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The United States will soon commemorate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a date more worthy of humble reflection than triumphant celebration. The 56 men who signed the Declaration were signing their own death warrants — if the war was lost, they would hang. A sobering reminder. Which leaders today would sign such a document? The opening sentence of … Continue reading Keeping Faith After 250 Years
“The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.” ~ E.L. Bulwer A Tribute to John Miller — 1939 – 2026 “He was known as a motivator on the field and in the classroom. Generations of student-athletes benefited from his discipline, encouragement, and unwavering belief in their potential. In recognition of his contributions, … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Miller
“There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless.” ~ Wilson Mizner My early memories of skeletons involved people in my family — the ones we DIDN’T talk about. Grandpa Jack Great Uncle Mike Aunt Peggy The one characteristic they shared was their alcoholism. I learned from a very young age: We didn’t talk about alcoholism. Ever. So from the age of … Continue reading My Restless Closet
Today, I have an important message to share. I have been writing these posts for 17 years, and I intend to continue to write each one myself. I will never use AI to do my writing. I often must wrestle with a topic, sometimes for weeks or months. Many never make it to publication. There is value in this process, and I will never give … Continue reading The Blessing of Being a Nobody
On May 18, 2026 Ray Levias, a Seattle Prep classmate of mine, passed away. He was, for all who knew him, a truly unforgettable human being. At Prep, he was an exceptional student-athlete, a cornerstone of the back-to-back undefeated state championship football teams in 1965 and 1966. Ray was known for his electric speed, instinctive play making, and quiet intensity. He was inducted into the Seattle … Continue reading Remembering Ray Levias