Bill Heitland

  • Snatching victory from the jaws of Lenny

    As soon as I realized I must have left my choppers somewhere in the house, I knew this would be a race against time with only one winner – me or Lenny.

  • A Tribute to ‘Fireball’

    To me, his best trait was envisioning extraordinary things in ordinary people. As irony would have it, he was too busy being the dad he never had to see it in himself.

  • A Rich Irish Friendship

    I fell asleep during this long day’s journey into night and didn’t wake until I heard that beautiful Irish accent. It was Jack at near the stroke of midnight assuring me once again that there was nothing to worry about.

  • A Holiday Homecoming

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  • Waino’s KO win spells redemption

    Cardinal pitcher, catcher handle adversity in winning style.

  • Give Them the Real You

    High school teacher’s message paves way for writer’s success.

  • Kites and Flights on Dad’s Day

    Billheitland.com Kite running 101 I don’t remember much about the shape or size of the kite; whether it was triangular, or box shaped, store bought or made from scratch. What I do remember is being instructed by Dad to place the kite several yards from where I planned my takeoff, give myself plenty of string,…