Thank You, Vinnie

Thank You, Vinnie

Thank You, Vinnie “A man really determines himself by what he does.” Vincent Edward Scully Growing up in Los Angeles, Vinnie, as every fan called him, was a major influence in my life. He and the Dodgers moved to LA the year I was born, and his voice and...
Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery

Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery

Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery “Loyal customers, they don’t just come back, they don’t simply recommend you, they insist that their friends do business with you.” Chip Bell When I saw this sign in Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery, which, by the...
The Fight

The Fight

The Fight “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Muhammad Ali The new kid in my seventh grade woodshop class was named Mike. He transferred in mid-semester. Mike was above average in height with long, black hair. I hadn’t even spoken to him,...
Mr. Armstrong’s Gift

Mr. Armstrong’s Gift

Mr. Armstrong’s Gift “Nothing you do for a child is ever wasted.” Garrison Keillor When I was a kid, we knew a handyman whose name was Horace Armstrong but all the kids and adults called him Mr. Armstrong. For quite a while, it didn’t even...

Spontaneity

https://hankfrazee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/video_CLIPCHAMP__CLIPCHAMP_keep.mp4 Spontaneity “Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.” Michael Jordan When I was a kid, we had a whole lot of fun. I lived on a cul-de-sac street, with fourteen homes and...