Tag Archives: volleyball

Court Or Courtroom?

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” — Mother Teresa We all pass judgement. For every person we pass in the street, a judgement is rendered. The guy waiting at the bus stop. The lady getting … Continue reading

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Redrawing The Boundaries Of Our Comfort Zone

“Crossing over the boundaries we’ve been taught to live within is a tough business.  But I’m getting the idea they’re not so formidable.” — Jeb Dickerson The line judge in a volleyball game stands at the corner, passing judgement. Whenever … Continue reading

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Serving A Good Message

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” — Mother Teresa A small girl stood nervously holding a ball behind the line, ready to serve. It was in the middle of a middle … Continue reading

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 323 – A Story

I was looking for a way to capture the essence of my daughter’s volleyball season, which ended today. A story seemed like the best way to do that. Hope you enjoy the detour.  The volleyball was mad. I suppose if … Continue reading

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 290 – Get It And Don’t Forget It

“Take without forgetting, and give without remembering. ” — Bryant H. McGill Get something today? Maybe someone let you cut in line. Or they waived you through an intersection. Perhaps they gave you an idea, or an inspiration. Could be … Continue reading

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 281 – Not Every Serve Makes It Over The Net

“One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.” — Henry David Thoreau As children get older many parents no longer feel the need to continue coaching youth sports teams. Not Kevin. Kevin is the … Continue reading

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