Whenever you hear a poor child say something is “stupid”.. don’t react. There is a story behing the expression. It usually means they lack confidence or have never experienced it. I can remember the first time I ever said this is stupid. In the 11th grade I could not afford a yearbook. When it came …
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Feb 19
The Shot
As a father and a mentor, over the years I’ve learned the biggest moments in a child’s life are often the ones that few see. Perhaps us grownups lose out wonder of the ordinary. Each year it happens… I get to see a child score their first basket. As a coach I’ve seen this process …
Feb 06
Boys And The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl I believe ranks up there with Christmas and Halloween on terms of creating conversation with strangers. Somehow I feel the liberty in lines at grocery stores to ask “Who do you think is going to win?” Rarely does anyone ever say “Whats that?” or “I hate the Superbowl!” A lot of us …
Oct 03
6,424,000 Steps
(Written on Sunday) Today I finished walking 3,650 miles or 6,424,000 steps. This past year has been filled with a lot of firsts and wonderful moments. There were also a lot of difficult times. The grind of walking everyday, being sick multiple times, stress of life and more. But I ended the walk watching an …
Sep 28
Special Moments
Yesterday was filled with special moments! There was a surprise celebration awaiting for me as I turned down our street at the end of my day’s walk. Many of the RiseUp! students, friends and family lined the street holding posters and cheering for me. As I high fived each, they too began to walk with me. …
Sep 27
My First Club
It came to me as I walked, I have never been invited to join a club… well, that is since high school annual. I’ve spoke to multiple civil groups about Rise Up! and the need for mentors. I sometimes think as W.C. Fields, “I would join a club that would have me!” But today I found …
Sep 26
Zombies and Vampires
Yesterday I had an extensive conversation with two middle schoolers. Who is more powerful… A zombie or vampire? It was quite an education, since I knew so little about either. Evidently, zombies and vampires of the 2000′s are much different than those of the 70′s. I walked this morning at 5:00 am. Rarely do I ever go …
Sep 24
Christmas In September
I love Christmas! I love giving presents to my children, totally enjoy watching “Elf” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” watching my Ms. Sherry decorate our home… But what I love the most is the sense of anticipation in children’s lives. I enjoy talking to kids about their expectations and feeling their anticipation. That’s how I feel today. One week …
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