Everyone has a war story about Philadelphia Eagles Fans. Yeah, yeah, your cousin’s husband was hit by a snowball, a bottle of beer, a pile of trash – fill in the blank- who cares? As we approach the team’s fourth try for the Vince Lombardi trophy, the muckrakers are yapping away about the allegedly worst football fans in the history of the world. The history of the world is a stretch. I saw the movie Ben Hur and have been to a bullfight. Raised by parents from South Philadelphia and Kensington, I come by my fan loyalty honestly. In these parts of Philadelphia, our blood isn’t Quaker-blue; it’s Eagle-green. Origins of my Eagles upbringing The Philadelphia fan base has a long history of out-of-control behavior, and I am in no way condoning it. Beating up a mascot and breaking his leg is abhorrent. Before the Commanders became enlightened, they had…

I write a killer eulogy. As troubling as it is that I claim it as my superpower, it’s 100 % true. Within two years, I attended eight funerals. Sadly, it included the passing of both my parents. During this time, I learned what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. Some would say I am a horrible person to critique someone at their lowest and saddest time. A time when they are putting all their feelings out there for family, friends, and the few creepy people at a funeral that no one ever knows. Nevertheless, this is good information to have. Below are tips that will help you create a eulogy and leave the audience with the true essence of the loved one that passed. Communicate with the Other Speakers At a funeral for a family friend, multiple family members gave eulogies. From the brave college student grandchild to the eldest…