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DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS
My students recently read a piece from the Power of Nonviolence, a personal narrative about a man named John Lewis who participated in sit-ins during the 1960s. A lot of kids questioned the notion of nonviolent protest, said they seemed … Continue reading
CONFRONTATION
People subscribe to mantras and quote pithy sayings by which to live. I’m no different. Joshua 1:9 Amplified Bible (AMP) 9Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord … Continue reading
ANXIOUS BEFORE DIGITAL
Much is said about how fast the world has become. I was talking to a guy today about it. But I think frequency rather than speed is the difference between 2011 and 1993. Speed of communication makes for a more … Continue reading
Round 1: Fighting Lancers @ Kern Valley
The Varsity Basketball team at Western Christian plays Kern Valley on Wednesday in the first round of the C.I.F. playoffs. How excited is this dude right now? I can’t even explain. But consider the situation. We’re playing a team we’ve … Continue reading
Trust on Trial
How does trust factor into who we are? Can people be effective in this world without trusting one another? Continue reading
The Heart of Bowl Season
This is the attitude, the fortitude and the relentlessness that defines a competitor.
A Time to Play Through
I was searching online for instances of tragedy among teammates where surviving team members have to find the resolve to continue without a fallen comrade. Death is a part of life to be certain and yet the loss of a … Continue reading
NBA @NBAplayers…we’re following you too
Tweet yes or no if you’re a professional athlete who’s been busted by your respective association or league for “Tweeting” before, during or after a game. Hold on. That could cost $7,500. If you’re at the arena, put your phones … Continue reading
Mark Cuban’s Good Crazy Side
There’s a crazy side to professional basketball that has nothing to do with tabloids and ethics. It’s actually a “good crazy” kind of like when you were a kid and ran into your English teacher at the grocery store. That … Continue reading
