Monthly Archives: June 2013

Stewart the Gopher Loses the War

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 by Eric Miller

“You must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint…”  Carl Spackler, aka Bill Murray, in Caddy Shack   A battle rages in my backyard.  Mounds of loose dirt and holes afflict our lawn.  The flowers … Continue reading →

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Worn out body parts can be replaced

Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Eric Miller

“It’s shot,” he said.  “Are you sure?” I asked.  “Positive.” This exchange wasn’t with my mechanic about a fan belt but with an orthopedic surgeon.  I tore my anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, one of four ligaments critical to the … Continue reading →

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A Note to Kids for Father’s Day

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 by Eric Miller

Category:                          Father’s Day Anxiety Level:                   Low Level of Difficulty:           Easy (piece of cake) Results of Blowing It:      We’re cool Father’s Day is June 16.  I decided not to create a trite, over-worked, list of things you can get or do.  … Continue reading →

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Coach and players motivate before a big game

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by Eric Miller

Published in Hockey Player Magazine (June 2013) “Head-manning the puck means passing it down the ice…not at your own guy’s head.” Wayne Marshall, Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame I never thought much about prayer before sporting events.  … Continue reading →

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