Living Bravely

We often talk about “acts of bravery.” A soldier receives a commendation for bravely running through no mans land to save a comrade. A person on a walk becomes a local hero for rushing to the aid of someone having a heart attack. A pilot lands a disabled...

Yes, You CAN do it

The words “I can’t” and most men I know seldom go together. One of the things we pride ourselves on is being able to figure out how to do just about anything. We love when the mechanic gives us an $800 quote and we fix it for $300. We love when our wife tell us to...

Open Your Eyes

My daughter loves swimming, so we spend a fair amount of time at the national aquatic center. Built for the 2017 Central American games, the center is world-class. From the stands, you can see not only the world-class pools, but also many of the best sights in...

Working Together, Not Against

Perhaps my favorite moment in sport’s history was the United States’ victory over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympic hockey tournament. The Soviets has been unbeatable for two decades. Part of their success stemmed from their ability to skirt the rules baring...

Ready for the Rain

There is a lot written about how to get through difficult moments in our lives, but there seems to be little written about what we do when the difficulty finally passes.  I recently read a book by a pro-cyclist, detailing his journey from amateur to pro. His path was...