
Session's, a snowboarders journal
As a highly competitive ‘boarder myself, I’m pleased to note that my surprise release of 2007, Sessions, is considered by many to be the standard for all my other books to be judged against.
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game is the hallmark piece of Renegade Training™ and my career. This book will forever change preparation on the pitch and hopefully how you look at "the beautiful game". Please join me with the Ray of Hope campaign campaign to benefit the legendary Ray Kennedy.
More than a Game
More than a Game is the most detailed book on dry-land training for Hockey to date, and will simply astonish the coaching profession for its breadth. It explains the pitfalls to most training regimens and then in detailed fashion reveals the inner secrets of Renegade Training™ and why our athletes/teams consistently stand above the rest. However more than anything this book is dedicated to Hockey purists, to those love and appreciate the sport and who know it is more than a game and part of their heritage.
With Grace
With complete confidence, I can honestly say that With Grace is the most important book I have written to-date as it deals with the extremely important topic of middle-aged health, ageless living and sexual virility. Equally stated I am very pleased to note that the forward of With Grace is written by my closest and most trusted friend, Mr. Grant Hanen.
Mastery on the Gridiron
Mastery on the Gridiron. An enormous three-hundred page blueprint to success that has put together champions at every level.
The Mark of R; part II the re-birth of honor
The Mark of R; part 2 the re-birth of honor The book of the warrior, built of honor and integrity. While much of the combative sporting world seems to be locked in disgrace, The Mark of R returns to the classic roots of the making of proud, noble warrior.
