Elvis died on Wednesday.  Tuesday night was a rough night, but not all that strange – Elvis had to get up a couple of times to go to the bathroom – but at 77 – that’s what old dogs do.  Wednesday morning came early.  I help Elvis downstairs, make a coffee, and sit at my desk to feverishly work to fill some void that I fell inside – it was one of those days with one of those feelings that cannot be fulfilled – maybe it was a premonition.  I feed Elvis, shower, and as I dash out the door, I...

On his birthday, Patrick and I talk football, but mostly about everything else! w/ love, Billy G!

The VFW Chicken Shack of Bethany Beach has been grilling world famous chicken for generations (step aside Royal Farms) -- and it's all about community.  It was a privilege to sit down with "pit-master" Ken -- for a chat on the last chicken BBQ of the summer -- see ya next Memorial Day! And -- thank you for your service ,Ken and all the vets at the Bethany VFW -- we salute you (and your world famous chicken)! w/ love, Billy G

Written by a licensed relationship therapist (Julie) and a divorce attorney (David); if you read this book, you won't need the services of either. SECRETS OF STRONG COUPLES is Julie and David Bulitt's latest book -- conveying personal stories for better couples communication for long-lasting relationships. It was a treat to sit down with the Bulitt's in the mobile studio, Rolling Wond3r, to hear their story and feel the passion that they pour into the pages of SECRETS OF STRONG...

Allow me to introduce Charles Massiatte & the first (of hopefully many) in the series which is philosophy -- or more succinctly, Philosopher Series! PS -- CM & BG on Pentecost, Home, the desert, The Odyssey, fire, The Mahabharata, some more 🔥, Schrodinger, "god-world," King Solomon, ontology, St. John's College, the great books, Garden of Eden, philosophy, love. w/ love, Billy G!

Dr. Josh Funk conceived, created, and runs R2P — Rehab 2 Perform — a preeminent rehab facility with 8 locations throughout the DMV (and growing)! Josh’s story is an inspiration — I hope you enjoy it as much as I did being a part of its telling! Tell your story 📖 Speak your passion ❤️‍🔥 Empower the world 🌎 w/ love Billy G!                                         The world kneels before love — it is in awe. 

If you are a Washingtonian, you know Tim Brant.  If you're from anywhere else in this country and like sports, you probably know Tim Brant too!  Tim grew up in DC and excelled in football at St. John's and then at UMD, and after an injury trying out for our Washington Redskins, Tim stepped into the booth of sports broadcasting -- going from a local to national sports and sat along side, to name a few -- Keith Jackson, James Brown, and Jim Nantz. "I never forged a friendship as quickly with...

For over 20 years Linda Ryden has taught peace class at Lafayette Elementary School -- and with her long time friend and collaborator -- Cheryl Dodwell -- they have created a cirriculum that they are taking to the world -- PEACE OF MIND: Effectively integrating mindfulness, social and emotional learning, and conflict resolution to create a kinder and more positive school climate. The world needs more of Linda and Cheryl and by teaching peace you change the world -- one child, one class, one...

SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY is WOODMOOR-STOCK! WOODMOOR-STOCK is the second annual fun-fest when porches and front-yards are turned into stages and dance-floors when 55 bands descend on the Woodmoor neighborhood to celebrate community, camaraderie, music, food, fun, friendship, love. Words cannot do WOODMOOR-STOCK justice, and if you are  having a hard time picturing this neighborhood throw-down (like me), I’ll see ya this Saturday pin the streets of Woodmoor for the real thing Porches...

Bill Jankowski is the new General Manager of Columbia Country Club.  Born and raised in our sister city to the north — Baltimore — Bill has checkered the mid-Atlantic with his estimable talents to lead and serve — to lead through service.  I would think that I join many when I say that CCC is in good hands with Bill at the helm — after all “William” derives back to the Germanic for “the will to protect.”                Where there’s a William, there’s a way! w/ love, William!

Bob Manfuso and Frank Boyle have seen a lot of lacrosse in their day!  In the summer there have been days of 10 games — because Bob and Frank are two of the best lacrosse officials in the DC area — and this pair of 🦓’s have been at it since the beginning! Frank and Bob — without you there are no games, and with you the games are certainly more exciting!  Thank you many times over for doing the often times thankless job of officiating so that we can play and coach the game we love —...

LACROSSE, MICHIGAN, DOLPHINS, GIBLIN, PREP There is no better ambassador for the game of lacrosse than Ted Moon!  When he picked up the Creator’s Game at University of Michigan, Ted instantly fell in love with lacrosse!  I hope you enjoy Bill & Ted Lax-fabulous Adventure as much a we did — but that’s next to impossible, but good luck! w/ lots of love sauce! Billy

Johnny has done a lot in the little time he has been here -- and credits the Prep brotherhood and his faith for leading him down a path in life's jungle that he never knew existed -- the arts and performing.   Johnny -- you are wise beyond his years -- keep listening to the voice of God that always rings in your heart and you will never go astray! Well done, son -- keep it up! w/ love, Billy

BARROS, BOWEN, MALLOY & SEITZ:  not a law firm . . . . .                                                                                                        . . . . .a rather fearsome foursome! Georgetown Prep Golf are the champions of the IAC, and subsequent champions of the DC Metropolitan Area — had a ball talking with these stud swingers of the golf club! w/ love, Billy G!

