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

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

Winning on the road is a blessing. But did you know it’s a mandate from Holy Scripture? Seriously. In so many words.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Claude Johnson To Speak At Basketball Hall Of Fame, May 7

On April 30, 2008, in Basic, Community, Goodwill, Motivation, NBA, by Black Fives

On May 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., I’ll be the featured guest speaker at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for their MVP’s of Character Education Series. Here’s what their website says about this program: The goal of this program is to offer teachers and students an opportunity to explore the relationship between healthy [...]

Time Out For A Moment, Part II

On March 19, 2008, in Basic, Community, History, Motivation, Politics, Race, by Claude Johnson

I got a lot of offline email regarding yesterday’s speech by Senator Barack Obama, and my blog post about it. So I’d like to share some of them with you today while reactions are still fresh.

Putting People On Pedestals (5 Reasons Why Retro Sneakers Work Better)

On March 11, 2008, in Basic, Gear, Humor, by Black Fives

You ever put someone on a pedestal? What happened? Let me guess — they fell off. Scandal, impeachment, resignation, embarrassment, shame, disappointment, divorce, collapse, bankruptcy, exile. Isn’t it easier to put your retro sneakers there instead? Reissued: Converse 1976 Pro Leathers. Here are 5 reasons why: With retros, once they’re on your pedestal, they won’t [...]

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