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I can’t remember what age it was, but we were young. We’d only been playing baseball, in some form or another, for two or three years and this was the first year of “kid pitch”. We were trying to learn the very basics, and we were too young to worry about anything but throwing strikes.... Continue Reading →
The grass will always look greener on the other side of the fence. It’s a delusion that besets us all and there’s a reason it’s so deceptive. As you examine your life, you know everything. You know your insecurities. You know the hardships. You own the self-doubt. When looking outside yourself, you see only the... Continue Reading →
Growing up, I lived on a golf course. This was completely circumstantial as no one in my family played golf. We’d moved to a new state and my parents had selected our town and neighborhood based on other criteria. The fact that our house was on a golf course was coincidental. I knew nothing about... Continue Reading →
Address it early. Whatever it is, handle it now. It will become an issue and it will be harder to deal with later. That thing on your mind right now. That nagging concern that won’t go away. It will bubble into something. It always does. Tackle it now. Get it off your mind and save... Continue Reading →
Each morning, as I tiptoe through my house in the dark, I’m reminded of fishing. And, that reminds me of so many other things in my life. As any parent of young children knows, the most peaceful time of the day is when your kids are asleep. That’s not to say you don’t enjoy your... Continue Reading →
I played a lot of baseball in my youth and most of the time I played shortstop. As an infielder, your job on defense is to field the ground balls hit your way and make the appropriate throw. If you’re familiar with baseball, you’ve seen this done countless times. On TV, these plays appear routine... Continue Reading →
I scanned the table and took stock of our party. All my buddies were here. We’d all been to the game and now we’d all gotten back across town for dinner. It was the same restaurant we’d eaten at after last year’s championship and in the 12 months since, we’d talked about that dinner as... Continue Reading →
The following statements are true: 1) Everyday, you make decisions about how to use your time. 2) Each decision represents a choice of doing one thing rather than an alternative. 3) You choose to pursue the things you consider important. 4) Each day, you do the things you considered most important. We can all agree... Continue Reading →
I have many old friends. At 40 years old, I am very lucky to say that. Unfortunately, I don’t live near any of them. As a result, our reunions are infrequent and my time with them is rare. The great thing about old friends though, is that when you do see them, it’s as if... Continue Reading →
“And lastly, let me show you the Quiet Room and Sauna.” My wife and I followed the attendant back through the spa to a door with a large, center cut window. Through the door was a wooden room with a bench. It was like a sauna but without the heat. In fact, that’s exactly what... Continue Reading →
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