As we move from being a youngster to an adolescent to an adult, we have possessions that come and go. Those items that we are able to keep for the entire trip becomes a personal treasure; mementos of our life. After years of aging, through these items, we are able to piece together our childhood existence. For me, one of those items was my "lucky" t-shirt. The back-story to how I received this shirt is …showed first 75 words of 938 total…

…showed last 75 words of 938 total…my jersey I would not feel right stepping on to that field, rink, or court. It is at this point I had decided to finally retire my "lucky" shirt. It had served its purpose, and as I transitioned into college I felt that its final day was at hand. Perhaps, one day it shall surface for a long awaited high school reunion or better yet, a hand me down for generations of athletes to come.