Writing Inspirational Stories About Everyday People
By Del Duduit This week, I started writing First Down Devotions: Inspirations from NFL’s Best Vol. 2, which is due to my publisher in June. Last professional football season, I spent time in several locker rooms after games and caught up with players I wanted to feature in the book. I call it research while… Continue reading We All Face Challenges
By Del Duduit The Coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the world. People are losing their lives; their jobs, and their retirement hopes because of an invisible monster. Social distancing is the new catch phrase and will become a part of the norm for the next generations to come. From now on, even when the threat… Continue reading Goodbye to the Handshake
By Del Duduit Anyone who follows me knows that ninety-five percent of my posts are inspirational and encouraging. On occasion, I let my opinions be known about how I feel about current events. Most see my point of view and a few others don’t, and that’s okay. But today, I want to focus on what’s… Continue reading Good outweighs the Bad
By Del Duduit This is eerie. Within a week, we experienced a time change, Friday the 13th and a full moon? And oh yes, the entire nation came to a screeching halt over the weekend due to the panic over the Coronavirus. I feel like I played in a football game, but we know that’s… Continue reading In Search of Charmin
By Del Duduit This past week, I was on staff at the North Carolina Christian Writers Conference where I met with authors and writers to hear their pitches, and I tried my best to offer advice and encouragement to assist them in their writing journey. It was also my first conference as a junior literary… Continue reading See Potential in Someone
By Del Duduit Did you ever have one of those days? Everyone has experienced this at some point I’m sure. From the moment you wake up, nothing goes right. Sound familiar? But I bet you never had a day like Robinson Chirinos had on March 11, 2012. What started out as a glorious day soon… Continue reading One of Those Days
By Del Duduit What a month. February was a fun blur. I’m not sure how I could have packed any more into this month. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The hectic month started Feb. 7 when Angie and I volunteered to shine shoes at the Tim Tebow Night to Shine Prom in Huntington.… Continue reading What a Month
By Del Duduit Opportunity. It’s the chance to do something unique and productive. The old saying goes that opportunity might knock only once. In my case, this is true. I have a gigantic opportunity to do something that’s been on my bucket list. I posted a couple of years ago in a blog that I… Continue reading Let’s go to Tokyo
By Del Duduit What are sports all about? Athletic competition is supposed to bring out the best in all of us. This moment happens when hours of practices pays off and the player realizes his or her potential. The instance doesn’t have to result in a victory, but the fact that they accomplished what they… Continue reading What are sports about?
NOTE: Five years ago today, my sister-in-law, Dee Dee, passed away at the age of 46 after her third battle with ovarian cancer. My wife, Angie, wrote a letter to her to catch her up on our family's lives. Here is what she wrote as today's guest blogger: Dear Dee Dee: We miss you. More… Continue reading Dear Dee Dee
