Advertising in the western world focuses (way too often)--less on the product and more on catering to the puerile cravings of 15-year-old boys. I'm embarrassed by the American advertising community: I believe that, of all the nations of the world,...
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Women in Horse Racing Media: What’s Good for the f!llies and Mares…is Good for the Sport.
For a few years now, a thought has swirled around in my head. I believe that the thought had its birth in the fact that I'm not yet a member of the National Turf Writers' and Broadcasters' Association. Not that...
Horse Racing Obsession IS Genetic: A Birthday Thank You to My Mother
Today is my birthday. I'm not telling you that so that you'll send me an email with congratulatory wishes--I'm telling you solely because it's the reason for this column, today.You see, few people ever think to thank their Mothers for...
Ode to a Horseman: Lenny DeVito, You’re in Our Hearts. And the Winner’s Circle.
OK, so I'm not a poet, and this isn't a poem to honor Lenny DeVito.And it's taken me 10 days to write this, because it's one of the hardest things I've ever done.Last Tuesday--January 7, 2014, Lenny died. He and...
International Day of the Horse: Today…and Every Day.
So, I called the United Nations today. I wanted to know if indeed today was International Day of the Horse. Like a bear fighting her way out of a thicket, I punched away at 1s and 2s and 4s until...
Why Horse Racing in Georgia? Because Mucho Macho Man Makes Us Cry.
Horse Racing in Georgia? It's legal, you know. To race horses in Georgia, that is.Pari-mutuel betting in Georgia?Not so much. In fact, not at all.Yes, it IS a situation that makes no sense. At least, not in a way that...
Thanksgiving 2013: The Race Track Chaplaincy of America/New York Division…and You…Me…Us.
Here in the United States, this coming Thursday (November 28th) is a holiday we call, Thanksgiving. I'm sure that every country in the world has a similar holiday: a day set aside to thank God for all we have--for all...
Perceptions, Part 1: Desiree Gill and Simone Montgomerie: Warrior Women, Jockeys, Alphas Extraordinaire.
Two topics are banging away at the top of my brain today. Both must be addressed if I'm to get any sleep tonight. (I have a laundry list of articles to write in the next two weeks--even as I work on...
Arabian Horses Will Race Today, Breeders’ Cup Friday. Race 11: You Love, You Bet–Everyone Wins.
Happy Breeders' Cup Friday: November 1, 2013. I could write an entire book about how the BC has become bloated--about the fact that f!llies and mares--like women in horse racing--are tossed into the back seat. Again.But that's another rant, for...
Racing Museum Robbery: They Stole from Everyone Who Loves Horse Racing.
It's no secret that I far prefer the company of horses to that of humans.Horses won't lie to you. And surely, they won't rob you of anything but your heart.And people wonder why I say,The more humans I meet...the more...