by Reed | Jun 30, 1976 | Friends & Family, Gratitude
I met Chris Rossie in high school at Shawnee Mission South after his dad was transferred from Dallas to Kansas City. Chris was an unusually talented guy – bountiful in academic and athletic prowess. And he excelled at both. He became our starting shortstop in his...
by Reed | Mar 29, 1976 | Exercise, Gratitude
Growing up, games and sports help fill our days and dreams. My game? Baseball. My Dad started it by playing catch when I was 4 or 5. That led to fifteen year of progressively competitive baseball. I developed a love for the game because friends played it and God...
by Reed | Jan 9, 1972 | Gratitude
Teachers help us learn and achieve in the classroom. Their experience and knowledge shape our minds. Some teachers go the extra mile with their students. They get to know us. They encourage while serving as examples. Their selfless ways help us become more...
by Reed | Jun 15, 1971 | Gratitude, Nutrition
Theme parks sprung up across America in the early 1970s. So when Worlds of Fun opened in my hometown of Kansas City, I was eager to explore. As an early teenager, the park was a blast and included constant walking while taking in the rides that were bigger and...
by Reed | Jun 30, 1970 | Exercise, Gratitude
My childhood was all about being outside and active. Kicking a ball onto the front face of our home’s roof and running to the backyard to catch the ball before it hit the ground. Did that over and over. Day after day. Elementary school graduated to recess with...
by Reed | Jun 30, 1967 | Friends & Family, Gratitude, Nutrition
Candy such as jelly beans, sugar babies, lifesavers, and tootsie pops. Candy bars including Snickers, Butterfingers, and Baby Ruths. Soda drinks like Coke, Pepsi, RC Cola, and Dr. Pepper. Sugared cereals like Captain Crunch, Sugar Pops and Smacks. These were the...
