Inspiration Revisited — Part II

I was asked my a friend if I ever met the young woman whom I mentioned in my previous post, Inspiration Revisited.  Well, I did and I wrote about it a couple of years ago.  The column was intended to be in the Pittston Sunday Dispatch, the paper that printed the original column, but for [...]

Inspiration Revisited

I wrote the below column two years ago.  I still receive comments about it so I thought I would re-post it here as a way to kick off the beginning of my 48th year on planet Earth — I absolutely  love getting older.  There are aspects of my life that could be better, and some [...]

I Was Obese and Out Of Shape — I Was Martin Kessman

{What I am about to write is based on the fact that there has been no report that Mr. Kessman has an underlying medical or genetic condition that IS the cause of his morbid obesity.  All what I write is intended to be about my experience and for those who do NOT have an underlying [...]

Overcome Adversity and Reach Your Goals

Movies, books, articles and stories have touched us all at one time or another.  Some stir us with negative emotions of outrage and anger.  Yet, others move us to action.  Moreover, others open our eyes to the realization of just how wonderful life is and inspire us to be more than we are. The first [...]

Victims, Victimizers and Victimization

In my writing and speaking I focus on the positive aspects of life,  not only to be motivational, but to inspire those that are battling obesity to take charge of their own lack of self-control and in turn take command of their lives. Often times I have been accused of being unfair, unfeeling or uncaring.  [...]

Soul Surfer — The Triumph Of The Human Spirit

Movies, books, articles and stories have touched us all at one time or another.  Some stir us with negative emotions of outrage and anger.  Yet, others move us to action.  Moreover, others open our eyes to the realization of just how wonderful life is and inspire us to be more than we are. The first [...]

Kevin Smith and Southwest Airlines

I just read in the newspaper that the exceptional director Kevin Smith was bumped from a recent flight because, it was reported, that he is overweight. According to other reports that may have not been the case, but either way it made me reflect on my super heavyweight days.  I recall having boarded a plane [...]

“Handicapped is a mental state!”

Last night I was at a bodybuilding event/fundraiser for the incredible young woman I first saw last year around this time. Here is the much requested follow up: “Handicapped is a mental state!” by: Joe Leonardi Last December, I wrote a column describing a very inspirational moment.  I saw a young person who was missing her [...]