Ralph on Relationships: Leaving Things Unsaid.

SMUDGES. DON'T MAKE IT WORSE.

SMUDGES. DON'T MAKE IT WORSE.

Samantha thought that her boyfriend at the time, Mike, went too far.  At best, their up-and-down relationship of some eight months has steadily been on the decline for the majority of it, and his actions too asinine to mention were finally the straw that broke the camels back.

As far as Sam was concerned, she was back on the market.  Facebook Status: Single – much to the chagrin of Mike, the current ex-boyfriend.

That chagrin lead to pseudo-contempt on Mike’s part – slandering and disparaging …

What I Learned on Sunday: Being Ready

THROWING TO THE ENEMY.

THROWING TO THE ENEMY.

The NFL is nearing its final weeks with only some 68 days until the Super Bowl in Indiana. As most males in America, me and my best friend Anthony spent ourselves ensconced in front of a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV, watching Stevie Johnson shoot himself in the foot, and Tim Tebow praying himself into the end zone.

Aside from the NFL being my personal favorite, most entertaining sport to spectate, it’s a great sport to perceive in the eye of its power struggle between the …

44CAST: Episode 16 – Take Care of the Leak

Sweet Sixteen.

Sweet Sixteen.

In this edition of the 44cast, Josh and I discuss my volleyball team, the NBA labor dispute, Drake’s album leak, and more.

Episode 16: Take Care by 44cast

Enjoy!

-Pino44…

RALPH ON RELATIONSHIPS – THE POWER OF POWER.

End of the Road.

End of the Road.

In recent days, it’s been all eyes on State College.  Penn State, the home of the Nittney Lions have been embattled with legal woes that reach far beyond their football and athletic program – it’s a matter of people that have been hurt, specifically, children that have a difficult time fending for themselves.

Relationships always encompass power and influence, for without a relationship with another there wouldn’t be any need for power or influence. Evil can lurk or opulence can shine out of any situation, any …

How To Tuesday: Writing a Novel 2

Week 2 of NanoWriMo – Day 8

Badge of Writer's UnBlock.

Badge of Writer's UnBlock.

The month of November has seen almost 12,000 words of a novel I’ve been working on based on text messages I had with a young lady I once dated.  I call it Texts From Britney.  This is a story of an emotional roller coaster between a man and a woman, not through letters, not through emails – but text messages between the two over the course of 2 years. Inspired by a data plan, an iPhone, and broken hearts.…

What I Learned on Sunday: Competition.

For me, Sunday was one big twenty-four hour times of triumph.  Fresh off the heels of the Watch The Throne concert (Ayda’s first Jay-Z / Kanye West / The Throne / Rap Concert) with an extra hour of sleep within our respite, it started beautifully.

Photoshoot Fresh.

Photoshoot Fresh.

A year ago was my own triumph, completing 26.2 grueling miles within the 5 boroughs of the city I will always call home.   Initially, I started my original marathon running as a friendly competition to myself – just to see if I can …

Ralph on Relationships: I’ll Be There.

TO HELL AND BACK.

TO HELL AND BACK.

Napoleon once said, “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” This axiom is true.  Surely, if you are living life on earth with the billions of other people, not every one of these you come across will like you or what you stand for.  Unfortunately, this axiom seems true in respect to people you know and love.  Oftentimes, we watch our loved ones make mistakes, and we let it go, since we don’t want to hurt feelings.

WHY DO WE DO THAT?

Let …