Archive for July, 2012

Lessons That I Learned From My Mom

Lessons from My Mother

As I watched my mom slip away, I realized that you can never prepare yourself for the day that you lose your mom. She was there when I took my first breath and I was there when she took her last one.

July 30, 2012 DJ the Football Mom, DJ the Football Mom 4 Comments

Ernie Els Wins the British Big Easy Style

Ernie Els Wins!

Golfer Ernie Els made a beautiful 20-foot birdie on the 18th hole of his final round of the British Open. He’s got that smile that looks as if it shields secrets. On this Sunday, there was no hiding the fact that he figured out somewhere along that back nine that the tournament was actually within reach.

July 24, 2012 News and Events 0 Comments

Sports News 7-24-12

Joe Paterno Statue

The NCAA announced the historic sanctions against the Penn State University football program. Also, Ichiro put on a Yankees uniform with the hopes of going long into the postseason. Monday was busy!

July 24, 2012 Morning Coffee 0 Comments

Broken Trust: Paterno’s Penn State

Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky

Single moms know that it takes a village to raise a child. Therefore, many of us do our best to create a nurturing environment, built of a collective of positive adult role models. Day after day, we turn our babies over to these adults hoping they reinforce the values and beliefs we teach at home. Now, because of the fear, I’m uncertain if coaches, teachers, mentors tutors can be trusted.

July 24, 2012 Game Ready Mom 5 Comments

NBA – Plenty Country for Old Men

Ray Allen and LeBron James

Have teams finally said enough is enough with the diva young superstars taking everyone’s time and attention while they enjoy being wooed by every team with cap space? With Dwight Howard’s waffling and Ray Allen’s move, the NBA free agency season is full of drama!

July 11, 2012 Basketball 0 Comments

July 4th Fireworks! Nash to Lakers

All Stars Kobe and Steve

Kobe found the All-Star and said, Stevie – we can do this. Together, we can do this. Must have sounded like sweet music to Nash’s ears. He gets enough money and he’s close to his family which was something the Knicks couldn’t offer.

July 5, 2012 Basketball 0 Comments