When I was a sports journalist--it wasn't that long ago--it was policy to never use the word "veteran" to describe an experienced athlete. Yes, I suppose I'm a fossil, but I still think it's disrespectful to armed services personnel to have to share that honored title with a ballplayer. Now, get...
I, too, find this an interesting topic, @PacoSwede. However, unless recruits are willing to address the roles race, gender and religion play in the decision-making process, you'll never get the full story.
I'm always happy to view threads featuring dogs, so thanks for this. I lost my Golden in November but was overjoyed to welcome a puppy into my life at the end of May. Like Jonathan, my Dijon is adorable.
I received word that I've been approved to purchase a Golden Retriever puppy. My Golden Retriever passed away on Nov. 26 and I've been devastated by the loss. I was on a waiting list for a puppy sired by the No. 1 Golden Retriever in the country out of a grand champion dam. There was great...
I was a sportswriter for 46 years and never had an agenda. You may be correct regarding announcers and "pundits" but anyone who refers to LSU and Iowa as "they" isn't a journalist and shouldn't be packaged with we ink-stained wretches.
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If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for...
That eight-week-old guy in #9 grew up to become an AKC grand champion show dog and a loving and devoted companion for nearly 13 years until his passing last November. I really do miss my boy.
Anything with canines is a wonderful thread for me. If you feel the same way, go to YouTube and type in "puppy surprise," "dog adoption" or "dog rescue" to view some heart-warming videos.
Three of us went to see Brady play a while back. @EricLA and @CTtoSanDiego had their photos taken standing next to her. The evidence is out there so unless those guys are lying about their heights (surely unthinkable), Ice is a legitimate 6-3.
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