Tell the Truth and Run Substack

Why Humility Beats Certainty in Every Room

Lessons from 38 years in recovery rooms — and why they apply everywhere.

Oct 21 • 

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May 2025

Prog Rock’s Definitive Decade — The 1970s

Three Key Factors Drive Prog Rock’s Popularity and Quality

May 14 • 

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February 2025

Led Zeppelin — Becoming Legit?

A Review of the film “Becoming Led Zeppelin”

Feb 13 • 

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Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back

Academy Award Nominations Draw Attention to Rock Docs

Feb 4 • 

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January 2025

The Clubhouse Turn

Reflections on a Milestone Birthday

Jan 30 • 

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December 2024

10 Overlooked Great Guitar Solos

Introduction

Dec 11, 2024 • 

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October 2024

The Wisdom of Silence: Transforming Advice Giving

New on my Substack: 'The Wisdom of Silence: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Unsolicited Advice.' In this personal essay, I explore the pitfalls of…

Oct 8, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Unmasking the Invisible Struggle: My Journey with ADHD in Corporate America

The Facade of Success

Aug 27, 2024 • 

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July 2024

A Journey Back to Fitness

Conquering San Marcos Pass at 64

Jul 29, 2024 • 

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April 2024

Columbia House Record Club

My "free taste" of what became music addiction. Columbia House wasn't just a company; it was a cultural phenomenon, emblematic of a time when music was…

Apr 19, 2024 • 

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The Curious Case of the 26.2 Sticker

Some irritations are more than just that—they're perfect fodder for humor with a hint of truth. Welcome to "Tell the Truth and Run!" where we delve into…

Apr 12, 2024 • 

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What Album Transformed You

Today, as I was revisiting an album that has deeply affected me, I couldn't help but reminisce about the era of LP records.

Apr 4, 2024 • 

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