Tom Gorgolis

The Intrepid Story Teller

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  • Jimmy Kimmel

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    Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel. He was fired for his schtick. It’s not that I particularly care about Jimmy Kimmel or his brand of commentary. His opening monologue is exhausting and uninspiring and it was very divisive and insulting to moderate sensibilities. He dedicated all his energy to lampooning Trump. I…

  • Je Suis Charlie Kirk

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    Charlie Kirk, Charlie Hebdo, and any other Charlie, Charlene, Charles or Chucky cannot die for their political views. Full stop! There is no scenario where someone’s belief should result in their death. Liberty is a soul’s right to breathe. Let them speak! Keeping Americans divided along political fault lines is by design. Honestly, I don’t…

  • Marathon Training: Week 4

    Marathon Training: Week 4

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    I struggled with week 4. I skipped a day of running on Tuesday and I only completed eight miles out of the twelve miles scheduled on Sunday. The only silver lining is I ran my fastest 5km to date on Friday, which is no excuse for not running on Tuesday and stopping my run short…

  • Marathon Training: Week 2

    Marathon Training: Week 2

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    With Week 2 completed, I am encouraged with my progress, but I am a little sore. Losing steam for week 3. I’m beginning to understand what the term marathon really means.

  • Summer Concert

    Summer Concert

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    It was getting deep into July and I had yet to go to a single concert. I was starting to get discouraged until Julio called me to meet him in Girona to go see Ben Harper in Sant Feliu de Guixols.