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Why we call it “The Sheet.”
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Why we call it “The Sheet.”

There's a scene that I always remember. Kid Twist ducks into Duke Budreau's bar to recruit the best long-con men he can find in Chicago. Duke calls out "Lacey! Bring me the sheet.” It's the sheet listing all the best men in town looking to get in on a con. All the resources by name and reputation these guys need right there on one page. And that's what I created for Nymblesmith.

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Fescue. Gesundheit.
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Fescue. Gesundheit.

The following is about golf and its Open Championship in Scotland this week, but it's also about broadcasting and description and, in part, storytelling. And advice on all of these. Be correct. Use the right words for the right thing. Don't copy something someone else is doing unless you know what it means. And before you make it interesting, make it understandable. My two cents today.

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Inspiration on International Women’s Day
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Inspiration on International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day. And it's a little what? sad, unfortunate, that we have to set aside a day for something the value of which we should all recognize every day, but if it gives us a moment to celebrate, acknowledge, and pay attention to the women in our lives. I think that's an excellent thing.

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