I was sitting here at my desk checking out some of the framed pics I keep close. One I keep very close is the shot of me, on the Tournament Player’s Championship golf course in Scottsdale. I only had a few occasions to play there, and I managed to be invited there on three occasions.Continue reading “Golf Tale”
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Anthropomorphism
We are all guilty of it. It has been ingrained in us since we were small enough to remember characters in kid’s books (Charlotte’s Web, Alice in Wonderland), the list goes on and on. Who doesn’t remember the humanity of Felix the Cat and Bugs Bunny? And the internet is perpetuating the whole thing. ScrollContinue reading “Anthropomorphism”
Connecting
Sometimes, when you least expect it, something happens in your life that takes you aback. It infuses you with a totally new and different perspective. I had one of those moments at breakfast yesterday morning. Truth be told, I was feeling a little down on myself for hurting so much even though I have reallyContinue reading “Connecting”
Smiling Faces
I was pleased at the size and exuberance of the crowd at my 2pm show today at the Kingston Nursing Home. It was a cool retreat from the crazy humid-heat we are experiencing and I arrived early to set up. With the help of Dan the Therapy Man, who helped me set up and loadContinue reading “Smiling Faces”
Irish
He was a little mutt that somehow made his little way into my life at a time when I had just suffered a broken leg. I was playing for a city league team and I still had a little somethin’ somethin’ left as I made a break from midfield on a long kick from ourContinue reading “Irish”
I Try
To quote Billy Jack, iconic badass from the 70’s. When I see a story about a cow actually being arrested and imprisoned for murder, I try and accept that sometimes news stories are about crime, politics, sports, and sometimes it is about arresting and imprisoning animals. Granted, it is in South Sudan, but come on.Continue reading “I Try”
Go Quietly Into the Night
Bullshit. With maybe the lone exception being an escape from murderous pain over which you have no control. Otherwise, you don’t go anywhere quietly. You fight with every single ounce of energy that you can muster, and you are not out (or gone) until you have given your all. This life is far too beautiful,Continue reading “Go Quietly Into the Night”
Miracles
You either believe in them or you don’t. I believe in them. There some clinical people who need a scientific explanation for everything. They must quantify everything they see. I don’t get it. There does NOT have to be a reason for something. I am definitely not proposing that we just throw our hands upContinue reading “Miracles”
Never Give Up! again
This expression is time-worn and in every parents’ playbook for teaching their children. The expression was famously part of North Carolina State coaching legend Jim Valvano’s final speech in which he epitomized class, grace, and inspiration. His exact words were the statement of his foundation’s motto:…”Don’t give up. “Don’t ever give up.” I still getContinue reading “Never Give Up! again”
Confidence
Have confidence. Sounds easy enough. Confidence has been both boon and bane in my existence. I got every single job I ever had on the first interview. I was asked (and went to) four high school proms. I won a Student Council election when I put my name on the ballot on voting day. IContinue reading “Confidence”
