When the Loser Wins
When the Loser Wins Many of us were raised to win. Win at all costs. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Never give up, never surrender. Everybody loves a winner. If winning is so…
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”like a tremendous machine”
”like a tremendous machine” It was March 30, 1970 when it became obvious that the mare, Somethingroyal, was about to give birth to her second foal. The little horse arrived at Meadow Stables just after…
Fins, Fur, Feathers, and Bone
Fins, Fur, Feathers, and Bone Trying to advertise my blog I sometimes post a little blurb about the current post and include a photo to “catch the eye” of perspective readers. One lady took exception…
Hurting Feelings
Hurting Feelings I’ve tried very hard all my life not to hurt other people’s feelings any more than necessary, but life has shown me that there are certain times when you just can’t avoid it. …
Fat Camp – Part 1
Fat Camp – Part 1 A Weight-Loss Contest Many of you know that I had a couple minor strokes a few years back. As a result I gave up working out. That meant no weightlifting…
A Tale of Tails: White and Bushy
A Tale of Tails: White and Bushy The light was dimming as evening approached. My seven-year-old grandson, John, sat as quietly as he could, perched on a stool beside me. It was his first time…
He just keeps getting better!
He just keeps getting better! Scotty was wrong! Our eldest son is super-smart. He teaches upper-level mathematics and is a track and cross-country coach at Willard High School north of Springfield, Missouri. Scotty researches scrupulously…
Overcomer
Overcomer Jerry Traylor had a problem. The achievement-oriented athlete had just finished climbing Pike’s Peak, and was looking for his next adventure. What’s a jock to do? —————————————— OK, I kind of lied to you…
What Lutz Lost
What Lutz Lost Jesse Owens sat in the infield at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. It was during the preliminary round of the long jump on August 4. He had earned a gold medal the…
The Nurse and the Batboy
The Nurse and the Batboy As Penny Brown got out of bed to get ready for work that day, if someone had told her what was about to happen, and the incredible chain of events…