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If You Have a Story Will You Share It?

(Journal entry 33/300)I love a good story. I am not sure why, it’s just how God made me, I guess.I’ll cry at silly stuff.Jimmy Craig swatting away Russian shots at the 1980 Olympics. Jack shooting 30...

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Dear Hannah:

An open letter to Hannah HustonAbout 20 minutes ago, I filed my last story about your season on ‘The Voice’ to our hometown newspaper, The Grand Island Independent.I’d like to thank you for letting me...

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Foltz: The Ultimate Dreamer

Most of the folks I know walk into the gym at Grand Island Senior High from the west. Pay their admission, find a seat, enjoy the game.I’ve always been pulled another direction when I go to announce a...

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Nebraska Golf: Awarii Dunes

Just south of Exit 273 on Interstate 80 a new type of land form awaits. Gentle rolling hills, not quite of the dunes scape that made Nebraska golf famous when Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw discovered...

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In Defense of the Coach — Your Coach

In the spring of 1991, my favorite football coach at my high school was fired. Not from teaching social studies, or history or, heck, even coaching the girls basketball team. He was still good enough...

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Appreciate your response Chad. Thanks for reading.

Appreciate your response Chad. Thanks for reading.

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Appreciate you reading, Greg.

Appreciate you reading, Greg. While it was certainly difficult, there is no doubt that in the big picture it made me a better person. Always tough for kids and parents to realize that at the time.

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Dan — Thanks so much for reaching out.

Dan — Thanks so much for reaching out. Sent dad your message and he had some fun stories to share that I had never heard. 😉 Hope all is well and you keep enjoying that small college Saturday’s. They...

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Growing Up and Saying Thanks

A note to teachers….Summer ended tonight.We went to school open house, had some ice cream, realized how awesome it is that our kids are growing up and turning into good citizens. Good friends. Good...

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A Youth Sports Manifesto

It’s been awhile since I posted here. October 23, 2018 to be exact. Shockingly, it was about football.Continue reading on Medium »

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Get Your Ash in Church

(Journal entry 30/300)Tomorrow is likely one of my favorite days of the year — Ash Wednesday on the church calendar.As I get older, more reflective, maybe, the journey of Lent has been beneficial for...

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Your Kids Are Growing Up, Are You?

(Journal entry 31/300)My dad was a coach. His dad was, too. Me? I just write about them.Sometimes, I think, maybe I write for them. Which, actually makes me happy.Today, I ran across this article:...

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Of Greed and Compassion

(Journal entry 32/300)I don’t know if this will go well or not. I rarely try to get into political stuff, but my brother ruined my life last week when he posted a bit on greed from the famous economist...

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