Think About It

Until Cal Ripken broke his record, Lou Gehrig held the record for most consecutive major league baseball games played. Cal had more than 500 more games in his streak – which is impressive – but before Mr. Oriole came on the scene, Gehrig, the original Iron Man, had an almost 800 game lead on Everett Scott. When you get into that type of rarified air you would think that winning would be a catalyst for that type of record; however, Gehrig didn’t necessarily see it that way. In one quote he observed, “I love to win; but I love to lose almost as much. I love the thrill of victory, and I also love the challenge of defeat.”. While that sounds a little wishy-washy, I do see some wisdom in his processing. If the love of winning is what keeps us going, a decent losing streak will suck the drive out of us. However, if we find something to learn from both winning and losing, we will always have something to keep us going! It is the process more than the results that keeps things interest

When you see the American flag, what does it mean to you? For some, it is the symbol of unity; while for others it reminds them of a history of fragmentation. For some, it reminds them of what the nation has done for them, while others wonder what the forefathers did to them. To some, the stars and stripes, represents a lifetime of freedom, while others see them as a chance for a new lease on life. No matter how we perceive Old Glory, I would like us to take a minute today to reflect on what today, Flag Day, can do for us. Now, before I get too deep in this, please do not misunderstand my intent. I am not saying that we should be arrogant because of the nation in which we live, but I do hope that we will find the common ground it can represent. I have my own personal feelings about my response to the American flag, but I also think that it can be a symbol that reminds us of what can be done when we all work together. Whether it is a solid economy or advanced social justice, by