TACKLING MY DREAMS
One of My Top 10 Best Days
Not only is November home to the greatest holiday ever, but it’s a huge month for football! Years ago, a series of events led up to one of the top 10 days of my life. On Nov. 2, my birthday, during my senior year of college at Notre Dame, my team and I flew to Dublin, Ireland, to play Navy. My dad tagged along and played some golf and watched me play. The game was a blast and I got to play and made a great tackle. Later that day, as we were celebrating and I was drinking a Guinness with my dad and teammates, I got my admission letter to medical school. No words can describe the emotions of that day. The accomplishment, excitement, and gratitude were flowing in abundance. I now coach my youngest son, and I’m glad to be a part of his team. He is the type of kid who wakes up happy and goes to sleep happy, so he’s a different football player than I was. He is always thanking
me for coaching and tells me he knows I’m sacrificing a lot to be out there with him. Are you kidding?! Even though work is time- consuming, to be able to spend time with my son on a football field is second to none! There is no sacrifice here! On the way to games, I try to pump him up with some exciting music, and I tell him that when I used to play, I’d think of something that angered me and then I’d channel that energy to make the tackle. To this, he responded, “I’m not sure if that will work because I’m just such a happy guy.” He’s a great player, and he just doesn’t need that extra aggression to play well. To this day, I follow Notre Dame each season. I try to make it up there often to catch a game with my father and sons, and when I do, I’m sure to tell them that this is what real football is all about.
–Dr. Mike
INSPIRATION
THE SIP OF TODAY
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
“If you realized how powerful your thoughts were, you would never think a negative thought.” -Peace Pilgrim
A perfect wine for the holiday season, Caymus cabernet sauvignon is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. It is a hearty wine with a bit of a higher price tag, but it’s worth every penny. This wine is dark in color with rich fruit, velvety melted black licorice, and ripe tannins — how could you go wrong?
The flavors are achieved via “hang time,” a technique in which the fruit is allowed to hang on the vine for an extended period of time.
Caymus cabernet sauvignon pairs well with cheese, game, or steak. It has a big flavor and great aromas. If you like a nice, deep, and bold red, you are sure to fall in love with this pick! You’ll be hooked from the first taste.
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