Big Ez Ed

Sometimes It Just Doesn't Fall In To Place

2010-12-22T09:13:00.002-05:00

Alright

2010-12-21T19:35:00.002-05:00

This one was posted on FB yesterday

I also have this one

2010-12-18T09:39:00.002-05:00

So Today

2010-12-18T09:30:00.002-05:00

I realized I should have been a film maker. I love putting pictures in to a Video format and syncing them with a song that has some meaning

wow

2010-12-16T19:10:00.001-05:00

I realized today that not only have I not visited my blog in forever, it has been longer since I posted here. I don't have anything today, but this weekend I will. Not that anybody reads this thing, but I like it

30 Years Complete

2010-09-07T07:42:00.001-04:00

Let's Hope the Next 30 are just as rewarding.

What a great night to sit out on the deck.

2010-09-03T21:19:00.004-04:00

2010-08-09T10:17:00.001-04:00

Well, so much for planning and paying for a vacation rental. Woke up (at 3:30am) to an air conditioner that was not working, and I am waiting on a repairman.

Like I said earlier today, Thank GOD for bad luck, because without it I would have no luck at all.

Best Wishes to and old friend

2010-07-17T07:10:00.002-04:00

Father's Day.

2010-06-20T06:54:00.004-04:00

Well, Obviously you can only have one father
and I miss him every day since he left us (12/20/1994). No he wasn't perfect, but he was doing the best he could. Funny how a day that ended as one of the worst days in his life started out as one of the best, and most memorable for all of us. (07/04/1978) Only my brother Steve will probably understand that date's significance.

However, I would be remiss not to remember the other "Father Figures in my Life. Happy Father's day to all of them.

Of Course I must again show my father "Pete".
Then Of course my Grandfather Edward "Red" Bryers
Then my step father Bill

Of course I could not forget my beloved "Uncle Ernie". As the only living member of this group, I wish him Happy Father's day as well.

God Bless you all, and thank you for all the life lessons you taught me.

Ok So That Day Is here again

2010-05-08T08:39:00.003-04:00

Ok, so it is Mother's Day again. So I celebrate by giving my wife (the mother of my children) a card and a mother's day present.

You see, I don't have a mother, mother in law, or Grandmother to celebrate the day with. They have all moved on to the next life. May they all be enjoying the streets of heaven. I miss them all

You Should Have Seen It

2010-03-10T10:51:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday

2009-12-24T07:19:00.004-05:00

Today, December 24th marks the anniversary of my Father's Legal Birthday However, my Grandmother always said he was born on Christmas, but the midwife wrote down 12/24/1927 because that is when she arrived at the house to help deliver him. So I will wish my father Happy Birthday today, and know that it was really Christmas Day when he was born,

Time Does NOT heal all wounds

2009-12-20T08:02:00.003-05:00

I do not need the calendar today I know the date by the pain in my heart

Happy Birthday

2009-12-09T07:24:00.001-05:00

I would be remiss if I didn't wish my dearly departed Mother Happy Birthday. I know she is gone from us, but Happy Birthday Mom

A night out with my girls

2009-11-08T07:55:00.003-05:00

Holly, Joanne and I went out last night for dinner and a movie. Ryan decided that he want to go so he stayed home and was a stick in the mud.

We headed to Chesterfield and ate dinner at the Red Robin, and then off to Wehrenberg's Galaxy 14 to see Disney's Christmas Carol IN 3D We were to see th7:00pm show, but we were early, and the manager allowed us to hit the 6:30 show instead.

The previews were cool in the 3d especially Alice in Wonderland, and Toy Story 3D.

The Movie : Good, great visuals, and true to the story, but short so it didn't dig in deep to the story.

The dinner : Very Good

The Company : Excellent.

Just One more Look

2009-10-11T08:48:00.003-04:00

This video features some of the people who I have lost and would like just one more day with.

Two Trip Year

2009-10-06T11:12:00.004-04:00

So, call me crazy, but two months after heading to CT with the family, I returned for a long weekend by myself.

