Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Tick. Tock. Tick… Tock. The hours and days and years have dragged on. For 1356 days I’ve been living with electrifying pain in my esophagus and spine, making it impossible to eat without pain. Impossible to sleep laying down. Impossible to exercise — even walk — without spasms running up my back. And…
Weekend Notes From the Greatest 3B Coach of All Time
Last weekend our little band of miscreants checked their egos at home and came to the diamond with a positive mindset. Our message of supporting each other and remaining upbeat no matter what, looks like it finally took hold. Even though half the team forgets how to play baseball every other inning, just staying positive…
Ditching the Devices This Summer Before It’s Too Late
Stating the obvious, but things feel a little different these days, don’t they? Different than the 80s. Different than the 90s. I remember I used to think the 90s were so boring, wishing they had a little more personality. Now I would sacrifice a finger or two to get to raise my kids in the…
Screwing Up the Drop-off Line
At our local elementary school, some say they put the new “cone system” in place in order to keep families safer during drop-off time this past year. I’m not so sure. It feels like their new approach was specifically designed for me, blocking my path and interrupting my drop-off efficiency. Whenever I pull into the…