by Slamdot Hostmaster | Jun 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Brett Cafferty Recent reading helped me better understand something I wish I had learned years earlier: Being “ready” is not a feeling. It’s a decision. Most people assume readiness arrives like confidence – suddenly appearing out of nowhere. We think one day...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | May 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Dr. Jim Bailey, drjim@drjimbailey.com In recent months, I entered an unanticipated life transition and find myself “in between” the work and life I had and the one that’s yet to come. Insightful writers have referred to these life transitions as liminal space, from...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Apr 1, 2026 | Commentary
By Andy Barton Have you ever needed a plumber, an electrician, or any other experienced professional from the multitude of trades we depend upon for the upkeep of our homes, businesses, infrastructure, and countless other necessities? Ever have a difficult time...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Mar 2, 2026 | Commentary
Seasonal affective disorder is a real thing. The other day when the sun was shining and the temperatures felt more like April than January, I took advantage of a break in my schedule and went outside for a walk. “Make hay while the sun shines,” says the old adage, and...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Feb 2, 2026 | Commentary
By Brett Cafferty Last week I was fortunate enough to have lunch out twice – once with an old friend and once with a new friend. I also got my fix of a Mexican food lunch as we just happened to have that both days! My friends are both professionals who work from...
by Slamdot Hostmaster | Jan 2, 2026 | Commentary
By Dr. Jim Bailey Recently I met a man who was supervising construction at a house near mine. The house has spectacular views of the Tennessee River and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but the foundation is built on Tennessee red clay. The clay acts like a...
