I have said this before, John, and I am right every time: today’s column was one of your best. You see Big League Heart in others because that is who you are. Thanks for this one. What a story! What a family!! It is beyond “Hoosiers.”
Another great human interest story from JC. I have another. I love HS sports in general and girls sports specifically because of the joy the ladies have doing their thing. The boys usually have a little attitude and don't express outward joy or emotion as much as do the girls. I keep track of my high school girls (and boys) teams as a fan of sports. We should note that the West Albany HS girls beat Springfield HS last night in the state 5A championships. It was the first state championship for girls basketball in WAHS school history (going back to the mid 70s). This WAHS team has only two seniors and the core group are juniors and sophomores. They will be back next year trying to repeat. I read the post-game stories and have to admit my eyes teared up with joy for the girls. Such grace and humility. They played for each other and by their own words, the team is "tight" and has zero drama. Refreshing
Wow. A wise father who reminds his daughters to not forget where they've been and where they want to go. Helps to make sure they leave nothing on the floor, and have no regrets. I am really glad they won--they deserved it!
Adversity brings out the BEST in most people ; having a Mentor , like you , with providing emotional support by your Bio’s of the individuals you write about, makes a huge difference !
You make the World around us, John, so much better . I encourage you to PUBLISH a book about all these wonderful stories !
Remember one of your stories about Bill Walton and how he overcame serious stuttering is just one story that should be in your book about “Adversity” , and becoming a Champion because of it ! … the hidden Determination factor to success !
Athletics, and girls' athletics in particular, takes grit. Especially basketball which can be a physical knock-around game - even for girls. When I was hiring, athletics participation was a resume builder especially for the women. Grit, determination, teamwork, acceptance of criticism, learning from defeats, commitment to work outside comfortable hours, and so on.
A few decades ago when small town teams in the Midwest would play double-headers: girls games first followed by the boys games on the same night vs the same opponent, it was not uncommon for a good portion of fans to get up and leave when the girls concluded. For some, it was to get to bed and some sleep before farm chores the next morning. But, for many, it was because the kids who demonstrated the best teamwork and passion had concluded their game before the second one started.
Adversity doesn't build your character, it defines your character, always two ways to go, up or down. Like Denzel Washington always says, fall forwards (upwards in life), for failure is part of the process if you choose to view it that way. Today, kids are afraid to fail because educators do not allow them to fail. You can't grow without the fall - always fall forwards and upwards!
Believe me educators will allow them to fail, parents will not. I heard more excuses from parents about why their child should not fail than I ever heard from the kids. Especially the last twenty years of my thirty eight year career.
BORING! A single tear rolls down my cheek. These "stories" are getting old. You have two teams in the state kicking some ass in running up wins playing college baseball, the Beavers and the ducks (yes, even the team/school I dislike is playing good). Beavers hired a new head basketball coach, the sound of crickets from Canzano, while the writers at Oregonlive have spoken more than a few times about it. I'm sure duck fans are wondering why no stories about the ducks? Did Canzano piss someone off there again and they're cutting his access off. Good thing I have a subscription paid for by my brother-in-law.......
Whoa, Todd, have a heart! Did Oregonlive or other publications write about what this family has endured? Glad your brother-in-law is so generous otherwise you might miss some wonderful stories of grit, determination, kindness, and yes, even love that John so often shares with us.
Oregonlive writes many articles about human interest stories which I'll read. Maybe Canzano should change his focus and provide the feel good stories like this. Looks like it's gone over well based on all the positive comments I'm seeing posted here. I'm being sarcastic. Usually well over 100 people will post a comment on one of his stories, today, as of right now we're at 34, WOW!
Your behavior is described as passive-destructive responding. I thought you'd like to know, in case you are thinking of seeing a therapist.
Please take a quick survey and choose your main symptom:
1. Low Self-Esteem: They may feel threatened by others' success or happiness, using negativity as a defense mechanism to level the playing field.
