Knolltop Farm Wife

On a recent shopping trip with my daughter to one of our favorite home decorating stores I found myself in the baseball décor section snapping photos of all the inspirational thoughts eloquently painted on cheap pressed board. I’m drawn to these kinds of pick-me-up quotes that seem so transformative when I read them but exit my memory when I’m struggling in the pit. One of the signs said, “No Excuses. Play Like a Champion.” I immediately wanted this one on my wall.   I really dislike it when people offer excuses instead of completing a task.   We can all come up with excuses on why we are late, can’t make an appointment, didn’t make it to an event or didn’t get the job finished on time. I think I know every excuse because I’ve heard them come out of my mouth at one time or another. This is probably why I have little patience for others who offer their excuses to me. Two months ago, I was driving down the highway in Ohio, chatting with my passenger and noticed tho...