"Was it a lot different then now?" Claire, age 7 I had made the choice to share 80 stories that I thought that the grandkids needed to know about life as seen through the fading eyes of an old man. This is not the same as telling stories that I think they want to know. … Continue reading “Grandpa, what was school like for you when you were 7?”
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“Don’t Be a Squirrel.” Grandpa Talks Careers
Grandchild asks: “What would be your advice for people in their early twenties who aren't sure of their career path? Did decisions surrounding your career become clearer with age?” Dear grandkids: Many of you are between 19 – 25 years of age, have either completed or are in college, and believe that decisions must be … Continue reading “Don’t Be a Squirrel.” Grandpa Talks Careers
Grandkid Question: “Talk About a Bad Decision.”
I had made the choice to share 80 stories that I thought that the grandkids needed to know about life as seen through the fading eyes of an old man. This is not the same as telling stories that they want to know. Why not invite them to ask their questions? Grandkid asks: "I am … Continue reading Grandkid Question: “Talk About a Bad Decision.”
Grandpa Responds: “Surprises in My Life?”
I had made the choice to share 80 stories that I thought that the grandkids needed to know about life as seen through the fading eyes of an old man. This is not the same as telling stories that they want to know. Why not invite them to ask their questions? Grandchild asks: "What were/are … Continue reading Grandpa Responds: “Surprises in My Life?”
Grandkid Question: “What Was Pop Culture Like Growing Up?”
I had made the choice to share 80 stories that I thought that the grandkids needed to know about life as seen through the fading eyes of an old man. This is not the same as telling stories that they want to know. Why not invite them to ask their questions? By putting together these two … Continue reading Grandkid Question: “What Was Pop Culture Like Growing Up?”
Letter to Grandkids: Reverse the Engines
On October 26, 2018 on the advice of my friend Allan Service, I published my first blog on https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/braidwoodguy.com/16. Since that time, 80 blog articles have been published and promulgated via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter with viewers coming from many countries. The primary focus of these articles has been, and continues to be, on our 14 … Continue reading Letter to Grandkids: Reverse the Engines
Letter to Grandkids #4: A Learning Time
Dear kids: There are very few times in our lives that will literally change you as a human being. There are the usual anticipated events: graduation, spouse selection, new jobs, children, etc. But other events, unexpected and traumatic, come along with perhaps even more impact. I think about three assassinations: John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther … Continue reading Letter to Grandkids #4: A Learning Time
Letters to Grandkids #3: Other Racial Incidents in the 1960s
Dear kids: The last two letters about racism during my college days were focused on events off the basketball court and away from the Lewis campus. I am reasonably sure that racial bias was at Lewis, but it never was obvious to me. I haven’t said much about racial discrimination in sports because my roommate, … Continue reading Letters to Grandkids #3: Other Racial Incidents in the 1960s
Letter to the Grandkids #2: Racism in College Years
Lewis Basketball 1958-59 This is the second of a series of letters to my grandkids. I try to convey my reactions and emotions to the world that I was encountering as I grew older, and why, at age 79, I have these convictions. I share these letters with the public with the hope that other … Continue reading Letter to the Grandkids #2: Racism in College Years
Records Show that Gordie was the Greatest Coach in American Sport: A “Coach for All Seasons.”
Special thanks to Pat Sullivan for his research on Gordie records and more than a few hours of discussion. Past blogs on Gordie Gillespie have focused on teaching and coaching athletes, not on his statistics. It was an effort to document how he directly and indirectly influenced thousands of young people’s lives. By sharing these … Continue reading Records Show that Gordie was the Greatest Coach in American Sport: A “Coach for All Seasons.”
Braidwood Beginnings 