Glance Back But Focus Ahead — A Life Perspective
In light of today being Groundhog Day, I'm reminded of that celebrated little marmot that emerges each year from his burrow in the spirit of predicting the transfer from winter...
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"It Was A Very Good Year" — An Adaptation of a Classic
When I was seventeen It was a very good year. It was a very good year for a teenage kid On warm spring nights Playing soccer under lights On AstroTurf so green When I was...
Persistence — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
In light of the recent New York City Marathon where American distant runner Shalane Flanagan finished first place, I am reminded of the power of persistence. Flanagan was the first...
Capacity — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
Beginning in 1966 and running for only three seasons, Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, envisioned a story set in outer space, yet akin to Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. But more...
Steadfast — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
On Saturday, August 19th, the city of Seattle had the privilege of hosting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Safeco Field, the home of the Seattle Mariners. For those not...
Association — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
As the old saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." The saying highlights that people of similar character, background, or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another....
Momentum — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
I was first introduced to mountain biking when I was a sophomore in high school. And I fell in love with it immediately. The thought that you could pretty much...
Attitude — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
I was told a joke recently that I had never heard before. Apparently it was one of Ronald Reagan's favorites and has been around (in various forms) for more than...
Confidence — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a place my father and I had the pleasure of visiting about ten years ago, is a giant horseshoe-shaped cantilever walkway outstretched over the Grand Canyon's...
Determination — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
A couple of weekends ago, my wife and I were driving over Snoqualmie pass, which is about 45 minutes east of Seattle. Seeing the snow covered slopes I was reminded...
Dedication — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
Growing up I played a lot of sports. And springtime always meant baseball season. Thinking back, the coaches we had were all great. In the early years, most of the...
Faith — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
In the early morning hours of October 9, 1996, I awoke to find myself already screaming for help. Lying flat on my back, I was staring straight up into the...
Love — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
"Faith makes all things possible… Love makes all things easy." This quote by American evangelist Dwight L. Moody is written on a little sticky note on the inside of the...
Love — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
In the early 1990s, we were reminded once again of Seattle's ability to breed amazing musicians. In the late 1940s, Ray Charles called Seattle home along with Quincy Jones. In...
Kindness — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
One of my favorite movies starring Gwyneth Paltrow is the movie Sliding Doors. For those not familiar with the film, it is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy. Its premise revolves...
Authenticity — The BILLY Defined Series | BILLY Footwear
With the start of a new year, we have the opportunity to reflect on the previous. BILLY Footwear had a great 2016—largely due to the tremendous support from all of...