baseball may be god’s favorite sport. it is a game of discipline and ritual. it is a game of practice and dedication. it is a game when one can achieve “perfection.” baseball can be a game of david beating goliath as well as one of heroics and miracles. it is a game in which aContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Steal Signs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
baseball player brad netzer took many swings and perhaps struck out on his career. mr. netzer, the reports indicate, is a problematic individual who has one redeeming quality. he, unlike other individuals, is truthful. he admitted to his free expressions racism, homophobia, and anti-semitism. strike one, two and three. boston.com these expressions cost him hisContinue reading “A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
I Was a Lefty Until I Went Right: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I will redeem you with an outstretched arm exodus 6:6 i grew up being left-handed. the left-handed make up approximately 10 percent of the population. we are an oddity with no orthodoxy. left-handed people can write left-handed in the mirror opposite of the right-handed. left-handed people can also write left-handed by writing right-handed. this isContinue reading “I Was a Lefty Until I Went Right: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Greatness Hmong Us: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the lee family gave america a gift. they reminded the united states of both american spirit and greatness. the lee family, via their daughter, ms. suni lee, offer a much needed story of dedication, hardwork, family values, and overcoming adversity. ms. suni lee’s gold in the overall women’s gymnastic team will hopefully inspire people toContinue reading “The Greatness Hmong Us: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
When You Are Orthodox, It’s Not Just A Game: A Ten Commandments’ Project
orthodox jews face tremendous challenges dealing with non-observant world. every friday evening and saturday, they are challenged by their sabbath observance. every time they eat, they are challenged to have kosher food. in the end, there are 613 commandments that have possible interactions or interference with the non-observant world. the non-observant world is not onlyContinue reading “When You Are Orthodox, It’s Not Just A Game: A Ten Commandments’ Project”
An All Hands On Deck Moment In the Case of the Stolen Hand: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the unconscionable prosthetic hand theft may have changed the prospects for a one-armed baseball player. major league baseball has a history of one-armed players. there was peter gray of the st. louis browns, and the pitching great jim abbott of the california angels and the summer olympics. for parker hanson, big league dreams are aContinue reading “An All Hands On Deck Moment In the Case of the Stolen Hand: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Special Person, a Special Moment, and Time Showed That It Was Even More Special Than Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
often, there are accounts of teams or organizations making accommodations to allow for a special needs individual to participate. they may allow the individual to score a touchdown with the opposing team’s cooperation or engage in some symbolic act. these events are wonderful. much credit is due to the participants and their thoughtfulness. this story,Continue reading “A Special Person, a Special Moment, and Time Showed That It Was Even More Special Than Thought: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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