Author: Chet

When a SEAL chief senses tension within his team, he often plays the "Van fight" card. What, you ask is a van fight? The leader says the word and the team gets in the van. The leader is off limits. He drives the van. The teammates get in the back of the van and fight … Continue reading Van fight…

Yesterday, we celebrated with Mom’s family and friends. Our old neighbors from fifty plus years ago came as did her best friends from Wichita, Margaret and Gene Logan. Her friends from The Manor came. It was another day to remember. Kairos, not just chronos, this gift of time we’re having. Today, we head to the … Continue reading Family and friends…

“You have to teach athletes, somewhere in their careers, that they can do more than they think they can.” Tim Noakes. “Just like a smile or frown, the words in your head have the power to influence the very feelings they’re supposed to reflect.” Alex Hutchinson author of book Endure. “Her capacity to hurt herself was … Continue reading Happy 100th mom…

Ek dropped some motherly wisdom on Mother's Day. Aedán had been playing with his assortment of cool cars for the better part of an hour. Bedtime was rapidly approaching. The family room was a car filled mess of his making. So, as he began to get fussy and tired, she gave him some lovingly CCD … Continue reading It’s alright…

Game Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We are grateful and thankful for each and every one of you. Hoping the mothers of Notre Dame Mens Lacrosse players and coaches have a great day in spite of the Buckeyes taking them out today. Mother’s Day and gameDAY. Integrate. Damn. Live hard. … Continue reading Mothers Day and…

And, next week, add in time with Grandma Marie who hit’s a cool Hunny on the 15th. Blessed beyond belief. Actually blessed by belief. What friends are your most precious? Live hard. Love harder. Much harder…

I stopped playing competitive golf 45 years ago. My game has been gradually disintegrating. Don't get me wrong, I can still play the damn game; just no where near where I once was. I've played less and less over the years until this past year I hit a new all time low. Played this great … Continue reading While we can…

Fear is better than anxiety. Here's why. Fear has a target. I'm afraid of snakes, spiders, and the tee shot on fourteen, for starters. Fear lessens when you name it, face it, and decide to ACT into it.  Anxiety is different. Anxiety is fear without a target. Anxiety is being overwhelmed and NOT knowing why. … Continue reading Fear, anxiety, and love…