Citizen Athlete Library
the BLOG Archives

Friendship – Brown Bomber and the Black Uhlan of the Rhine
I am very interested in acts of Friendship and how and why they occur, and how they inspire perseverance and prosperity, even in the face of…

Courage – Challenge the World “Millie”
I am drawn to people who have interesting stories that conjure visions of bravery and intelligence and have stood the test of time and cynicism.

Inspiration – 400 plus Virgins and Counting
I am inspired by people who see life as an adventure, and whose mission is to challenge themselves and the status quo in everything they do.

Excellence – Flying University Days to X-ray Vision for Soldiers
I am intensely curious about people who pursue things that require a long and intense application of Excellence and how that creates who they become.

Respect is an ExtraOrdinary Word – many Forms and many Reasons
I like that word “extraordinary”. It is literally has an “extra” level to it. If you are called extraordinary it means you have all the ordinary things people would expect, plus EXTRA.

Equality – not Race, Creed, Gender, or Culture
Very early in my life it was made clear to me by my Anglo-Germanic parents that we all share, as human the most important things in this universe; emotions, intent, intelligence, faults, and wonderment.

Determination – the Ice Man
I am impressed by people who are so determined to bring their mission forward that they are blind to the energies and intents that might derail them.