On thing about being old is you have memories about things that went on during a lot of earlier years. Especially remembering what was worn at school in the classroom and out on the playground. Recently I saw a picture of a second grade class in the late forties where about 15 students were sitting on a bench in front of the school and I noticed that only two of…
It is nice to have a big river within 2 miles of the center of your town. It offers a lot to the welfare of your community. The depth of the river is controlled by a dam located about 20 miles up River and ranges anywhere from 4 or 5 ft to sometimes 20 ft. Years ago flooding was a big problem in the river and the dam was…
While coaching football and basketball for 26 years I had a lot of unusual and funny things happen. How was an assistant coach in football and by today’s standards I would be called the offensive coordinator I called all the offensive plays during the game. High school was lucky enough to win three state championships in the 1970s but we won none sense. We have however one managed to make…
10 Cool St. Patrick’s Day Activities for This Year Use our enjoyable suggestions to enjoy all that St. Patrick’s Day has to offer on March 17. To help you celebrate the most Irish day of the year, we’ve put together a list of our favorite at-home activities, including making green beer, decorating the house, and creating your own St. Patrick’s Day crafts. . Prepare a traditional Irish meal. Make a…
Let’s talk sports! Baseball has been a great game for over 100 years. In the last few decades changes have continued to be made that have gone against tradition and are not necessarily better. Balls gloves and bats have all improved but have not changed the basic game. It all started with the D H which changed the game to 10 players and gave the impression that pictures were not…
After playing golf over 60 years, I’ve seen a lot of things happen that were unusual. Here are a few that I remember. Number 1. I saw a 6-foot rattlesnake killed in the middle of 14th Fairway. Number 2. I saw two different men sink to their waist in a pond they thought was dry, trying to retrieve golf balls. Number 3. I saw a man try to play golf…
Spring is here. Spring is here and summer is on the way! The grass will grow and the greens will begin to get better. The golf courses will be full of folks living their best life. Baseball will soon be in full swing. America will be packing the stadiums and enjoying our favorite pastime. The little league parks around the country are gearing up for the new season and will soon…
In the spring most communities are looking for umpires for their baseball and softball recreation leagues. If you enjoy working with kids and know a little about these sports, look into getting trained and certified to be an umpire. You will need to find out the association that governs your recreation program, such as Dixie Youth, Babe Ruth, or the Little League to name a few. Find the league representative…
My name is James. I’ve been around and enjoyed sports my whole life. I started with tennis playing with high school coaches when I could barely see over the net. When I reached high school, I played every sport offered at my small high school, football, baseball, and basketball. I started in all three sports for most of my high school career. As my high school career ended, I began…