The Awakening – A Philly Sports Story “Love changes everything – how you live and how you die.” Aspects of Love, anyone? And going with the theme: Love changes your perspective — how you see your father embrace a city and how you choose to take a stand, too. On Valentine’s Day, I’m reminded that… Continue reading A Philly Sports Story – Love Changes Everything
A Daughter’s Snow Globe Memory It was the wildest ride of our life, even though we weren’t going fast. There’s Dad at the helm. Do you choose to play or sit out? You have time to think about that. I’ll ask you again at the end. On June 2, 1983, Philly exploded in celebration as… Continue reading Inside The 1983 Sixers Championship Parade
What does activism have to do with Valentine’s Day? Here in Philadelphia, basketball legends often become community heroes. Wali Jones stands as a living example of active love in action. Born on Valentine’s Day, Jones transformed from a 1967 Sixers champion into something far more significant. He’s a living embodiment of activism in action. Talk… Continue reading Wali Jones Valentine’s Legend
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