Category Archives: Sports

We Are The Champions–And I’m Not Just Talking Basketball

Janis Van Keuren

University of Arizona Wildcats fly into the Sweet Sixteen           March Madness has spread throughout our home. In case you do not have a houseful of men or boys, I’ll explain a little bit about this disease. (Now, don’t click away from this article, yet. I really am going someplace spiritual with this topic, so stay with me.)      The madness (sort of like mad cow disease with its snorting, outbursts, angry pumping of fists and yelling at TV … Continue reading →

Character Recognized by All

Janis Van Keuren

      While recognition for John Wooden continues to pour in and the sports world relates quotes from coaches, players, statesmen, even the president, I thought it would be a genuine touch to hear comments from two not-so-famous people who knew Coach Wooden on a personal level. These memories speak volumes about the character of the person when the spotlight was not “on”.  I thought they deserved their own post.          The first recollection is from a friend’s … Continue reading →

A Man of Honor

Janis Van Keuren

Coach Wooden Memorial from ESPN Basketball site      You have probably heard me refer to our home as “Sports Central”, where ESPN runs 24/7.  That may be a slight exaggeration, but sports do rule the family room in our home.  Basketball ranks as No. 1 among our sports enthusiasts, so it is no surprise that our family grieved the passing of Coach John Wooden on Friday evening.  We have had the privilege of learning about this outstanding man mostly through … Continue reading →