2. Depressive Realism: Some individuals believe they are simply being "realistic" and feel a duty to "protect" others from future disappointment.
3. Control/Validation: By pointing out the flaw in a positive story, they regain control of the conversation and shift the focus to their own perspective.
4. Trait Cynicism: A general distrust of others' motives or the idea that good things happen without a "catch."
I'm more than happy to get you a Bible and pick out some amazing verses for your perusal:
Proverbs 11:12: "Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent."
Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Proverbs 17:5: "...whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished." While this often refers to bad news, the same heart condition (a lack of compassion) often causes a person to reject another’s good news to make themselves feel better.
All of us will be praying for you. Don't forget--Jesus still loves you!!
Good to see that you know how to use AI to write a good "response" to my comment. I invest in various AI companies and initiatives and good to see people utilizing it. Keep it up!
Great story John as always - agree with others, one of your best, thanks for sharing. Just wanted to bring your attention to another one in the state of Washington, Colfax High School. They won the 2B State Championship this year, after losing their coach, Reece Jenkins to Pancreatic Cancer the week before State, and in the championship game, his son, Akrin, scored 33 and had 12 rebounds. You can check it out in the Spokesman and/or LMT.
Stories like this help us all remember and keep our humanity. I believe it is a big part of why the comments here are usually pretty informative, entertaining, and civil. Keep them coming John, you do great work.
Thank you, John, for introducing us to the Buse family as they have climbed a mountain and refused to let its magnitude beat them. They all deserve to be on a pedestal with the light shining brightly on them as they each give and play like champions. May their blessings be many in this journey called life.
I have said this before, John, and I am right every time: today’s column was one of your best. You see Big League Heart in others because that is who you are. Thanks for this one. What a story! What a family!! It is beyond “Hoosiers.”
Another great human interest story from JC. I have another. I love HS sports in general and girls sports specifically because of the joy the ladies have doing their thing. The boys usually have a little attitude and don't express outward joy or emotion as much as do the girls. I keep track of my high school girls (and boys) teams as a fan of sports. We should note that the West Albany HS girls beat Springfield HS last night in the state 5A championships. It was the first state championship for girls basketball in WAHS school history (going back to the mid 70s). This WAHS team has only two seniors and the core group are juniors and sophomores. They will be back next year trying to repeat. I read the post-game stories and have to admit my eyes teared up with joy for the girls. Such grace and humility. They played for each other and by their own words, the team is "tight" and has zero drama. Refreshing
Congratulations... to the Buse family for its talent, determination, and prioritizing its values, and the writer who never lets his readers down.
Wow. A wise father who reminds his daughters to not forget where they've been and where they want to go. Helps to make sure they leave nothing on the floor, and have no regrets. I am really glad they won--they deserved it!
Great story John. You are the Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Blue Moon Odom, of writers.
I am guessing every team has a story like this in some way. We don't get through life without some sort of scars and adversity.
Short wait John for another truly outstanding story. The joy your stories bring can't be measured.
Senor Canzano esta enfuego! Verdad.
Home run article that links sports and the life lessons sports teaches us.
Adversity brings out the BEST in most people ; having a Mentor , like you , with providing emotional support by your Bio’s of the individuals you write about, makes a huge difference !
You make the World around us, John, so much better . I encourage you to PUBLISH a book about all these wonderful stories !
Remember one of your stories about Bill Walton and how he overcame serious stuttering is just one story that should be in your book about “Adversity” , and becoming a Champion because of it ! … the hidden Determination factor to success !
How far have you come? How far to go?
Three very close friends of ours lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades fire. Two of them are in their 80's, one in his 90's.
They have come about as far as they might and they aren't going much farther.
Some stories have happy endings and some don't.
Athletics, and girls' athletics in particular, takes grit. Especially basketball which can be a physical knock-around game - even for girls. When I was hiring, athletics participation was a resume builder especially for the women. Grit, determination, teamwork, acceptance of criticism, learning from defeats, commitment to work outside comfortable hours, and so on.
