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Jeff, Dave and the Code

January 15, 2019

The Kansas City Chiefs lineman Jeff Allen was stuck in the snow on his way to the playoff game.  Fortunately, in case you haven’t read this story, a homeless man named Dave was ready to help him, and was able to get Jeff out of his trouble and on his way to the game.  Dave…

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Clemson, Commitment and the Code

January 9, 2019

We were happy to learn that the team that won the college football championship, Clemson, also had the highest graduation rate among the final four schools, with a team graduation rate of 87%. The Code for Living has that name because it has values that apply to all of life. “I will develop my skills…

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Resolutions, Goals and the Code

January 2, 2019

It’s always fun to try to start the New Year with some resolutions, but we all know most of them are broken very soon after they are made.  Can we do better?  The Code says “I will develop my skills to the best of my ability…” This year we would like to make some suggestions. …

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Antarctica, The Will to Win, and the Code

December 20, 2018

While we are thinking holiday thoughts and football playoffs two men are vying to become the first person to walk all the way across Antarctica unassisted in any way.  Colin O’Brady, an American adventure athlete, and Louis Rudd, a captain in the British Army are both attempting this ultimate challenge against the most unforgiving forces…

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Jalen Hurts and the Code

December 10, 2018

In case you missed it, the Jalen Hurts story is one of those things you can’t make up.  The Alabama quarterback was benched last year in the national championship game for poor play, and replaced by a freshman, Tua Tagovailoa, who inspired a great comeback victory against Georgia.  Many thought Jalen would go to another…

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President Bush and the Code

December 6, 2018

President Bush was remembered for many great reasons this week.  We heard an interview in which  he was asked what his “legacy” would be.  His answer was that this was a question for others to decide, but then he went on to say, “I made some mistakes and we did some good things.”  Notice how…

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Rival Schools and the Code

November 27, 2018

The Thanksgiving college football games reminded us that most schools have a “bitter rival,” and these games have historically been the final game of the season.  Often the rivalry becomes blown out of proportion – with members of one school vilifying the members of the other school, regarding them as some sub-human form of life. …

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Mookie Betts and the Code

November 5, 2018

All baseball fans know that Mookie Betts may win the American League MVP this year. But did you know that after the second World Series game, he and his brother were spotted outside the Boston Library at 1 am handing out food to the homeless? No one knew who they were, or that they were…

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How you look and the Code

October 30, 2018

I ordered some eyeglasses online recently and a few days later received an email that assured me that “soon you will look even more fabulous!” After laughing to myself at this (I was not aware that I looked fabulous,) it reminded me of some experiences I have had. I have known people who were so…

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Community Service and the Code

October 23, 2018

The Code says, “I will give of my time, skills and money as I am able…” We all recognize the importance of giving back to make our schools, communities and world a better place. We believe that a great way to do this is as a team. It allows us to get to know our…

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