What We’ve Got Here Is Failure to Communicate

May 30, 2013 Joey Cope 2

In the classic film, Cool Hand Luke, shortly after the prison warden punches Luke and sends him rolling down the hill, he lets loose the 11th most memorable quote in movie history: What we’ve got here is failure to communicate! It might also be the most misquoted quote in movie [read more]

Busting Fear

May 28, 2013 Joey Cope 0

You’re afraid. Nothing new about that. Fear is a force that is introduced early in your life. It has a purpose. Fear is given to you to keep you safe. Fear keeps you away from the edge of a cliff. Fear puts you on heightened alert when you’re threatened. A little [read more]

The Crossroad

May 23, 2013 Joey Cope 0

Every day, multiple times a day, I come to a crossroad. Tomorrow is the three year anniversary of one of those chance crossroad experiences. About 1 p.m. on May 24, 2010, I was a few blocks from my house and headed to the downtown post office. Something happened. I’ve written [read more]

Afraid to Talk

May 21, 2013 Joey Cope 0

She raised her hand, signaling him to stop. As she walked — almost ran — from the room, her throat was filled with all the things she would like to say. Minutes later, her mind was jammed tight with all the things she should have said. Glancing back, she knew he was still there. [read more]

Matching Outfit

May 18, 2013 Joey Cope 0

I don’t want to make a big deal out of this because, after all, some day I may have a matching outfit. I’m a member of a local fitness club. The difference between a fitness club and a gym is that members of a fitness club don’t feel obligated to [read more]