I was lucky I met her. But if not, I knew I had to marry somebody else.

I was lucky I met her. But if not, I knew I had to marry somebody else.

The last minute of the game, we showed what we can do when we want to play. We scored two read more

The last minute of the game, we showed what we can do when we want to play. We scored two goals in the last minute. But for the first 33 minutes, we wouldn't have been able to skate with Carrollton-Farmers Branch.

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I read more

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I looked for validation from my fellow contemporaries, I instead found jealousy and envy. I did not find team spirit. This led to dissatisfaction, an unease.

My grandmother was a maid and baby sitter, ... From the time she was a teenager until she was 85 read more

My grandmother was a maid and baby sitter, ... From the time she was a teenager until she was 85 years old, she was working for somebody. Both she and my mother took on whatever jobs they could. Anything to have an extra dime or quarter. They made tremendous sacrifices.

I'm very happy today and back in the right spot. The season has been baby steps. All season my coach read more

I'm very happy today and back in the right spot. The season has been baby steps. All season my coach has said, 'Take something away from each race and put it in your toolbox.' By the Olympic race, the toolbox should be overflowing and it is getting there right now.

A friend is known when needed.

A friend is known when needed.

All I wanted was a refund, but instead we got treated like criminals. They made my wife cry on her read more

All I wanted was a refund, but instead we got treated like criminals. They made my wife cry on her honeymoon, and that's priceless.

Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended,

Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended,

I went to the High School for Performing Arts, and to Howard University on a talent scholarship.

I went to the High School for Performing Arts, and to Howard University on a talent scholarship.