Category: Tributes and Acknowledgments

Autumn candles and stadium lights: Rich Plinke reflects on turning 78, Rutgers–Oregon 56–10, and gratitude.

So Many Candles, So Little Cake

Rich Plinke marks his 78th with humor, a Rutgers–Oregon 56–10 reality check, and a heartfelt thanks for the birthday wishes.
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Author with his dog Luna holding a “Survivor” lantern at LLS Light the Night—recovering after surgery, grateful for support, uneasy with the survivor label.

Muchas Gracias

Post-surgery update: hardware out, spirits up. At LLS Light the Night with Luna, I’m grateful—and not fond of the “survivor” label. Thanks for the love and prayers.
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Personal shout-outs, thank-yous, and reflections on people and moments that have left an impression.