Jerk Hero?

Jerk Hero?

Stories of the “loser hero” are famous, whether it is the Karate Kid-style longshot or the Rocky Balboa underdog who emerges as an improbable victor. Who can resist the tried and true formula established in 1976 by The Bad News Bears? Real life examples abound of the...
Jerk Hero?

A Personal Best

The rain poured slowly and steadily from the gray sky. With minutes left before the start of the race, I walked toward the start line. I checked my watch and fell into step behind four women. I overheard their conversation about their goals for the race. One women...
Hope for a New Year

Hope for a New Year

Wednesday night, my husband and I hired a babysitter and went to dinner with friends at a neighborhood hot spot. We only do this a few times each year. This time, we went to see our friend Clare, a singer/songwriter, who was performing. Clare sang an original song...