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What I love about Mississippi:

Yesterday I was able to interview a world-class pianist (Bruce Levingston) and one of America’s top entertainment moguls (Sam Haskell). I learned powerful lessons from both. We’re very fortunate here in Mississippi to not only produce such world-class talent but … Continue reading

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The Mastery of Marie Hull

Marie Hull started life taking piano lessons. By age 20, she was making art with a paint brush instead. For the next 70 years, she used her talent in a most proficient way. The Mississippi Museum of Art currently is … Continue reading

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Putting out Sprinklers

I tend to complain about things I have no control over. I’m not naturally positive — I have to work at it. And some days I don’t work hard enough. The current drought is pissing me off. I refuse to … Continue reading

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The World Needs You

Tough times require tough people. You must be tough mentally, physically and emotionally. And you can’t allow others to manipulate your feelings and steal your joy. They have agendas and fears. Don’t play their game — you’ll lose every time. … Continue reading

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 12 We’re the Stories We Tell

We’re the stories we tell. I was reminded of that this morning as I was inch-worming across the football field. When I participated in my first bootcamp, the inch-worm was my nemesis. I just couldn’t do them. I knew I’d … Continue reading

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Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run

Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run The alarm went off at 5:30 and I hit the road at 6:15 for a leisurely long run. My legs and body felt strong but I had a slight … Continue reading

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Smooth Stones

I sat this morning and talked with a good friend about bad times. We both have a plateful of challenges; the discussion was a cathartic experience for both of us. Look around. Everyone around you has trouble in their lives. As … Continue reading

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 9 — The Endurance Run

The Endurance Run is one of my favorite things we do at my PLS bootcamp. It’s 50+ minutes of perpetual motion. You start with quick-three foot ladders laid out over 100 yards down the football field. Then you go back … Continue reading

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Class Notes: September 16, 2015

On Tuesday, we’ll get our tests back, go over them and talk about an upcoming project. I’m planning a field trip for the 29th and will talk about what we’ll do on that day.  Also, We’ll start talking about the … Continue reading

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Bert the fighter

Just read that Bert Case’s body is free of Sepsis. That’s very good news and frankly, the miracle people have been hoping for. He is doing the medical equivalent of walking away after being hit by a freight train. He’s … Continue reading

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