You’ve Seen Manti Te’o’s Imperfect Life; Now Get Back to Yours

It’s late tonight.  Henry’s asleep, getting his rest as he should at 100.  Bob and I cut Henry a lot of slack because he’s elderly.  He’s got a heart of gold, and has been through the ringer since his stroke and the loss of his beloved Sylvia just over one year ago.  Maybe it’s time […]

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Super Bowl Dreaming: RG3 & Me, Realistic Rehab & Living to 100

Robert, I’m happy to hear your surgery went well on Wednesday.  With your rehab underway, I wish you all the best.  I know you will approach this challenge like a champion.  My preference would’ve been to see you play in the Super Bowl on February 3rd, but I’ll have to wait another year for that. Given […]

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RGIII, Who Truly Has Your Back? (Not to Mention That Knee!)

Given I’m 100 years old, I feel comfortable calling you “Robert.”  Just part of my upbringing.  Around my home, Lisa (she’s my professional health care advocate and football viewing partner) calls you “RGIII.”  So does her husband, Bob.  I suppose it’s a generational thing. Anyway, Robert, the reason I’m writing is because I know you think […]

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Great CNN Article: Sports Stars Struggle With Aging Issues

Lisa found this article on CNN’s website; we both feel it’s an important one to share with our readers.  With the BSC championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama hours away, and the SuperBowl fast approaching, this will make you think: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/05/living/aging-athletes-retirement/index.html Writer Jill Martin Wrenn sheds light on a familiar phenomenon Lisa has witnessed countless times […]

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Ticket Winner Roland Hemming Sees Stanford Prevail, 20-14

The Stanford Cardinal defeated the Wisconsin Badgers in Pasadena on New Year’s Day,  in a tough, grinding battle to claim the 2013 Rose Bowl trophy.  I was ready to fill in for Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan if Coach David Shaw needed my services.  My 100 year-old throwing arm is still pretty respectable, all things considered.  Please keep me in […]

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Mission Accomplished — Cardinal Messenger Delivers Tickets

Lisa and Bob traveled to downtown Los Angeles today to volunteer at Stanford’s hospitality desk at the J.W. Marriott hotel, where many Stanford fans from out of town are staying during The Rose Bowl festivities.  I asked Lisa to deliver Roland Hemming’s pair of Rose Bowl tickets while she was there. I was pleasantly surprised […]

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Roland Hemming, You’re Going to The Rose Bowl!!

I’m so grateful to all 398 of you who visited my blog over the last few days, and to the 117 who took the time to enter my contest.  Lisa read each entry to me.  (It’s been a long morning!)  While I enjoyed them all, Roland Hemming’s touched me the most. Roland is a registered […]

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Rose Bowl Tickets Contest Update

I’m happy to report I’ve heard from so many of you who have entered my contest!  I hope to hear from even more over the next 48 hours.  Remember, the entry deadline is this Friday, December 28th at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. One item I’d like to clarify is this:  You can enter whether […]

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Free Pair Rose Bowl Tickets If You Inspire Me the Most!!

This college bowl game season marks my first one as a centenarian!  I have a a pair of tickets to The Rose Bowl on January 1, 2013, featuring the Wisconsin Badgers playing against the Stanford Cardinal.  Although I’d like to attend, I’m afraid I can’t see (or hear) too well from the stadium seats.  Because I’ll […]

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Inspirations for Giving

My wishes to all of my readers for a reflective and grateful holiday season.  May we all remember to give generously of ourselves to those who need us. http://ow.ly/g3AH7     Segment honoring volunteers during the 2012 American Giving Awards http://alu.ms/TWmDAe   One of Stanford’s finest

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