The Shlaef Says… To be a leader, a field general, a calming presence in the huddle is essential to any National Football League QB’s success. I grew up worshipping the likes of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees. These are gentlemen who preach more than just football and gamesmanship on the field. They have… Continue Reading
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Sports! Ace this golfers! Pucker up hockey buzz! Shoot a basket here, basket-ball jones! One, two three, HUT!
Let’s ralley! A sports column… I’ve observed Mr. Shlofrock, evolve through the years into a passionate young man. With the wind at his back and the ground under his feet, Jake Shlofrock, aka his pen, “The Shlaef Says,” embellishes the passion he dons for sports, and the players who make it special. Shlofrock’s confidence is… Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday and Magdalena’s European Med Spa!
It’s Thankful Thursday! It wasn’t a coincidence when I ran into Magdalena at Moishe & Isaac’s grocery store grabbing our green drinks two years ago. Prior to that, we were working out, pumping iron in Marney’s class at Bannockburn. We just smiled and competed for the best spot in the class, (Magdalena only front and… Continue Reading
“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.” – Ally Condietry
To the strands that connect us all… Many moons ago, I had the privilege of taking a teacher training class with Sharon Gannon and David Life. To begin, Sharon addressed the class and invited us to bow our heads in reverence to the Gurus we seldom acknowledge nor think to honor. She continued,… Continue Reading
strands of the day…
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr Seuss Continue Reading
peace and harmony within you
This is so true… If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when loved ones are too… Continue Reading
iLife
Thejstrand is dedicated to the vision of my children: Olivia, Cody, Jonah and Skyler! ..through a brilliant prism of light that Steve Jobs has been shining notably since he was 20 years old. With out the vision and creative mind of Steve Jobs, our creative endeavors certainly would not be the same. Through his… Continue Reading
the rubber band theory
I was giving one of my daughters a giddie-up speech this morning. She gets this twisted, biting the inside of her cheek look on her face, and then I know she’s feeling overwhelmed. I reassured her, reminding her about the huge rubber-band ball we used to keep around the house. I told her: “Rather… Continue Reading
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