Not So Big
Seven days ago, as I worked from my normal table at Panera, I watched a new employee start as a cook. They introduced him to the crew and...
You Won’t Believe What I Used to Collect
By nature I am a collector. I’ve collected baseball cards, Star Wars action figures, mini bats from baseball stadiums, PEZ Dispensers,...
Two Crossed and Disqualification Happened
I was at the Anderson Invitational track meet several weeks ago when something interesting happened. Immediately following the boys...
Pilot or Plane?
“It’s not about the plane, it’s about the pilot. This line was used twice in the movie “Top Gun: Maverick.” The first time it was...
What I saw When I Opened My Eyes
This past week I spent a couple of days at the Midwest Send Network Gathering. The gathering is a yearly opportunity for planters and their...
Seeding the Long Game
I was watching an episode of “Home Town,” which is a home renovation show that takes place in Laurel, Mississippi. Each episode...
Was She Coasting or Falling Apart?
I recently watched a video of Sydney McLaughlin talking about her world-record performance in the 400 meter hurdles at the 2022 World...
You Can’t Take Your Timeouts With You
Fans hate timeouts, but coaches love them. As we watch March Madness, we are reminded of the importance of timeouts. A timeout can change a...
While Sitting on a Baseball Glove
On page 327 of his memoir “Show Dog,” Phil Knight was recounting a moment in 1978 when he was sitting in his swank office on a...