Headed to the BIG E

went and saw the Joseph's,

caught up with a friend that I have known my whole life,

stopped and saw my 50 year old friend Jimmy,
Went to the Beach,

Ate at the Beverly Pizza,

Went To Jone's Pumpkin Patch

and visited with Ruthe, and Ernie.

Had an early Flight back to Missouri on Sunday

It was a blast, and I am still tired a week later. Can't wait for my day off Wednesday so I can take it easy. All I have to do is cut my grass, Barb's grass, and get my oil changed. Oh then I need to catch up on my ironing.

Thanks to all who made my trip so much fun, and to the family in MO for putting up with my crazy trip.

Happy Anniversary

2009-09-05T18:09:00.003-04:00

So on Sunday, September 6th, at 3:00pm EDT Joanne and I will be married 29 years.

They say when you get married that over time you start to look like each other. I have found that to be false. However, I do believe that over time you start to THINK like each other. Well, today I believe that more. I brought home some flowers, and a card today for our anniversary, and presented them to Joanne. I went in to the other room, and changed. When I came out Joanne was laughing and presented me with a card for our anniversary. They were the same cards (shown below). Now that is not proof to my theory, but any of you who have been married for a long time I am sure will agree, that you start to think about the same things from the same viewpoint (except politics).

Any way all my love to my wife who is a beautiful to me as the day we were married.

Thank You

2009-09-03T19:10:00.002-04:00

So I was thinking of buying a Keurig Coffee maker for Joanne for our anniversary. So I contacted Ruthe to see if she had any discount coupons from them since she is a coffee buyer from them. She had a coupon and applied it to a Keurig pot, and sent it to us as an anniversary present.

A BIG THANK YOU to Ruthe and Ernie. We broke the pot in immediately. Ryan (who is feeling under the weather) had some hot chocolate, while the rest of us enjoyed some of the other great coffee options.

Looks like Mr Coffee has just been put on light duty. Keurig is the daily choice for us.

Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious

2009-08-30T08:21:00.003-04:00

Ok so obviously it is evident that my family and I are theater geeks. We love the theater. Local, touring companies, and would love to be able to spend time going to Broadway shows in NYC.

So Thursday night we piled in the car and headed to the Fox on St Louis. They get all the great touring shows, and it is a beautiful venue. We love to sit in the Mezzanine (usually AA or BB the first two rows) because you get a great view of the entire production.

We were going to see Disney's Mary Poppins. As the title of the blog indicates it was "Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious". Great singing, and dancing, and the scenery was fantastic.

We all had a Jolly Good Time.

Our Family Vacation 2009

2009-08-16T07:47:00.004-04:00

Here are the Chronicles of what We did on our summer vacation.

Ok this is a strange looking post, but click on the picture to follow the story

A strange thing that happened that I forgot to enter here was that as we pulled up for Ryan to take the picture on the house on page 2, the MP3 was playing Crosby Stills, Nash, and Young's "Our House". I swear it is true, but was just so freaky.

Home or Away

2009-08-09T07:48:00.004-04:00

After this trip I am not sure if I consider myself Home or Away?

We had a great trip, and enjoyed seeing the family. We had a great visit with Ruthe and Ernie, and a Great Visit with Paul, Lena, Ali, and Noah.

Thanks to all who helped make this trip possible.
Ruthe and Ernie for their hospitality
Lena, and Paul for their hospitality
Barb for getting the mail
Kim, and Darrin for the use of the Tom, Tom (which was more entertaining than functional)
and Taylor who stayed and watched the house, and our cat and Bull.
I will post up a little more detail later, but that's all for now.

Happy Birthday

2009-08-03T06:40:00.002-04:00

Hey today I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my wife Joanne. Won't enter the number, just Happy Birthday .

Good Night

2009-08-03T06:37:00.002-04:00

WE went to the DOWNTOWN Cabaret Theater in Bridgeport and saw Beauty and The Beast. It was a cast comprised of teens, but they did a great job. Good vocals nice cozy atmosphere. Started a little late (8:30 instead of 8:00) but we all enjoyed the show.

Great Afternoon

2009-08-02T16:05:00.001-04:00

What a great lunch we had with Ruth, Ernie, Aunt Rose, and Michelle. Always great to see them, they are such a great pair.

