Posts from February 2023

The Bind That Ties

When I was a boy, one of my heroes was Evel Knievel. Whenever he was performing a stunt on TV, I was watching, and I was mesmerized. Also, I vividly recall having a lot of Evel Knievel toys: motorcycles with the pull cord; Evel Knievel figures to ride the motorcycles (of course!); various Knievel helmets…

Perfect Practice

Early this morning (it is Thursday as I write this), I watched a video of a man and his dog being rescued from a car that had fallen into an icy lake. The rescuer was a 17-year-old boy who was ice fishing nearby when he saw the incident transpire. The video did not show what…

This Is Who We Are

Years ago, I discovered that the best running/walking/workout shoe brand for me is Asics. In fact, whenever I need a new workout shoe, I am fully confident in ordering Asics in a specific size and a specific model, knowing that when they arrive, they will fit perfectly, and they will work well for me when…

Through Us

When is the last time you did something that you considered ‘bold?’ Maybe it involved a direct conversation with someone. Perhaps it was a particular fashion choice that was in stark contrast to your normal style. Possibly you decided to do something that you previously said you would never do. Or perchance you had the…