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November 4th, 2009
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15 comments
It’s wrestling season in the middle school, and I watched a meet last night. My teen son quickly pinned his opponent. So fast, in fact, he looked up at the ref, wondering when the call would come. That one moment of lost focus was all it took for his opponent to waggle free – for [...]
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April 9th, 2009
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5 comments
I’m a man who loves sports. And dads who love sports tend to want their kids to love sports, too. What better way to share that passion than coaching youth sports like soccer?
Unless you suck at the sport you’re trying to coach.
(I’m into cycling and distance running, and AYSO and Little League aren’t exactly kid [...]
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January 19th, 2009
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16 comments
My buddy and I caught the Ravens-Steelers playoff game in a bar. I know, I know, I blogged at New Years that my football flame had died out. But as a single parent with half-time custody, and way too much alone time, I’ve learned to accept every invitation I can that comes my way. So [...]
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January 2nd, 2009
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8 comments
Rah-rah-ree
Kick ‘em in the knee
Rah-rah-rass
Kick ‘em in the other knee
It’s the season for college football bowl games – the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and all those other bowls that are named after sponsors (I’m surprised there isn’t a Miley Cyrus bowl yet. Doh!) It’s also time for the NFL playoffs, ending [...]
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March 7th, 2008
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2 comments
My teenage daughter is a fast girl. No, not that kind of fast, at least not with any boyfriends I’m aware of. Fast as in speedy.
She recently competed in her first high school track meet and did incredibly well. First place in the 200 yard dash. Second place in the 100. First place with her [...]