Sam's Online Journal

April 9, 2013June 23, 2013

Detours: A Novel

Greetings all. I have decided to ePublish my first novel, Detours, on amazon.com, through their Kindle Direct Publishing. It is also recently available in paperback format, so you can choose which one you would like to purchase. I am very excited to share this tale with you, one that is very near and dear to … Continue reading Detours: A Novel

April 9, 2013

The Nature of a Competitor: Part 3

Throughout the course of my coaching career, I have been lucky to coach both girls and boys tennis, and while my previous two tales have come from the girls’ side, this one is from the boys. I remember when I first started coaching the boys and I had three players left from the previous season … Continue reading The Nature of a Competitor: Part 3

April 8, 2013

Handling the Boredom: Tantrum City

If I hadn’t already cut all of my hair off, I would be tearing it out right now. I’m a firm believer that patience is a virtue, and I try to practice it in every facet of my life, but right now I think patience is about as far away from me as the moon. … Continue reading Handling the Boredom: Tantrum City

April 8, 2013April 8, 2013

Love Is…

Love is radiant Shining in the dark Beating heart to heart Friction’s spark Love is complete Even in the midst of pain All through the pouring rain Never, ever tame Love is transcendent Forever binding Never minding Free from hiding Love is constant Even when submerged It sings a plaintive dirge And waits to again … Continue reading Love Is…

April 7, 2013April 7, 2013

Classic

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April 7, 2013

From the Vault: Alone (from 2/11/09)

I stoop to pick up my slippers from the now-faded carpet, worn down from my constant traversing back and forth, from the many miles I’ve walked to find my home when it was here all alone. I am treading water that has been trodden before by those much more worthy than myself, and yet I … Continue reading From the Vault: Alone (from 2/11/09)