Back when I was blogging on a semi-regular basis I ran a feature on Fridays of collection so stories that had caught my attention. As I ease back into a more regular writing schedule I thought it was an opportune time to revive this series. Here are a handful of items that caught my attention in recent weeks:
It's hard for me to believe that it has been 40 years since the Miracle on Ice. The U. S. Olympic Hockey team's victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Games was one of the most improbable victories in sport. Here is a terrific profile of the man who was behind the microphone for the game and coined one of the most memorable catchphrases in broadcasting history.
It's a new year which means setting goals for 2020. But in order to succeed first you need to address some common myths that inhibit achieving your goals. It also helps to align your habits to the goals you want to achieve.
By the way, if you want to become more focused in your productivity, this book is a great place to start.
Speaking of books, this list of book towns look like great vacation destinations for a bookworm like me.
This is a pleasant surprise: vinyl records are on pace to outsell CDs for the first time in 30 years.
Baseball teams stealing signs has been in the news a lot this offseason. MLB could fix the problem very easily if they wanted to.
Longtime baseball writer Peter Gammons is being honored by the people he covers. Definitely well deserved
Baseball history: In 1919, the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The reasons why are fascinating.
More baseball history; my current favorite Twitter feed is Flagstaff Films. Click on their media and fall down a worm hole of old home movies. Your welcome.
Pitchers and catchers report in 32 days. It will be spring before you know it.
Have a great weekend.
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