I was 9 when I first learned about Jackie Robinson. My family owned a series of hard-cover books published by Value Communications. Each book celebrated a different person whose life illustrated a noteworthy value. Hans Christian Anderson ...
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Losing
"Losing builds passion,” says Olympian Natalie Dell O’Brien. She contends that losing can help athletes focus and do the hard work necessary to win.
“Find something that is worth doing so much so that you are
willing to risk failing in ...
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New Site
My friend Brent made fun of my old blog. I can't say I blame him. It was cumbersome and awkward. Whenever people asked where I was writing my catch-playing stories, I often had to explain the origin of the title, "Whispered Writing." The ...
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To Live a Good Story
Wear comfortable shoes.
Play every single day.
Make new friends.
Chase impossible dreams. ...
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The Rebound Foundation
On February 10, the MSU Bears played the Illinois State Redbirds and John Q. Hammons Arena hosted MSU’s first Rebound Challenge game. Tickets were sold for $5 and spectators could sit anywhere. Announced attendance was 6,507, which is the ...
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