Re: [TruthTalk] Albert Einstein & Karl Barth

[Terry Clifton]

Bill Taylor wrote: Andy has only lost six matches in the last three years (since he's been in middle school). Three of them have been to the same kid, a very solid wrestler from Elizabeth, a big school close to Denver. He wrestled him last Tuesday and got beat pretty soundly, placing second in that tournament. The outcome was the same today, a second place finish, but Andy wrestled a much better match. In a tournament represented by twenty two schools, it came down once again to Taylor and McVicker. The good news is they will never have to meet up in regionals or at state, since we are a 2A school (about 200 kids in the entire district) and Elizabeth is a 4A school this year and is going to 5A next year, the highest classification in the State. I don't know if Andy could ever beat him -- right now it doesn't look likely -- but I do know this: he is making Andy a better wrestler. Andy's record this year, after today, is 17 wins and 2 losses.   Other than we hate to lose, it was a really good day. Our oldest son, Tyler, a junior in college, came to the tournament and worked with Andy all day long, showing him things to improve upon, and teaching him some stuff he had never learned before. Tyler is enough older than Andy that Andy really looks up to him and tries very hard to please him.   Well, enough of that.   Three more tournaments next week. Go Andy!   Bill ===================================================== Everyone hates to lose, Bill.  Given the choice to be a winner or a loser, every one of us would choose winner every time.  I would suggest though, that those who win some and lose some are more blessed from these experiences and more able to stay on an even keel than those who spend a number of years in the spotlight, adored by their followers, only to be forgotten when time takes it's toll.  Winners often end up bitter people when the winning streak ends. Terry