Author Archives: ChuckHolmes
My Tribute to Randall Cunningham
As I child, I was a huge Philadelphia Eagles® fan. In fact, I followed the Eagles for almost 20 years, before transitioning to a New England Patriots® fan. I liked the Eagles because they were the first team I ever … Continue reading
My Tribute to Camp Susan Curtis
As a child, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to attend summer camp each summer at Camp Susan Curtis (CSC) in East Stoneham, Maine. In fact, I attended CSC from the time I was 10 until I was … Continue reading
Five Events that Shaped My Life
We all have events that influence what we do, what we become and how we live our lives. Looking back over the past 34 years, there are a few memorable events that really shaped my life. I’d like to take … Continue reading
A Tribute to My Hometown: Skowhegan Maine
I grew up in Skowhegan, Maine. I lived there from the time I was in 2nd grade until I graduated high school in 1995. Although I no longer live there, I’m proud to call it my hometown. What I love best … Continue reading
My Tribute to Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens
I’m a big fan of the NFL. Maybe not as “die hard” of a fan as my wife is, but still a good fan. Through the years, I’ve liked several different teams and had several different favorite players. I started … Continue reading
You’re a Hypocrite – Why Won’t You Admit It?
What is a hypocrite? According to Dictionary.com, a hypocrite is “a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess; especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.” Personally, … Continue reading
Think & Grow Rich: The Most Influential Book I’ve Ever Read
As a kid, I hated reading. All through elementary school, junior high, high school, and even college, you couldn’t pay me to read. I just thought it was boring and a complete waste of time. Sometime around April 2002, I … Continue reading
My 7 Favorite Ways to Serve Your Country
I believe that every American has the obligation to serve their country throughout their entire life. If nothing else, it’s a great way to “repay” the rights we’ve been so freely given. More importantly, there are many different ways to … Continue reading
7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from My Military Service
I’ve been fortunate to serve this great country for 15+ years. Although I am now finished with my military career, and am enjoying civilian life, I would like to take a few moments to share some life lessons I learned … Continue reading
What Is the Meaning of Life?
Countless people struggle their entire life, to find happiness and fulfillment. As kids, we know exactly what we want to do when we grow up (although it changes a lot). But, as we grow up we typically fall into a … Continue reading