A few decades ago when small town teams in the Midwest would play double-headers: girls games first followed by the boys games on the same night vs the same opponent, it was not uncommon for a good portion of fans to get up and leave when the girls concluded. For some, it was to get to bed and some sleep before farm chores the next morning. But, for many, it was because the kids who demonstrated the best teamwork and passion had concluded their game before the second one started.
Adversity doesn't build your character, it defines your character, always two ways to go, up or down. Like Denzel Washington always says, fall forwards (upwards in life), for failure is part of the process if you choose to view it that way. Today, kids are afraid to fail because educators do not allow them to fail. You can't grow without the fall - always fall forwards and upwards!
Believe me educators will allow them to fail, parents will not. I heard more excuses from parents about why their child should not fail than I ever heard from the kids. Especially the last twenty years of my thirty eight year career.
BORING! A single tear rolls down my cheek. These "stories" are getting old. You have two teams in the state kicking some ass in running up wins playing college baseball, the Beavers and the ducks (yes, even the team/school I dislike is playing good). Beavers hired a new head basketball coach, the sound of crickets from Canzano, while the writers at Oregonlive have spoken more than a few times about it. I'm sure duck fans are wondering why no stories about the ducks? Did Canzano piss someone off there again and they're cutting his access off. Good thing I have a subscription paid for by my brother-in-law.......
Whoa, Todd, have a heart! Did Oregonlive or other publications write about what this family has endured? Glad your brother-in-law is so generous otherwise you might miss some wonderful stories of grit, determination, kindness, and yes, even love that John so often shares with us.
Oregonlive writes many articles about human interest stories which I'll read. Maybe Canzano should change his focus and provide the feel good stories like this. Looks like it's gone over well based on all the positive comments I'm seeing posted here. I'm being sarcastic. Usually well over 100 people will post a comment on one of his stories, today, as of right now we're at 34, WOW!
Todd,
Your behavior is described as passive-destructive responding. I thought you'd like to know, in case you are thinking of seeing a therapist.
Please take a quick survey and choose your main symptom:
1. Low Self-Esteem: They may feel threatened by others' success or happiness, using negativity as a defense mechanism to level the playing field.
2. Depressive Realism: Some individuals believe they are simply being "realistic" and feel a duty to "protect" others from future disappointment.
3. Control/Validation: By pointing out the flaw in a positive story, they regain control of the conversation and shift the focus to their own perspective.
4. Trait Cynicism: A general distrust of others' motives or the idea that good things happen without a "catch."
I'm more than happy to get you a Bible and pick out some amazing verses for your perusal:
Proverbs 11:12: "Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent."
Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Proverbs 17:5: "...whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished." While this often refers to bad news, the same heart condition (a lack of compassion) often causes a person to reject another’s good news to make themselves feel better.
All of us will be praying for you. Don't forget--Jesus still loves you!!
Have a nice day!!!
Good to see that you know how to use AI to write a good "response" to my comment. I invest in various AI companies and initiatives and good to see people utilizing it. Keep it up!
You forgot be kidding me, Geez!
Come on bro, why the insults? The writer (JC) gets to pick the narrative. That’s the way it is. There is always the Oregonian, like you said…
Great story John as always - agree with others, one of your best, thanks for sharing. Just wanted to bring your attention to another one in the state of Washington, Colfax High School. They won the 2B State Championship this year, after losing their coach, Reece Jenkins to Pancreatic Cancer the week before State, and in the championship game, his son, Akrin, scored 33 and had 12 rebounds. You can check it out in the Spokesman and/or LMT.
Wow!
Stories like this help us all remember and keep our humanity. I believe it is a big part of why the comments here are usually pretty informative, entertaining, and civil. Keep them coming John, you do great work.
Thank you, John, for introducing us to the Buse family as they have climbed a mountain and refused to let its magnitude beat them. They all deserve to be on a pedestal with the light shining brightly on them as they each give and play like champions. May their blessings be many in this journey called life.