Roustio's rants

This blog is about my everyday life, my daily reactions and opinions. I am a happily married man of 59-years, father of three, grandfather of 15 and three great grandchildren. I retired from a 39-year teaching/coaching and athletic administration career. I authored five (5) books and continue today as a sport education consultant and motivational speaker. I am richly blessed.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The Purity of Sport Competition

Sport competition has dramatically impacted my life. As a ten year old boy beginning a fifty-one year competitive sport journey, I have wit...

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Catch, Dunk, Homer, Win Gold But Keep Your Mouth Shut!

The first Black slaves were brought to America in 1619. As slavery developed and took a socio-econimic foothold in the new country so did my...

Saturday, August 15, 2020

'Us Against Them' Sadly Within

I cannot say that I predicted what has become apparent in this year 2020, but in hindsight and based upon my experiences it sadly makes perf...

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Time To Sell...Sellers Market.

We Americans have little control if any control over the events governing our nation. I once thought that our voting exercise was powerful b...

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Beholden to Lou

Word came a few days ago that former University of Illinois basketball coach Lou Henson died at age 88. Without question, Lou Henson was a t...

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Slip Sliding Solidarity

"USA, USA, USA!" We all feel that patriotism, togetherness and solidarity when the USA Women's Gymnastic Team garners Gold. We...

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Change So Subtle, But Change Indeed.

Certainly considering the current backdrop of Americana, the news was not tragic but it saddened me nonetheless. The opening sentence in th...

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