When Happiness Seems Lost In The Presence Of Failure

Photography by Bradford Chase

The incident happened many years ago, but the images from the event burn brightly in my mind’s eye.

Playing a fierce high school rival, the soccer game seemed destined to end in a tie. Time was our enemy as the end of the game crept ever closer.

Crossing the midfield line at a sprint, a teammate passed the ball from across the field, placing it…