Commit

January 4, 2018

Jason Goodall was commentating on a men’s singles match today when he used a typically British expression in describing the play. He said that Dominic Thiem and his opponent had played very ‘tidy’ tennis in the first set before becoming a bit careless in the second. Can this word help your tennis? Without a doubt. […]

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Neal

January 4, 2018

He’s alone every day walking slowly with a cane near the quiet waters of the South Platte River I wonder if his visit to the tennis club lifts his spirits and helps him later when the sun fades and the table’s set for one…. When he’s by himself and four walls stare coldly back at […]

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Hope

January 4, 2018

I’d like to take the rogue cells Each one that’s gone awry We’d put them in a red balloon and send them to the sky Or take them to the station and put them on a train They’d depart at 8:05 and you’d be free again I’d tie them in a duffel bag and ship […]

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Daily chores

January 3, 2018

It’s time for your bath, Barney. Now I don’t want any trouble like the other day. You stay nice and calm and this big, red, delicious apple will be yours in no time.

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Shine

January 3, 2018

You make my face light up. Every day…and in a hundred ways, you make me believe in the goodness of life.

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Risk

January 1, 2018

‘If you’re not living on the edge you’re taking up too much space.’ Stephen Hunt

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Children’s Hospital Two

January 1, 2018

A lot of you have loved the morsel about The Iowa Hawkeyes football team and fan support of kids at Children’s Hospital. Thought you might like this picture too.

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Meant to be

January 1, 2018

This has to be one of the best stories of 2017. The new Stead Family Children’s Hospital overlooks Kinnick Stadium on The University of Iowa campus. In response to a fan’s Facebook suggestion, a new tradition has begun. At the end of the first quarter at Hawkeye games, the 76,000 fans rise as one and […]

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