“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.”
Thus begins one of the most influential Christmas poems in the English language, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” published anonymously in 1823…
According to Dictionary.com, an obelisk is a tapering, four-sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex. Yet, this simple structure has astonished and inspired people across this planet for eons. Evidence that ancient obelisks have been erected across the world for thousands of years can still be found today.
Throughout history, people have examined what it takes to be successful. Philosophers, entrepreneurs, and even playwrights have all pondered the mystery of what makes one person successful while others fail. From the writings of many great people, it is clear successful individuals have two characteristics: persistence and patience.
Since his retirement from playing baseball in 2014, Jeter has pursued business interests, including publishing, and recently he finalized a deal to become co-owner of the Miami Marlins. As one of the most heavily marketed athletes of his generation, Jeter is still involved in several product endorsements, and he takes great pride in the merchandise and businesses to which he lends his name.
“If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved,” he told the New York Times. “I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.”
What exactly is a sulky? Dictionary.com defines a “sulky” as “a light, two-wheeled, one-horse carriage for one person.” In harness racing, according to Sallie Walrond, author of the book “The Encyclopaedia of Driving”, the carriages behind the horses are called “sulkies” because the drivers must prefer to be alone as if the drivers were sullen or gloomy. Sulkies (sometimes called bikes due to their wheels) are typically divided into two types for harness racing. Jog carts are used for training the horse, and they usually have larger seats and tend to have heavy wooden/steel frames…..
As golfers start The Open (formerly known as The British Open), they will be participating in the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. The 146th Open will be played at the Royal Birkdale, and it is sure to continue its long custom of quality, exciting golf.
Some of the most accomplished artists, athletes, and entertainers of our time have struggled in their attempts to achieve success in their given careers. Some faced obstacles such as family issues while others had to make personal sacrifices to triumph in their chosen field. Loretta Young, Gabby Douglas, and J. Michael Stracynzski are three individuals who shed teardrops along the way, but persisted and eventually found success.
Ask anyone you know what they think about golf and you will get a wide range of thoughts. Opinions on the game vary from the comical to the metaphysical.
Take for example these two comical quotes, the first from Mark Twain and the other from Hall of Fame Golfer Raymond Floyd. Twain subtly suggested his view on golf by saying “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” Floyd is a little more direct about how frustrating the game can be. He said, “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.”
Congratulations to the Fort Wayne Flite for their defeat of the top seeded Indianapolis Blaze in the championship game of the Central Basketball Association. The game was a true nail-biter as the lead changed hands twice in the fourth quarter until the game was decided in the Flite’s favor at the final buzzer, Fort Wayne 95, Indianapolis 92.
As an administrator and educator, you are constantly watching for ways to reward students and instructors for their academic successes. Quiz team members, academic award winners, valedictorians and salutatorians, they all deserve a monumental tribute to celebrate their achievements. We suggest using a time tested method to honor those achievers: a scroll! But the scrolls we have in mind are not made of papyrus, parchment, or paper. All of our scrolls have a contemporary twist.