My Private Meeting Saturday With Uncommitted Superdelegate X

On June 2, 2008, in Basic, Motivation, Politics, Women, by Black Fives

Uncommitted doesn’t mean undecided. Superdelegate X. That’s what I concluded on Saturday night after I met privately with a so-called uncommitted superdelegate. There’s nothing secret about this superdelegate or about our meeting. But I didn’t say in advance that I’d “out” her in this blog. So I won’t. Instead I’ll call her Superdelegate X. (Has [...]

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Top Taboo Topics

On May 30, 2008, in Basic, Children, Community, Culture, Family, Featured, History, Humor, Politics, Race, Relationships, Religion, Women, by Black Fives

These are “taboo” topics I’ve covered so far in this basketball history related blog: race, politics, sex, religion, war, mentality, and money.

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Genesis 12:1-3 Holds Key To Winning On The Road

On May 29, 2008, in Basic, Motivation, NBA, Religion, by Black Fives

The Bible says, “Win on the road.” Sure, you’ve heard coaches and N.B.A. analysts preach this, and it’s hardly ever been more true than in the 2008 N.B.A. Playoffs. Winning on the road is a blessing. But did you know it’s a mandate from Holy Scripture? Seriously. In so many words. As evidence, I offer [...]

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You Gotta Make Some Beauty … Part II

On May 5, 2008, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Motivation, by Black Fives

Continuing the thought from my blog post on Friday: Can you name some reasons why this is a beautiful sight? “Yes, your majesty.” “What beautiful locks you have, your majesty.” I decided to put down as many of my own reasons that I could think of: Any basketball hoop is a beautiful sight to a [...]

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And If There Ain't No Beauty, You Gotta Make Some Beauty! (Have Mercy, Listen To Me Now!)

On May 2, 2008, in Basic, Being, Community, Motivation, Music, by Black Fives

Do you take the time to see the beauty in all things? I learned that from the very first album I ever bought, That’s The Way Of The World, the Earth, Wind & Fire masterpiece. I bought it at a Woolworth’s in 1974 when I was a freshman in high school. On that album, there [...]

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