Tough Guy

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Mike O’Shea was a physically powerful and courageous man, but what made him a hero to his lifelong friend, Andrew Cotto, was his capacity for love.

How to Become a Warrior

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The warrior is sensitive enough to discern truth, and has the courage to stand up for it.

About My Sentence

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Spoon Jackson, who has served 34 years of a life sentence in prison, faces the reality of his fate.

“He just fastened the snaps on the left shoulder of my gown for me. Like a blond angel in green scrubs sent from some heavenly place.”

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This comment was from Leia on the post “How to Deal With a Psycho Bitch from Hell.” A post filled with many an angry comment, but then, some comments filled with…grace.

Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson: Two Good Men “Hugging the Cactus”

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Does Mel Gibson deserve forgiveness? Don’t we all?

An Open Letter to Yankee Fans

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CJ Kaplan to Yankees supporters: It’s called losing gracefully. Try it.

Halfway Around the World, A Tipping Point

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Brought low by heartbreak and as far from home as possible, Atalwin Pilon finds a tipping point, and gratitude.

Connect Four

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Connect with the ones you love, every chance you can.

Big Shots: When Pros Get Egos

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JP Pelosi, a child of the Magic-Bird years, wonders where all the good sports role models have gone.

“I’m an Atheist however I really enjoy reading the articles in the ‘Spirituality Section’.”

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This comment was from Jameseq on the post “With Grace”.

With Grace

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Thomas Creedy continues to learn about gender through Christian grace.