The Uplifting Empire: Chris Rathje

For the longest time I never even realized I was misspelling the word Build.  I accidently switched the i and the l.  It took me a long time to notice this because Microsoft Word automatically fixes this common mistake.
Once I realized I frequently made this mistake I became determined to remember how to spell one [...]

This past week has been very challenging for me. Not getting a tryout for the Developmental National Team was so gut wrenching it is beyond words. The reason it is so difficult for me is because I KNOW I would be an extremely valuable member of the team.
Unfortunately wheelchair rugby uses a system [...]

Earlier in the week I wrote a piece for the Illinois Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team because they are preparing for their national championship competition this weekend. After they really liked what I wrote I decided to give something else a try. If you find this the least bit beneficial great, if you don’t like it [...]

I have been trying to keep a list of all the different topics I would like to write about. My very creative title for it is “The List”. Even though “The List” is at record length right now I will not be addressing anything on it in this post.
This is because I was inspired today [...]

This post is dedicated to anyone who has ever played college wheelchair basketball.
No matter who you are that simple question can be applied to many activities that we have to deal with in our everyday lives. Is having to drive your sick relative to the doctor an opportunity to spend time with them in a [...]