Author Archives: Jason

Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 15

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jason

It’s been a few months since I’ve made one of these posts. Here are a few of the things that I want to remember about where my children are right now: The other morning in church, we sang “Step By … Continue reading →

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Just Checking In

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jason

So tonight I realized I’ve only made one post this month. Obviously, things have been a bit busy around here. Let me recap some of what’s been going on with the Bybees lately, in bullet form: We rang in the … Continue reading →

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Eyes In A Moment of Blindness

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jason

From U2’s Nashville show last week. This story has received quite a bit of buzz over the past few days, but I can’t let it go. Just an awesome moment. “Eyes in a moment of blindness.” Indeed.

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U2 Week Redux

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jason

This week, I’ll be crossing something off the ol’ bucket list: I’ll finally get to see U2 in concert. That is, unless somebody goes to the hospital. Let me explain: this will be the third time I’ve tried to see … Continue reading →

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Your 2011 All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jason

Each year, I take a little time to help you fill out your MLB All-Star voting ballot. (Because I’m just helpful like that. I figure if I do this long enough, maybe I can get an MLB press pass and, … Continue reading →

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For Tara

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jason

The prophet Isaiah spoke of one who was “acquainted with grief.” Unfortunately, for some grief is less a mere acquaintance and more an unwelcome associate, an unbidden sojourner that can’t be shaken. My sister Tara is one such individual. Our … Continue reading →

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Uncommon

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Jason

I’ve done more flying in the last six months than at any other point in my life. I’m by no means a seasoned air traveler or anything, but it’s just so happened that I’ve made flights to London, South Africa, … Continue reading →

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The Sons of Greatness

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jason

In Ken Burns’ fabulous documentary Baseball, there’s an anecdote about Willie “Pops” Stargell. In 1971, Stargell’s Pirates won the World Series in 7 games, defeating the defending-champion Baltimore Orioles. Stargell, an eventual Hall of Famer, had a particularly brutal series … Continue reading →

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The Demonization of LeBron James

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jason

Remember when LeBron James was dubbed the next “Mike”, the next “Magic”? Remember when that infectious smile and explosive ability had everyone from Nike to Gatorade clamoring for him to represent their product? Remember kids used to wear his jersey … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of This…

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jason

My brain needs a bit of a break, so I thought I’d post a quick rundown of a few random thoughts. You never know what you’re going to get when one of my posts gets tagged “random”, so buckle up. … Continue reading →

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