International Polocrosse Council

Michael Johnson
Even though no one has come up with a way to explain it to everybody it’s still true. Some rejoice when they see it. Others become angry and deny that it’s real. Maybe the reason those who refuse to believe somehow sense believing would require them to admit the truth and take responsibility. And it was never more difficult for anyone to see than for me to see.
Most of us have the same problem. Whether we are the teacher, supervisor, doctor, or law enforcement official, or someone who works with horses or stock dogs, we eventually come to a common place where we all have the same problem. And we all begin our journey to that eventual destination from the same starting point. Continue reading »

By: Dr. Michael Johnson

The Oklahoma wind was so cold on that early March day, I was just mad at it. Felt like that stiff breeze had a pair of pliers just squeezing like the dickens on the tips of my ears. We had arrived early but the vast parking lot of the church was already jammed. And they had all come ” hundreds of them ” all had come to say good-bye to the Mighty Warrior.
I don’t think I can go to the roping Sunday, I told my friend, Sharon. I have to go to a funeral the day before, and well it’s going to be rough. And I told her about him. Continue reading »

Michael Johnson
What causes that? The light in your eyes, I mean. It’s important we know  so we can have hope, so our spirit can be light, and so we can live our lives in the manner and direction we thought they might bend when we were young. I see some people truly enjoying their days, and sadly, others who seem only able to take one dread-filled step after another all day long. The eyes of those seem to have no light at all. Why is that? Continue reading »