If only I could have broken away from her with the same speed which memories of that terrible relationship comes to my mind in these situations, maybe there wouldn’t be this much sour memories to discard. Sadly, as with almost all bad relationships, I stayed too long, hoping for change, hoping I could hang on and cope with her till that desired change happened. But again, as everyone who has held on to bad partners for too long knows, that change hardly ever happens. Read More...
SMALL-TOWN HEROES
I was extremely pleased to see reggie White and Brett Favre on the cover [SPORT, Jan. 27]. Your story tried to explain the Packer fans’ pride in their team and their unique relationship with it, but words cannot express the euphoria of attending a Packers game in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It must be experienced live. The quality of leadership, starting with president Bob Harlan; the respect for one another and the fans; and the ability to focus on one thing throughout the season have brought the Packers to where they are. Read More...
Historical Context Originally the bell for the Pennsylvania State House, now called Independence Hall. It was ordered by the Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly Isaac Norris in 1751 from the Whitechapel Foundry in London. The bell cracked on its first test ring so it was then melted down and recast by local metalworkers John Pass and John Stow in Philadelphia and inscribed with the message "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof" Read More...
