Ocean Palmer, Author at Ocean Palmer

Time Stops for Only the Greats: the Loss of Robin Williams

August 13, 2014 by Ocean Palmer 1 Comment

“No man is an island.” — John Donne, 1572-1631 Donne, an English poet and cleric in the Church of England, wrote that famous line in “Meditation XVII,” a work whose name seems poignantly appropriate as the world grieves the loss of actor Robin Williams. That Williams chose to exit stage right two days ago on […]

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My Handsome Chestnut Miracle

July 20, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

About the time Rory McIlroy sank his final putt to win the Open Championship and become the planet’s second happiest man, I was preoccupied as the first. Since days drag but years fly, I opted to spend Rory’s back nine driving to rural northern Colorado to say goodbye to Piggy Church, a four-year-old Thoroughbred gelding […]

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Selling for a Living: the 3 Sales Dynamics

July 16, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Today’s entry comes courtesy from my consulting firm. I liked the concept’s clarity and brevity so I thought I’d pass it along. Whatever you are selling, that product or service can be categorized into one of three dynamics. Recognizing your arena is important because different sales strategies work for different dynamics. It is up up […]

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10 One-Sentence Movie Reviews: Early Summer

July 15, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I write screenplays and much prefer a movie theater to the television. As the calendar slides into the heart of the summer blockbuster big budget season, the quest for a great film continues. Below are one-sentence reviews for ten recent and current releases. Most are forgettable but several are worth the money. One in particular […]

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On Joining RAIN Group

June 23, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

As my brown hair changes to gray like turning autumn leaves, joining a “shared value” sales consulting firm to share my work and make sure it sustains beyond the end of my teaching career has grown from a thought to desire. I finally found the right fit — the RAIN Group out of Framingham, MA. […]

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Movies in May: One-sentence Movie Reviews

May 31, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I write screenplays and rarely watch TV but love to go the movie theater. This is the slow season for movies, as major films ramp up launches for the blockbuster holiday season. Below are one-sentence reviews for eleven recent releases. Most are forgettable but a couple, if you can find them, are a great treat. […]

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What California Chrome Means to the Horse Racing Industry

May 20, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Three words: hundreds of millions. Race horse California Chrome won the Kentucky Derby easily and the Preakness by showing the courage of a champion. He is racing’s greatest gift: proof that the little guy can, in fact, grab the brass ring and turn a humble dream into legend, celebrity, and millions of dollars. I bred, […]

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The Post-Oscar Slow Season: 21 One-Sentence Movie Reviews

May 13, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I write movie screenplays and rarely watch TV, so I love to disappear inside an uninterrupted good story. The post-Oscar season is when we are treated to studio bombs and sneaky little indy films. Here are one sentence reviews for 21 slow season motion pictures. Some you will recognize from hype and the banging of […]

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Why Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Said What He Said

April 29, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Donald Sterling is suddenly a pariah. An ultra-wealthy American business magnate and former attorney, Sterling is the 81-year-old owner of the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers. The league announced today its plan to suspend Sterling for life and fine him $2.5 million for racially insensitive comments he made that were retrieved and broadcast from […]

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10 Things I Wish I Knew … in my 20s, 30s, and 40s

April 28, 2014 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

10 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s: Debt is easy. Staying out of it is hard—but worth the discipline it takes to stay flush. Debt anchors you down. Freedom from debt affords far more fun alternatives. Give more, take less. I was a lousy boyfriend for far too long. Being a better one […]

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