Somehow you knew this: The Transportation Department reported yesterday that nearly 6,000 people died and about half a million were inured in this country last year in accidents related to distracted driving. Authorities cite cell phone use and texting as among the culprits, though the article points out one woman died when rear-ended by a […]
If you’ve never heard of Randy Pausch, you can learn about him — and about life — in this video. But this clip is not meant to be viewed by you alone; it’s meant to be shared with your team, your teammates, your fellow coaches, anyone who needs a reminder about how precious life is. […]
Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter is once again going to play in baseball’s annual All-Star Game. This marks his 11th trip to the Midsummer Classic. When asked how he felt about going this time, Jeter mentioned his eagerness to see the new ballpark in St. Louis, where the game will be held. That simple remark explains […]
A man is walking past a pet store and sees a sign that says, “Talking Bird Inside.” He enters the store and asks the owner to show him this amazing merchandise. Sure enough, the bird is talking! He is telling the story of a long career as a spy, complete with dangerous missions and high […]
Where do great athletes come from? The question comes up because of a passage in the book, “Munson — The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain” by Marty Appel. In it, former Yankee broadcaster Bill White described Thurman Munson’s birthplace and how it shaped him. “I think there is something about growing up in […]
“Forget perfect on the first try. In the face of frustration, your best tool is a few deep breaths, and remembering that you can do anything once you’ve practiced two hundred times. Seriously.” — Andrea Buchanan, author, the Daring Book for Girls Do you have to lose in order to learn how to win? That’s […]
“My goal in sailing isn’t to be brilliant or flashy in individual races, just to be consistent over the long run.” — Dennis Conner At this time of year in 1941, Joe DiMaggio’s epic 56-game hitting streak was in the early stages. Beginning in mid-May and continuing until well into July, DiMaggio got at least […]
“People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius.” — Comedian Jerry Lewis Ego is a three-letter word with the reputation of a four-letter word. To many, excessive ego is a vice, while a lack of ego is deemed praiseworthy. For instance, Mike Dunlap recently received laurels in a Tucson Citizen […]
“They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice is perfect. I wish they’d make up their minds.” — Winston Churchill “Energy flows where attention goes.” — quoted by Gary Pritchard This week, spring training begins for big-league ballclubs, and soon all of them will be practicing one of the most basic […]
“He led no armies into battle, he conquered no countries, and he enslaved no peoples… Nonetheless, he exerted a degree of power the magnitude of which no warrior ever dreamed. His name still commands a respect as sweeping in scope and as world-wide as that of any other mortal …” — Said of Thomas Edison On this […]