Fight Night – Pacquiao v. Cotto

Written by Aaron Cohen…
“They measure a boxing match
by how many
rounds it goes
Just as they measure
a man’s life
by how many
years he lives.
 
But in both cases,
of course,
those measurements
only tell
part of the story.
 
Far more interesting
is a
closer examination
of the
small handful
of
moments
that really matter.
 
Amid the
infinite beats of time
there are
instances
that change everything
for someone –
split seconds
that serve as
lasting barriers
between
Before and After.
 
In these flashes,
years [...]

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The Sweetest Love

She started with a familiar phrase, “I’d like to be… a kidney donor for…” but her tone was unusual. 
She was quiet, still, sincere, and courageous.  Her questions were routine but she wanted to say more.  As it turns out, there is a condition that will be with her for the rest of her life and an [...]

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