From the time I could run, I understood myself to be an athlete. Early on, I played baseball and then softball. In adolescence, I was devoted to basketball, playing year-round for my high school team. By the time I went to college, however, I had stopped playing sports. I was hungry to reinvent myself in a new community without the drag of old identities from back home, “athlete” included.
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Read MoreI know it’s bad because I miss Jim Nantz. I miss the Masters. I miss golf. I miss what could arguably be called the most boring sport on television…
Read MoreIt happened as I scrolled through the images on my phone. I was in search of a bio pic for this website; something cute --of course-- but also an obvious visual representation of effortless wit, intellect, and charm.
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