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Health & Fitness

Energy is Contagious

This week's post focuses on energy & effort.

Well it’s that time of year again for cold and flu season. The contagious colds are no fun, especially with a young child. Colds are not the only thing that is contagious. Recently our family went to a pumpkin patch and heard a Bluegrass folk band playing, George Portz & His Friends of Bluegrass. This past Saturday we heard them again at a Trunk or Treat event in Lake St. Louis. The leader of the group, George Portz, had energy and is the inspiration for this week’s post.

Have you ever heard Gus Johnson call a sporting event? If so, you know what I am talking about. If not, the man could make paint drying sound like David Freese’s game 6 triple off the wall. People love listening to Gus Johnson call a game because he always makes the game sound exciting. It makes the experience for the listener or viewer much more enjoyable. I love listening to him call NCAA Basketball Tournament games. The man has it. What is it? It is energy and enthusiasm.

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