David Witthoft: Eleven Years Old and A Packers Fan

It seems that the Green Bay Packers have one dedicated fan in David Witthoft, age eleven:

“A boy who hasn’t stopped wearing his Brett Favre jersey since Christmas four years ago has finally attended his first Green Bay Packers game.”

link: Connecticut boy always in Favre jersey finally sees game

It may be a wild guess but green may be David’s favorite color…

Catherine

David Witthoft: Eleven Years Old and A Packers Fan

It seems that the Green Bay Packers have one dedicated fan in David Witthoft, age eleven:

“A boy who hasn’t stopped wearing his Brett Favre jersey since Christmas four years ago has finally attended his first Green Bay Packers game.”

link: Connecticut boy always in Favre jersey finally sees game

It may be a wild guess but green may be David’s favorite color…

Catherine

[tag]david witthoft, fan, jersey, nfl, green bay packers[/tag]

Chelsea Clinton Slammed in the Headlines

Whether one likes or dislikes Chelsea Clinton’s parents, it seems that Chelsea has become a very nice young woman for having grown up in the American political limelight. She continued her education through university, has a job and, for the most part, stays out of the mainstream press. One cannot blame her for not wanting to be part of the political discussion and maintaining her privacy wherever she can.

When a nine year old reporter asked Chelsea Clinton for a remark, Ms Clinton’s response was:

“…”I’m sorry, I don’t talk to the press and that applies to you, unfortunately. Even though I think you’re cute,” Chelsea told the pint-sized journalist.”

The link to this story reads: Chelsea Clinton Snubs 9-Year-Old. And some of the headlines about this encounter are even worse. It seems that, even when Ms Clinton does not speak, she makes headlines. Perhaps editors will consider some of the following headline suggestions to continue to slam Ms Clinton:

• Chelsea Clinton’s Problem with Children
• Chelsea Clinton Spoils a Child’s Evening
• Does Chelsea Clinton Care About the Kid’s Feelings
• Chelsea Clinton Takes a Lesson from the Grinch
• Chelsea Clinton Does Not Talk to Kids

Undoubtedly, the nastier headlines have been written already and are waiting. Imagine how Ms Clinton would have been presented had she said anytime more than a polite and courteous “no”.

Catherine Forsythe

[tag]chelsea clinton, privacy, press headlines[/tag]

An Al Gore Quote

“The planet is in distress and all of the attention is on Paris Hilton. We have to ask ourselves, ‘what is going on here?’”

Al Gore

[tag]al gore, quote, planet[/tag]

An Al Gore Quote

“The planet is in distress and all of the attention is on Paris Hilton. We have to ask ourselves, ‘what is going on here?’”

Al Gore

Problems in the Paint for the Phoenix Suns

On Saturday, December 22, the Phoenix Suns won their game against the Toronto Raptors. The score was 122-103. This was the game that Chris Bosh has a career high, scoring forty two (42) points. On Christmas Day, the Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers: 122-115. Andrew Bynum, the young center for the Lakers, had a career high, scoring twenty eight (28) points.

Obviously, the Phoenix Suns cannot be giving up career nights to opposing front line players.

The Phoenix defense, especially Amaré Stoudemire, is a concern. The Suns cannot afford to be giving up career scoring nights to opposing players. It might not catch up with the Suns during the regular season. However, it could mean another earlier-than-expected exit from post season play. And that’s going to annoy Steve Nash… immensely.

Catherine Forsythe

[tag]nba, phoenix suns, defense, career nights, steve nash[/tag]

Problems in the Paint for the Phoenix Suns

On Saturday, December 22, the Phoenix Suns won their game against the Toronto Raptors. The score was 122-103. This was the game that Chris Bosh has a career high, scoring forty two (42) points. On Christmas Day, the Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers: 122-115. Andrew Bynum, the young center for the Lakers, had a career high, scoring twenty eight (28) points.

Obviously, the Phoenix Suns cannot be giving up career nights to opposing front line players.

The Phoenix defense, especially Amaré Stoudemire, is a concern. The Suns cannot afford to be giving up career scoring nights to opposing players. It might not catch up with the Suns during the regular season. However, it could mean another earlier-than-expected exit from post season play. And that’s going to annoy Steve Nash… immensely.

Catherine

Scott Skiles: Fired

Merry Christmas, Scott Skiles - you’re fired. - Scott Skiles was terminated from his job as the coach of the Chicago Bulls:

“…The underachieving Bulls (9-16) have lost three of their last four and were booed throughout by the home crowd during Saturday night’s 116-98 loss to the Houston Rockets.”

link: Chicago Bulls Fire Coach Skiles

It is a reminder that professional sports is a harsh business. Nevertheless, the timing of this could have been better. And, of course, one wonders who will be the next NBA coach to be looking for a job.

Catherine

Scott Skiles: Fired

Merry Christmas, Scott Skiles - you’re fired. - Scott Skiles was terminated from his job as the coach of the Chicago Bulls:

“…The underachieving Bulls (9-16) have lost three of their last four and were booed throughout by the home crowd during Saturday night’s 116-98 loss to the Houston Rockets.”

link: Chicago Bulls Fire Coach Skiles

It is a reminder that professional sports is a harsh business. Nevertheless, the timing of this could have been better. And, of course, one wonders who will be the next NBA coach to be looking for a job.

Catherine Forsythe

[tag]nba, chicago bullls, scott skiles, coaching, job[/tag]

Michael Gill: Starbucks and A New Life Direction

It is a good news story. One may categorize it as a story of salvation. - Michael Gates Gill is an author. He wrote this book: “How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else”. It chronicles Mr Gill’s hard gained insights and his personal passage:

“…”That’s the magic of serving people an enjoyable experience,” Gill said, “is that you become very good friends with them, where you enjoy moments of laughter. They’re just precious seconds I realized almost too late in life those are the moments you can really savor most.”"

link: How Starbucks Saved My Life

It is a good book. It is a reminder that often crises are opportunities in disguise. And putting on that green Starbucks apron was far more than having a job. For Mr Gill, it changed his life.

Catherine Forsythe

[tag]michael gill, author, change, starbucks, opportunities[/tag]