Always better the second time
I’m always better the second time. It doesn’t seem to matter what I’m doing. The second lap, second repetition, second draft, second kid (my first kid would tell you). I’m not on my second marriage, but we came to a breaking point and started again, so I’ll count that, too. What is it about trying […]
What dogs know
Dogs circle and circle. slowing, sinking lower and lower, centering, until they find their perfect place. Rest. Could dogs be trying to teach us something?
If we show children the level path, they’ll have what they need for the climb
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6 I think something may be getting lost in the translation, here. Everywhere I look, I see parents starting their children off, holding their hand, walking with them, lugging their backpacks, bringing […]
Ramping up for Pre-season Fitness: Chantilly Coaches Clinic
Hey Coaches, Great session last night, introducing warm ups and pre-season fitness ideas for your players. Special thanks to Mike Jorden’s U-16 Strikers team for being our demo’s and putting on a good show. Here’s a re-cap of the highlights from me and from Mike. (I am going from memory with Mike’s stuff.) First, ask […]
Debts or Trespasses?
Do we forgive our debtors or those who trespass against us? I have wondered this from a young age, probably stemming from the moment of mortification when I said “trespasses” and EVERYONE else in the sanctuary said “debts.” Who knew that people memorized a 2000 year old prayer differently? I mean, there are quote marks. […]
What does God believe in me?
What does God believe in me? Now there is a question I had never asked myself. We spend so much time debating the “believability” of God. Do you really believe that? Which has come to mean: Is it true? factual? evidence-based? proven? A host of questions come to mind: But this question, posed to me […]
Junior PGA, Who’s Watching the Kids?
They’re kids! All freckle-faced and smiling. They joke around with their friends. Wolf down plate after plate from the buffet. Then drain a breaking 4 footer for birdie on the 18th to win the tournament. Nerves of steel, these kids. And they’re only 15, 16, 17 years old. But where are the crowds? I followed […]
Navigation by Feel
At MIT they’re experimenting with touch. That is, GPS guidance for your driving experience by vibration through sensors attached to your skin. Skip the visual and auditory distractions, a tickle tells you to turn right or left. That’s cool! And, they suggest, a possible option for the vision or hearing-impaired. Touch sensation is an unsung hero […]
Golfers…is it hazard, boundary or OB?
Some games have foul lines. On or inside, the ball is in play. (baseball) Some games have touch lines. On or inside, the ball is live. (soccer) The ruling is made by an official with regard to the ball and not the player. Unless you’re playing pick up ball, where the loudest and most authoritative […]
If I worry, am I bad?
My friend says, “I am not a worrier.” Is that possible? Real? True? Worry and I have known each other a long time. I can’t say I don’t worry. Can’t say I won’t worry. Worry butts in every now and then and, actually, I think that is a healthy thing for me now. But it […]