Given the second guessing going on for a number of referees I’m glad, but surprised, his confidence is growing with each game. He’s got a million pairs of eyes watching him looking for something to complain about.
Reading between the lines: I’m going to say Clarence was nice to this guy at some point, obviously without even realizing it, and made such a difference it changed the trajectory of Mike’s life.
Even cooler to realize we all have the power to do the same.
I wonder how many people were influenced in a good way by someone they met or forgot about? I know we all talk about teachers, but there are people like the librarian who taught you about the Dewey system, or the equipment manager at the local gym….so many people that we should be thankful for because they were simply there being decent human beings.
LawrenceS 4 months ago
Given the second guessing going on for a number of referees I’m glad, but surprised, his confidence is growing with each game. He’s got a million pairs of eyes watching him looking for something to complain about.
jagedlo 4 months ago
Today’s “JumpStart” should say “special guest appearance by Joe”…
crookedwolf Premium Member 4 months ago
A reminder we are all just people.
Sweet.
pony21 Premium Member 4 months ago
Reading between the lines: I’m going to say Clarence was nice to this guy at some point, obviously without even realizing it, and made such a difference it changed the trajectory of Mike’s life.
Even cooler to realize we all have the power to do the same.
Ellis97 4 months ago
We encounter lots of people in our lives, so we ain’t gonna remember all of them.
The Pro from Dover 4 months ago
The Referee is the MIKE. Hut! Hut!
Mekoides 4 months ago
I wonder how many people were influenced in a good way by someone they met or forgot about? I know we all talk about teachers, but there are people like the librarian who taught you about the Dewey system, or the equipment manager at the local gym….so many people that we should be thankful for because they were simply there being decent human beings.
dadlivonia 4 months ago
uh-oh – a new character enters the fray
The Wolf In Your Midst 4 months ago
The ref’s job is to make sure that my team wins fair and square.
Mike Baldwin creator 4 months ago
Brilliant art and a strong message! Great stuff!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 4 months ago
..a gentle side step from a harsh rebuke. Well done Mike!
bigplayray 4 months ago
I didn’t expect that many people to show up for a flag football game!
David Huie Green PrepareBeforeOrRegretLater 4 months ago
The good we do lives on. So does the bad.
DaBump Premium Member 4 months ago
Refs are people, too! Oh, and just try doing anything like that job — whew, not so easy as it looks from the sidelines!