George PayneHealth Challenge Boomer StyleWhile in our early 30’s, I vividly remember the disbelief of a close friend when I mentioned that we were ‘Baby Boomers’.Mar 8Mar 8
George PayneIvana: Her Fierce EleganceIt was the summer of 2004, and we were in Sweden for the wedding of Vivi and Oskar. Passing by the room of Ivana and Sheldon, I’ve never…Dec 1, 20231Dec 1, 20231
George PayneDon’t Step Out of the Sunshine (For No Reason)“House of Cards” on Netflix deals with themes of mercilessness, manipulation and betrayal in order to gain and retain power. Though…Apr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2023
George PayneA Visit from the Doctor (The NBA 🏀 version)I’ve never liked being surprised, although this moment was both welcome and memorable.Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
George PayneMy Uncle Bud (a life well-lived)I was 20 years old when I went to see my uncle (dad’s brother) and aunt for the first time as an adult — something I would do on numerous…Nov 28, 2022Nov 28, 2022
George PayneMissing My 40th High School Reunion (Where I got my Glory)Fortune smiled on me even before I arrived as a 10th grader at Central Dauphin East High School. The varsity men’s basketball coach was…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
George PayneHow Mom Dealt with My Academics and Sports (And a Message for our Youth)I never stressed about my schoolwork growing up because my mother never demanded or expected certain grades. While playing basketball…Aug 14, 2022Aug 14, 2022
George PayneMy Childhood Friend was Dying — His RequestEven though the text message arrived on April 1, 2021, I knew immediately that his words were no joking matter.Apr 5, 20221Apr 5, 20221
George PayneDavid Mercer — Friend and MentorUnknown to most, there was 10% of me that was unsure about moving from the USA to Sweden in 2004. Maybe the lingering feeling was more…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022
George PayneLosing Steve, My Coach and Mentor (and what he would want you to know)Living in Sweden for 17 years, I’ve missed my share of funerals, although I was grateful to attend Steve Freeland’s on such short notice…Aug 31, 20211Aug 31, 20211