Monday Morning Quarterback
Rivalry Weekend!
The dust has settled on Rivalry Weekend for yet another year. These college games are usually played late in November, and often a season hangs in the balance. Prized bowl games are close behind. College football fans of both sides of a rivalry crave victory beyond anything else. A win gives bragging rights for 365…
Read MoreGratitude for Another’s Kindness
I caught a glimpse of this story, and since it’s the time of year for gratitude and thanksgiving, I wanted to share it with you. A young teen with cystic fibrosis wanted to play on the football team at his local high school in the mid-West. The football coach had noticed him, for the teen…
Read MoreThe Scars Within
Veteran’s Day was Saturday. When this time comes around, I often remember the veterans that have been and continue to be in my life. My dad, who served in the Navy in the Pacific Ocean in WWII. My husband, who served in the Army in the Philippines during the same war. My many friends who…
Read MoreLookin’ Good
Many football players are known for their styles and special looks. Deion Sanders has a nickname: Neon Deion. He made his fame as a football player after having a career in baseball and has moved on to be a sports commentator. He’s the only player to ever compete in the Super Bowl and the World…
Read MoreSuperstition? Or Heads Up Playing?
Don Muhlbach was flawless in the recent Detroit Lions long-snapper battle. And he credits his success in part to his “lucky” routine. Did you know he cuts a banana into 17 pieces before each game? And listens to the same 18 songs in the same order before each game? No mixing and scrambling for this…
Read MoreThe Third Act of Life
Retirement is an awkward topic. Some welcome it with eager anticipation while others find meaning in their choice of work. They feel it’s their calling and continue to work well into their 80’s and 90’s. When taking a look at the “oldies but goodies” in the NFL, there are players like Adam Vinatieri of the…
Read MoreThe Truth in Someone Else’s Story
Every time a well-versed photographer picks up a camera and heads outdoors, a sense of adventure and wonder awaits. So much to notice, so many perspectives to capture. To acquire this skill, though, there is a sharp learning curve. For the amateur, some shots can be quite dull, as taking a picture of an event…
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