February 22, 2020 Julius Erving turned 70 years old! What a perfect way to pay tribute to dear Mr. Erving than to dedicate this post to him. He filled so many of us with inspiration that even now those magic tricks he performed in the air with his big hands and artistic dunks linger in… Continue reading Dare To Be Great
Dad used to say to me, “When you’re tall, you have to grow into your height.” You don’t come automatically coordinated or with an instruction manual. I never put any thought into those words–that maybe he was talking from experience–or if I did, I quickly brushed it off. “Dad? He doesn’t know what he’s talking… Continue reading Act As If
In the beginning of the week, the weather was so gorgeous my golf game was in full swing again. And if you believe I’m actually talking about playing golf, you’d better keep reading. Before I get to the back story, My game involves looking for graveyard golf balls. It’s my daily ritual to look (I… Continue reading Finding A Cow: My Golf Ball Game
It’s still so painful to think about Sunday’s helicopter crash. I didn’t know these families personally, yet my heart pours out to all those who are suffering so much right now due to their great loss. Before Sunday I didn’t know anything about Kobe Bryant, so I read the obituary and thought I had watched… Continue reading In Light of “Kobe Bryant’s Muse”
Part 2 of 2 We had our first rehearsal, and three subsequent practices, for Twelfth Night (our not-so Shakespearean musical). For the veterans this could very well be their twentieth show, for me, it’s Mama takes the stage, take two. In other words, I’ve reached the terrible twos with this whole acting, singing dancing thing.… Continue reading Re Re Who’s Who The Terrible Two’s
I thought $4 was small change, but I was mistaken. Even the smallest moment can be sacred.
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