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Why Golf is the Hardest Sport

Imagine Kobe Bryant stepping up to take a foul shot. No time on the clock. Score tied. One shot to win. Now imagine during the timeout they have

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As we all enjoy the benefits of a long weekend and time with family, food and friends, let’s not forget the real reason for Memorial Day. For a small percent of families Memorial Day is not only a day to honor the memory of those who died while serving their county, it is a painful [...]

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What Makes a Good Mother?

It seems these days that society does it’s best to redefine mothers. I see moms who act not only like their children’s “friend,” but even worse, as a super friend. A friend with money and power to make things happen that like aged friends never could. And then there is the Genie Mom

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Who told you that you aren’t good enought?

It is interesting where you find inspiration. Ever told yourself, or even worse, been told “You’re not good enough to do that!” this story is for you. ApologetiX is a parody band. In addition to putting on a great show

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Changing Seasons – Life in Perspective

We like to complain about the rain in Oregon. Spring in Oregon brings out all the best and worst that Oregon’s changing seasons have to offer. Cold and rainy, clear and very cold, warm and sunny. As we native Oregonians say, “if you don’t like the weather now, just wait 5 minutes and it will [...]

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The times when you should forget about the big picture.

By Ted Werth It was our third backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail and I remember the knee pain well. At first it was just a twinge. I didn’t think much of it and I for sure didn’t realize the pickle I was in until a full day later. It was sometime later that [...]

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How long can you sprint?

By Ted Werth Sprinting can be a good thing. If a child wanders into the street. If you are running from a fire. If you are being chased by a bear. But the thing about sprinting is

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What we don’t use, we lose

By Ted Werth It was early Sunday evening and the thought hit me out of the blue. I got up from what I was doing and went straight to the garage. For once I knew right where to look and at once my suspicion was confirmed. It was a pathetic sight, but more about that [...]

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How to Squander Seventeen Years

By Ted Werth He was what we call a brat. And this one fit the stereotype. A spoiled little brother. Scorned by his siblings; despised as a know-it-all. Beloved by Mom and Dad. Andto make matters worse, he often did know it all. Humility wasn’t this kid’s strong point.

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Fake Reality

I’ve recently discovered a website that streams music concerts from the past. Live concerts that were never intended to be recorded. I find myself drawn to the rawness and reality of these recordings. The occasional buzz of a guitar string. The vocal that slips a bit off center. The fact that the instrument and vocal [...]

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