HAIL TO THE CHIEF! Vince Bartozzi hails from New Haven, CN and when he and his bride, Marge, moved south they didn't think DC would stick -- yet after four beautiful kids and team of precious grandchildren too -- they are still here! No one embodies "chief" more than Mr. B -- leader, maverick, visionary, coach.  We talk baseball, business, basketball, Frank Pepe Pizza, IT innovation, the Tropea's, beating to a different drum, family, beach, life! I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed...

If anyone deserves the billing of Local Legend that’s Poppa Joe Tropea — primarily because with his time all he has done is give back — and mostly with kids! We talk the DC playground, DC education, Sicilian roots, Tropea’s Barber Shop 💈, working for Uncle Sam, National Guard, coaching, legacy, community — the most important stuff! Thanks Poppa Trope — we all owe you one! w/ love, Billy G!

ZAN THE MAN and I have been friends since high school when we used to play all the sports and Zan used to conduct Dr. Ochs study sessions at his family home by Prep where mom and dad still live.  Zan with his beautiful wife Alex and their two awesome boys now live Raleigh, and it was there in his pull-through, horse-shoe drive out front of the Gormley southern estate that we talked coaching, sports, Prep, friendship, life.   I hope you listen -- this 138th installment of the Billy Gerrish...

Brian Andrews and I dance at the intersection of golf and life, and talk about the 2023 Masters and have a ball (a golf ball) doing it! Thanks, BA(MF)! ⛳️ ❤️‍🔥 🥃

PATRIOT POINT is a 300 acre retreat on Maryland's Eastern Shore that provides a relaxing and safe environment for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers , and THE ONE ARM CLASSIC is a golf tournament to take place in Ocean City, MD tomorrow, April 1, for the benefit of Patriot Point and all the veterans, nation-wide, it serves. THE ONE ARM CLASSIC will take place on two mini-golf courses underneath Nick's Mini Golf umbrella and in the spirit of...

Dom Starsia has loved lacrosse ever since he first held a lacrosse stick -- and the sentiment is mutual.   Coach Starsia was recruited to Brown University to play football, but when he touched his first lacrosse stick as a freshman he felt something special. Two years later Coach gave up football to devout more time to his first love — lacrosse. Flash forward past wins, loses, championships — Coach Starsia lives in Charlottesville and coaches the Blue Ridge Barons — they are 0-2 and getting...

THE WJA OPEN is the chief annual fundraiser for the WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY!  Ned Welbourn and I sat down on a lovely March evening to talk about the love of the WJA and the love in action which is the WJA OPEN.  Thank you, Ned, for being such a wonderful spokesman for the Academy, and a big shout out and thank you to UNITED BANK -- the community bank of the Nation's Capital  -- for being the Title Sponsor for the Open! The Washington Jesuit Academy is an 11-hour/day , 11-months/year...

I know no larger fan of Elvis than Brendan Martin!  And then there was Austin Butler and Baz Lerhman’s masterpiece movie, ELVIS — as Brendan aptly and affectionately calls it — a love letter to Elvis, the once and future and forever king.   Elvis was the first true global superstar of otherworldly talent and he was adored accordingly.  Like Alexander the Great, before Elvis the masses were lost and because of Elvis, all became one. “When you don’t know what to say, sing.”

BE OUR GUEST . . . . last night our guests were Cogsworth, The Beast, Lumiere, & the beautiful Belle . . . also known as: Teddy Kavanagh, Croix Harris, Michael Rose & Jameson Ackers -- just a few of the many stars of Georgetown Prep's production of the Disney classic, Beauty & The Beast!  The treat was mine to sit down with these thespians to talk about their weekend musical masterpiece.  Opening show's curtain call is tomorrow at 7:30 with a B&B encore the following night,...

With a name like HannaH 🍌 Cherry 🍒 — come on, ya gotta eat lots of fruit, and what is more Hannah made the lifestyle choice 7 years ago to not only love all the fruit, but to love all the animals too — by not eating them.  Since then, Hannah’s diet has been plant-based and Hannah’s health and conscience has never felt better!  Hannah also has a plethora of side-hustles, and among them — she teaches yoga at Carol Maloney’s Well & Wonder Studio in Tenleytown — where we met, and Hannah is...

Formally known as Joe LaPietra, COACH LALA recently gave birth to Mastery Of The Mind (MOM) -- an educational model to teach student athletes life skills and educational tolls to use beyond athletics.  I have known Coach for a long time -- going back to my early teaching days at Mater Dei School and his son Joey -- who now is employed by dad to help with the digital/social media infrastructure of MOM Universe! After a robustly successful career in finance -- including leading New York...