Sports Mostly: When I grew up, I wanted to be Vic Johnson

“As a kid, my goal was to be a baseball player when I grew up. Of course. Most of my friends had the same dream.”

An emergency at the Addy Indy was a reminder of the importance of knowing CPR after colleagues helped save the life of a beloved columnist.

“I no longer sit courtside. I have learned over the years that it is useful to me not to sit too close to the action. I take these steps to avoid disgrace. But it can be a struggle.”

“Although we hadn’t yet had ICE at our doors, we’ve grown used to teaching and learning with their specter hanging over our heads.”