Category: HERO BEAR AWARDEES

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“You left just when you were becoming interesting!”

Kristin's web page has interesting stuff ni it!

There’s a wonderful line in an Indiana Jones movie were “Dad” (Sean Connery) tells “son” (Harrison Ford), “you left just when you were becoming interesting!”

I think that is the way things can happen when your adult children start making their niche in the world. They develop into people that you really enjoy being around.

My daughter Kristin is a private person — and I respect that — but forgive me for updating her site   ( and she has contributed some to it)… it has been a task I have enjoyed. Check it out… our tribute to Kristin.

Roger Freberg

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Jenny Craig — Army Style

Look the salad has grown!

My daughter  Kristin  has become a devotee of Jenny Craig like the rest of us. Although I tend to think with her physical job requirements in the army she modifies her coloric content upwards. I did offer one small piece of advice: “expand” your ‘free foods’ to keep you from going nuts. 

Kristin sent me the above picture from her phone that says it all. You can see a Jenny size portion of stuffed potato (very good , by the way) and a larger than average (expanded) salad stuffed with goodies.

Looks like Kristin has a good idea going… heavy exercise with a Jenny main dish and bunches of free food to keep you full. lookin’ good!

Roger Freberg

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Today is a birthday we all share…

Living free is never easy

Sometimes, we take for granted why our fathers first came to this great country. In search of opportunity, some traversed great distances ; for others, it was to escape the constraints of the past; while thousands came for adventure and ,unfortunately, too many came against their will … but through conflict and time comes resolution … and this has helped to further define and shape us into who we are today… a strong, wise, adaptable and generous people.

Looking back, the world has changed much since 1776 when America became the first land of choices and dreams…. and hope. And thanks to the sacrifices of those who met the challenges of the past, America still exists today. 

Enjoy today, for July 4th is a birthday we in America all share…. and whether you celebrate this birthday or not with me, this too — in America — is your choice.

Roger Freberg

PS. I only wish there was a championship football game playing… then it would be perfect!

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Paul Turner of Harvard passes away

Karen and Hrvard University's Coach Paul Turner

Track & Field Coach Paul Turner of Harvard University  was one of those very rare breed of men that — if you are very fortunate — you may meet in life. A young coach could do far worse than follow in his thoughtful footsteps.

Paul was a coach who sincerely put the needs of the athlete over his personal ambitions. He worked — whether an athlete agreed with him or not —  to help determine a future for themselves beyond their athletic efforts… sometimes that meant changing universities. The challenges of division 1 sports often leave athletes unprepared for their own future, and in my observation, Paul helped many folks think beyond the next season.

Our family will miss him… I only wish there were more like Paul.

Roger Freberg

PS. If you knew Paul, You can leave your thoughts here

 

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Happy Fathers Day!

thank you ladies for making me a daddy

Thank you Karla, Kristin and Karen for making me a father all those many years ago… when I think of you… I will always think of you like this.

Father’s Day — to me — is typified by the “few hundred fathers only” of ancient Sparta who held back the tens of thousands of Persians in the  Battle of Thermopylae. In the grand scheme of things, Fathers protect our world.

Happy Father’s Day  out there to all those men out there who know the difference between being a father and a ‘daddy.’

Roger Freberg
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