So Much Excitement!!
Almost too much excitement to bear, with the basketball team going into its final two weeks of the regular season, the baseball team beginning regular season play, and of course, the Winter Olympics...
Author: Claude
What’s Become of Me?
Lately I’m wondering what’s become of me. I’m not the guy I used to be, and I’m a little uncomfortable in that realization. I’ve been in self-denial for quite some time now, but I...
Going Back in Time
It was almost 47 years ago that I left for my second tour in Vietnam. Leaving the second time was much harder than the first time. I was leaving Louise and two small girls,...
Running Runs in the Family
I’m proud to announce that my granddaughter, Regan Leigh Hodge, Julie’s second daughter, has been selected as one of 200 runners from the United States to compete in a ten-day cross-country training and competition...
She Didn’t Have to Die
I saw an article yesterday about a young California girl who died very much like Leigh died – a bacterial infection misdiagnosed. This young girl was sent home from school after throwing up. Her...
Expectations
I actually slept very well last night after watching that ugly loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. I felt a little guilty about that (sleeping well) for about five minutes this morning, until...
Myrtle Beach Marathon
Several friends have asked me when might I post the Myrtle Beach Marathon story. I’ve told this story a hundred times, it’s been around the world a couple of times as others have told...
Then and Now
What a difference 50 years makes. The picture on the left is old Fike Field House. The side door shown is the entrance that leads down to the dressing room, which served all sports. ...
Five Years
This Sunday, December 17, will be the 5th anniversary of Leigh’s death. I’ll be spending that day with family and will probably not have an opportunity to write, so I am posting this today....
On Eating Disorders
Here’s a little something about Leigh that you may not have known. It’s in the book. As a teacher, coach, and mentor, Leigh loved to share lessons that might impact other persons’ lives. Her...