The Ducks Rock!

A week or so ago I went back to Illinois for my 25 year class reunion.  Where I essentially grew up, Havana, Illinois, we were proudly titled the “Havana Ducks” or the “Mighty Ducks.”  Although my family moved to South Texas the summer following my junior year and I consequently was unable to graduate in Havana with my class – I’ll [...]

Running With Purpose

Recently I received an email from a friend about “Team Hoyt.”  When I visited the link I found a video of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick who were competing in a triathlon.
Rick, who at his birth in 1962 suffered a loss of oxygen from his umbilical cord being coiled around his neck, cannot walk [...]

Things To Do

I am a sticky-note kind of guy.  I operate off of lists – a “things to do” list is essentially always within arm’s reach.  I have a list for work, for the house, for finances, for personal goals and I even have one for the old ratty Doge pickup I drive.  I have lists that are [...]