Don’t Be that Guy

On the eve of the Alamo Bowl, Trevone Boykin, the senior quarterback of 9th ranked Texas Christian University, found himself in a bar fight that ended with him getting arrested for 3rd degree felony assault on a police officer. He reportedly made curfew and bed-check and then proceeded to go out on the town in San Antonio to have this happen. …

The Sheer Joy of a…Yoyo?

I have these friends who load up about 1,500 shoe boxes with small gifts each year and ship them to kids in poor 3rd-world countries. They are part of a larger mission called Operation Christmas Child sponsored by Sumaritan’s Purse, which is a Christian ministry. According to their website, millions of shoe boxes are delivered each year. Before we moved, …

It Ain’t Over til its Over

It’s ain’t over til it’s over… til the fat lady sings… til the clock reads :00. As a Michigan State University alum and fan I have been taught this lesson over and over again. I’ve seen certain victory turn into heartbreak loss. In recent years, I’ve seen improbable situations turn into thrilling last-second victories. I’ve seen it all. The one …

President Obama Serves Others on Thanksgiving

As most of us went about our traditional Thanksgiving with family and friends, the President of the United States and his family visited a local homeless shelter to serve food to homeless individuals and veterans. I think this is pretty cool – arguably the most powerful person in the world was serving others. That’s a pretty powerful metaphor and a …

The National Debate: Syrian Refugees

The National Debate is on. People are debating…arguing…taking sides. It is on every station and in every newspaper. Syria is a country that is being torn apart by Isis terrorists. These terrorists have taken over parts of Syria. As a result hundreds of thousands (probably millions) of Syrian residents have left their homes to escape the violence and the tyranny. They set …

The Trouble with Travel Sports

Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots made some interesting comments about youth travel leagues. This has created some debate among my friends, but I wonder what the next generation thinks. https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/05/tom-brady-opens-youth-sports-today/aGAPURaESv6hsdCxUDdBTO/story.html Tom Brady: “Youth sports, and what I remember from being in youth sports, everything was really localized. There were no travel teams. My parents always exposed us to …

Secret Santa Provides Joy!

This is such a great story, I find it difficult to provide meaningful comment. Watch and enjoy! Author’s Perspective: (1) I am a blessed man with a tremendous job, a fabulous family and very few worries. I sometimes forget how $100 can absolutely change a person’s life. It means the difference between eating and not eating, paying a heating bill …

Every Child Should Be Greeted Like This!

Gary Logan is an assistant principal at an elementary school in Arkansas. He greets the parents and the kids at the “student drop off area,” with singing and dancing. His goal is to bring a smile and a laugh to everyone’s face. He wants to put the kids in a good mood and get them energized when starting their day. …

Bullying: It’s Ultimately Up to You

It’s October and it’s National Anti-Bullying Month. So, I thought I would share a commercial I hear just about every morning on the radio. It always makes me feel sad when I hear it. I think of the thousands of kids these voices represent. I think of the pain these kids feel…going to a place where every child should feel …