Archive for June, 2009
Serving As "Nurse" On Father's Day
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 20th, 2009
Okay, break time. It’s 4:14 in the morning on my clock. June 21, Sunday. Father’s Day. I’m NOT awake because I’m excited to check on any Father’s Day greeting message on my cellular phone.
But I’m (still) awake because I had to serve as “nurse” and chief “nurse” for my wife and my two kids from [...]
History "Today": Duran Wins Big in "Brawl in Montreal"
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 20th, 2009
June 20, 1980. Exactly today, Panama’s legendary boxing hero Roberto Duran cemented his status as one of the world’s greatest boxers after beating previously undefeated Sugar Ray Leonard in a 15-round title match for the WBC welterweight championship.
That fight became known as the “Brawl in Montreal” as both fighters engaged ina neck and neck match.
Duran, [...]
Dad, Papa, Pop, Father's Day
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 20th, 2009
This Sunday, the world is celebrating Father’s Day, a special event that honors dads all over the globe for their love, sacrifice, and hardwork.
In my family, we call our dad, papa.
I learned the value of hard work from papa.
When I had my first summer job just before I turned 14 (as a messenger), I was [...]
Adversity Brought The Best Out Of The Lakers This Year
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 15th, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers finally nailed their 15th NBA championship following their masterful 99-86 victory against the Orlando Magic to clinch the Finals series, 4-1 before a silent Amway Arena crowd just today.
And there are so many lessons we can derive from the Lakers chase for the championship.
Beaten up badly by Boston (39 points in [...]
Character or Comfort?
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 14th, 2009
Wow! Can’t believe it! It’s been 21 days since I got confined for five days at Medical City due to a bacterial infection that caused my left eye to swell terribly and left me with nearly just a single eye to see.
It seemed like it was only yesterday when I battled through my mind about [...]