They were trending last week, but it took so long to get this blog out I’m already behind the curve. If that isn’t an indicator for you–I’m not a trend follower. Take my first summer job at Bob’s Big Boy–the name speaks for itself. And I never could bring the silverware before the meal, so… Continue reading Jay Wright and the 76ers Are Trending, Calling Up #41 of The Top 75 NBA Stories, please
It happens to the best of us; I’m sure it’s happened to you. We run out of gas (figuratively or literally, take your pick). After two weekends of shows, I’m so out of gas I missed my muse deadline yesterday. But I’m talking about the real thing today, well, almost. Last Saturday, Alexandra and I… Continue reading Running Out Of Gas–Story #25 of the Top 75 NBA Stories Series
#36 (3-6) of the Top 75 NBA Series-These stories will appear randomly based on the significance of the number we’re dialing in. Psst! Happy Birthday Mom! One day Alex’s Mom pointed out the number game my parents play with one another: My Mom’s birthday is 3-6, and my Dad’s is 6-3. How cool, right? And,… Continue reading Mrs. C–The Real Deal Behind Billy C!
Only if! But it got me thinking, what if we could direct dial the past and listen in on a story. Today’s the day to give it a try. Dad got honored at the Cleveland All-Star Game as one of the top 75 NBA players. And we’ve got at least 75 stories hoarded in the… Continue reading Top 75 NBA Stories–Dialing Up Billy C in 1968
In my mind, my Dad’s been a coach his whole life. Heck, he must have been born a coach. And I was always the spectator. He coached, and I cheered–we lived by the roles that suited us best. But I never imagined the day when we would have to switch roles—the father-daughter version of “Freaky… Continue reading “Freaky Friday” With A Twist-Step Into My Shoes
It was the year of my birth, BC (before cancer), and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon to plant the American flag there. And here I am, in much the same way, moonwalking through my chemo rounds. I get a hero’s send-off (my gratitude chemo board and all those prayers and well wishes), I get… Continue reading Moonwalking Through My Chemo Daze
Air Dare Episode V (trash talker vs. the doctor’s cure): part of an ongoing series of the leadership styles of Michael Jordan and Julius Erving. Want to get your family to listen to you, but you somehow end up yelling at them instead? You know the right way to speak to your kids, you instinctively… Continue reading Dr. J’s Sweet Secret To Cure MJ’s Trash Talk; Air Dare V
Air Dare Episode IV (egoist vs. nurturer): part of an ongoing series of the leadership styles of Michael Jordan vs. Julius Erving. You’d want to succeed if you weren’t annoyed by all the people driven to compete who have such a big ego for it. Win at all costs makes the world go around. Even… Continue reading Win At All Costs, MJ? What Friendship’s Worth To Dr. J.
As much as we women would love to think we can do it alone, we know better. We can’t have a mother without a father. We all need our Dads. And our kids need their Dads, too. Whether you’re blessed to have your Dad, never got to know yours, or your relationship ended on a… Continue reading Father’s Day Figure Who Inspires You To Great Heights: Air Dare III
Dad was the sixth man to an all-black starting team when he won his 76ers Championship as a player. Mr. Erving started off as a kid playing on an all-white team. The fate of these men came together when Dad became Mr. Erving’s coach and they led the 76ers to the World Championship. And so… Continue reading 76ers Legends Storm City Hall with Love & Celebration: Air Dare II/Birthday Special
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