Tag Archives: Religion

Celebrating Differences

Posted on August 9, 2018 by scottytang

I recently had the privilege of staying with my brother and his wife along with their six kids (ranging from 12 years old to 4 months) and every time I spend time with them, I am always fascinated by all … Continue reading →

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Skateboarding is my Religion

Posted on December 16, 2013 by scottytang

Growing up as a skateboarder, skateboarding was all I cared about. I would skip school to skate, which made my grades suffer because I was too busy skating to worry about school work. I would sacrifice attending family gatherings because … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Love

Posted on October 2, 2013 by scottytang

I have had an unfailing love for skateboarding for the vast majority of my life, and as I look back on this love that has been such a big part of me, it is obvious that this love has cost … Continue reading →

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Frustrated Maniacs

Posted on September 23, 2013 by scottytang

Skateboarding is a really fun activity, but it is something that can also be really frustrating. There have been times that I’ve seen people (myself included) turn into complete maniacs because of the overwhelming frustration that they are feeling because … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Unity

Posted on August 16, 2013 by scottytang

Israel has been in constant skirmishes with its neighboring countries since it became a nation in 1948. The people live in constant fear of being bombed, and most the people in its neighboring countries are not fond of Israel. In … Continue reading →

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Redefined purpose

Posted on August 12, 2013 by scottytang

Craig Stecyk, the very first prominent writer of skateboarding said, “Skaters by their very nature are urban guerillas: they make everyday use of the useless artifacts of the technological burden, and employ the handiwork of the government/corporate structure in a … Continue reading →

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Careless Faith

Posted on August 7, 2013 by scottytang

Fear and faith tend to be polar opposites, fear restrains and holds back, but faith motivates, moves forward, and conquers. Before a skateboarder can grind down a huge handrail, he or she must conquer the fear of it by having … Continue reading →

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Fear is a Liar

Posted on March 31, 2013 by scottytang

Fear is a weird emotion, it causes me to over think things I wish I didn’t, and it tends to hold me back from things that I wish I could just do. Whenever I’m trying to get a trick on film … Continue reading →

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