roy Slezak
Stories (50/0)
The Law of Attraction
As humans, we tend to dwell on the negative and forget to be grateful for the positive things in life. Have you ever wondered why some people are so successful in what they do and seem to be what we are calling it, being lucky? Well, luck has nothing to do with it.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Motivation
It Must Be in the Water
It Must Be In the Water You never forget the town you grew up in and I certainly never will. The train tracks running down the middle of Main Avenue, the neighborhood kids I grew up with, the games we played, and the teachers we respected are what shaped us into what we are today.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Geeks
Randy Johnson's Perfect Game
I was recently asked what I thought was one of the great feats in baseball. Now that is hard to judge because there were so many. But as an old pitcher, I guess I am partial to pitching performances that are above and beyond the normal every day on the mound and sometimes bring back memories of my own glory days on the mound.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Unbalanced
Majestic Hinchliffe
Above the historic Great Falls of Paterson, NJ, and on the edge of the historic district sits a concrete amphitheater that can house 10,000 attendees. The stadium dates back to the 1930s and has played host to numerous sporting events, concerts, antique car shows, and other community events.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Pride
A Friend Comes Home
The Federal Express delivery arrived from New Jersey. My heart was beating fast and, as I opened the box and saw my old friend, I’m not embarrassed to say that my eyes welled up with tears. It’s been almost 50 years since I last saw my friend and I really never thought about seeing it again, except maybe in a photo.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Unbalanced
A Wise Man and His Story
I was the Vice President of Loan Servicing and IT at Southwest Mortgage at the time I met a very intelligent man who was full of wisdom and good advice. Larry was retired, as I remember, and worked part-time as our mailroom guy. He sorted and delivered the mail to and from our various locations; always with a smile on his face and a joke or pun that left you thinking.
By roy Slezak3 years ago in Journal