Tag Archives: Mike Van Dyke

Images – Volume1, Week 8

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jeffjacobsen

For a guy that has been on a horse twice in his life, on worn out trail horses during the Colorado vacations of my youth, it surprises me how much I love horses. I grew up on westerns in movie theaters … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Fellow

Posted on September 18, 2013 by jeffjacobsen

There I stood, just moments after receiving my Alumni Fellow award from Washburn University president Dr. Jerry Farley. At the podium I thanked everyone and readied to deliver my acceptance speech. The twist to it all was that the words … Continue reading →

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Shawnee County’s Greatest

Posted on July 22, 2011 by jeffjacobsen

The Topeka Capital-Journal took on a monstrous task when the sports department chose to name the 100 best athletes in the history of Shawnee County. Their June master list of over 450 names was staggering to view and filled with … Continue reading →

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Plowing Through The Snow

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jeffjacobsen

Every time I venture out to shovel snow, thoughts of a Polish immigrant named Robert come back to me. With every scoop, I remember Robert saying, “Oh, me a-a-a-ching ba-a-a-ck.” with his thick accent. I was shoveling snow as fast … Continue reading →

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New Medical Prescription for a Long Life

Posted on October 18, 2010 by jeffjacobsen

Laura and I get plenty of grief over our exercise program and diet from friend Mike Van Dyke. He sent to us his new prescription for a long life Mike received from a doctor recently. Q: Doctor, I’ve heard that … Continue reading →

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Life’s Fairways

Posted on September 30, 2010 by jeffjacobsen

Long before I ever played golf, I loved covering golf. It would take a truly hardened heart to not feel something stirring within after a walk on a golf course on a beautiful day. I have been covering KU golf on … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Travel and a Past Post

Posted on July 23, 2010 by jeffjacobsen

Sharing some thoughts after a month and a half of travel and updating one past post. I am terribly spoiled.  Spoiled by the fact that most of my travel these days is on team charters for various KU sports.  Checking … Continue reading →

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