I’m often asked how I became a Duke fan. It’s a valid question. How did a kid from Oregon grow so passionate for a team that plays (literally) on the other side of the country? It has the makings of your typical fair-weather fan. You know, when someone just likes a team because they’re good.Continue reading “WHY DUKE PT. 1”
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TO ABSOLVE
To “absolve”: to set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. It has been seven and a half years since I went on my LDS mission to Lisbon, Portugal. My mission was the single most beneficial experience of my life, which has led to insurmountable joy and happiness. I can honestly say myContinue reading “TO ABSOLVE”
MOOC
From a newborn children to a PhD candidates defending their dissertations, every person on this planet is actively engaged in the process of learning. The pursuit of education is both a privilege and a challenge that many are faced with. In the United States, almost anyone can receive a college education if they work hardContinue reading “MOOC”
TRULY UNIQUE
A stunning smile. Beautiful golden hair. A perfectly proportioned, slender build. Universally loved and adored by everyone. These are the characteristics that make me unique. They are not mine, however, but just a few of the developing attributes that have begun to epitomize my two year-old daughter. My daughter, Avery Sue, is not only theContinue reading “TRULY UNIQUE”
NO. 7
For years I’ve been told to keep a blog. I’ve tried multiple times. Six different times, to be exact. Despite the many times I’ve heard famous writers and authors say something along the lines of, “The best thing I ever did was start a blog,” or, “I wish I would have started a blog earlierContinue reading “NO. 7”
Hayden Coombs 