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The object of the game was to run across the room and get onto the couch. The challenge, however, was my two older brothers assumed the identities of professional football players ‘Buck’ Buchanan and ‘Bill’ Bergey.
The game started within moments of my parents leaving for a night out.
Moments later I would hear the battle cry from one of my brothers.
“Buck and Bill” was never said softly or with a gentle voice, but instead, with the determination one might hear leading men into battle.
Immediately the furniture in the family room started to fly. Chairs were cleared to the side, tables moved, and the dreaded couch would be pushed against the far wall.
I was unceremoniously handed a pillow (my football).
Frank and John assumed their positions, kneeling in front green plaid couch, like two praetorian guards protecting the emperor.
I’d run at that couch for hours trying to get to it. I tried everything. I’d run to the left, to the right, jump up high or sneak in low.
My frustration grew with each unsuccessful attempt.
Sure, I thought about quitting, but as the initial bumps and bruises grew, something wonderful began to happen.
My desire to quit was replaced by a fierce determination to succeed.
I’d show them, I thought. I’d get on that damn couch one-way or the other. And I did.
Little did I know that game would become the metaphor for my life.
Years later, it seems as if nothing has changed. People talk of getting on ‘Oprah’s couch’ or retiring and enjoying the good life from the comfort of their couch.
You know, the furniture may have changed, but still, the only things standing between me and and what I want, is Buck and Bill… and they better watch out.
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