Casey at the Bat

Dignity is defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary as the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed. John Steinbeck has a way of instilling a sense of dignity in the characters of the books he writes, like Tom and Ma Joad from The Grapes of Wrath and George Milton and Crooks from Of Mice and Men. Throughout these two books, these characters display a high level of dignity through their honorable attributes and independence that many of the other characters lack. Starting off with…

Georgia Casey Coach Coale Reading project November 10, 2015 The Inner Game of Tennis Is it possible to overcome self-doubt, anxiety and lapses of concentration? It seems impossible, but not to Timothy Gallwey. Gallwey has come up with ideas and strategies to deal with these complex issues. “The Inner Game of Tennis” is a book that I have constantly heard about, whether it be from my teammates, coaches, or friends. Honestly, I do not usually enjoy reading, which is why I had not taken it…

always been one of the most iconic professional baseball teams, even winning the inaugural 1903 World Series (then as the Boston Americans). This fame would only grow in 1914 when they came across a strong left-handed pitcher with an even stronger bat known as George Herman “Babe” Ruth (Britannica 2014). With Ruth, the Red Sox won 515 games and lost 359. They also won 3 World Series in the 6 years in which Ruth played with them (mlb.com). Babe Ruth and the Boston Red Sox were well on their way…

Neither Dale Carnegie nor the publishers, Simon and Schuster, anticipated more than this modest sale. To their amazement, the book became an overnight sensation, and edition after edition rolled off the presses to keep up with the increasing public demand. Now to Win Friends and InfEuence People took its place in publishing history as one of the all-time international best-sellers. It touched a nerve and filled a human need that was more than a faddish phenomenon of post-Depression days, as…