Archive for the 'On the (Sports) Sidelines' Category

Aug

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Does your child have what it takes to be Olympian? Do you have what it takes to raise one?

August 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment

“I’m so excited for the Olympic Opening Ceremony,” my 13-year-old daughter exclaimed Friday afternoon before the 7 p.m broadcast. “I don’t know why. It’s just so exciting.” She’s right. The Olympics is a magical time. The whole country joins in this United States camaraderie as we cheer for athletes, supporting their victories and defeats every [...]

Mar

30

Get ready for Nikki Stone!

March 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment

“She explained to me that if I wanted to be successful, I needed to be soft on the inside, I had to have a hard shell, and I had to be willing to stick my neck out.” — Nikki Stone Last week upon returning from The Villages I found a package in my mailbox from [...]

Mar

12

Dog Training 101: Murphy-1, Me-0

March 12, 2012 | 3 Comments

After being cooped up in a dark, tiny gym, for most of the day yesterday due to Shea’s basketball tournament (They Won!), I couldn’t wait to get home and get outside to relish the last bits of sunlight, warmth, and blue sky. Either could Murphy. He had spent a good portion of the day cooped [...]

Mar

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All I need to know in life I’ve learned from watching my kids sporting events

March 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

1. When at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again! 2. Integrity on and off the playing field will get you far in the sports’ world and in life. 3. Somedays you’re on and somedays you’re off. Take advantage of your on days, and adjust accordingly when they are not going the way you want. [...]