Made It

2009-08-01T11:21:00.002-04:00

After rain like I have never seen before( at one point I saw Noah go by with a full ark), we made it in late yesterday morning. Quiet night with Ernie last night. Early trip today to a couple must visit locations.

Then home to hang with the kids and Joanne, and Ernie. Ruth will be home later and we will make no plans yet.

Pod Mowing

2009-07-19T13:27:00.003-04:00

I was inspired by Kim's Pod Running activity, so now I "POD-MOW". It serves two purposes :

1. I enjoy cutting grass anyway, so combining it with listening to music makes it that much better.
2. It knocks down the mower noise, and I can hear better after I am done.

I have some good songs on it, but my "POD" selection will have to be added to so it is that much more enjoyable.

Cats and Dogs

2009-07-01T12:39:00.005-04:00

I have come to notice there is a fair amount of the population that views dogs and cats as property. They feel they can just dispose of it when they want. Don't like that cat, dump it in the country. Dog misbehaved, beat it or shoot it.

Wake up people, if you choose to get a cat or a dog, they should become part of your family. There is no more loyal animal than a dog. When I come home from work, he is right there waiting for me. Waiting for some love and attention. He gets it from everybody else (well almost everybody) in the family, but yet, he is never too busy, too tired, to meet me, and interact. Even our cat will come to me, or wait for me to pet her in the morning when I wake up, and even when I come home from work. She runs to the bed, and waits to be pet. If one of the family isn't feeling well, even the cat and dog give them extra attention. They know.

These animal have become part of our family. We cherish them, and treat them with respect. We keep them fed, safe and warm. A small price to pay for the good feelings they provide on a daily basis.

Just felt like writing this, not sure why, but heck that's what a blog is all about. Writing whatever you want when you feel like writing it.

Happy (?) Father's Day

2009-06-21T08:28:00.005-04:00

Ok, so at this point in my life I guess I am supposed to celebrate the fact that I am a father. I have two great kids to be thankful for.
What do I really think about on Father's Day. I think about my father. I think about the bad times, and I think about the good times. No everybody has their own opinion of him, but mine is purely that he was a good man trying to get through some tough times who loved his family, but really didn't know how to show it that well. What I will tell you is unfortunately I got to know him well much too late in his life. I remember July 4th, 1978. That was a great day. We had a great picnic that day, and he played wiffle ball with us all. I remember him coming home from work in the summer when we were kids and getting in the pool trying to cool off. Nope, no relaxation for him he was attacked by 4 5 or even more kids who jumped on him, and tried (unsuccessfully) to drag him under the water . I also remember times when he became dependent on my brother Steve and I. He could no longer drive, and needed us to stop at the store, drive him to doctors etc...I also remember the sad days (12/20/1994). What I remember most today is how much I miss him. So I will listen to some polkas, and remember my father

In the Navy (Before I was even born)

With Uncle Bill Domonkos, and Susan's Husband Jackie.

Circa 1979, always a fashion inovator. Check out the Plaid Pants

1980 At our wedding shown here with Shannon

Happy Father's Day

Re-Posting

2009-06-17T09:39:00.001-04:00

The following post appeared in this blog in 2007. I feel that it is still a philosophy that I maintain today.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Stories, Legends, and Myths

We were at Kim's a few years ago for a great Deck cook out, and we were discussing some old family events. As that discussion was happening I came up with the following thoughts :

When something happens within the family, or better yet at a family gathering it becomes a family "Story". It will be told over and over and over again. The "Story" will remain exactly as it happened when it is told among that generation.

As we tell that "Story" over and over and over and over again for more than ten years it becomes a family "Legend". It becomes a "Legend" as it has now been passed on to a new generation of the family to live and enjoy. The "Legends" sometimes get embellished to make them more appealing. The new generation will put their own angle on telling the Legend, but they will keep the "Legend" alive.

Upon the unfortunate demise of any family member involved with the incident or after 20 years, I believe the story then becomes "Mythical". This "Mythical" event will have more embellishments added in to it as most of the people who have heard about this event know it only second hand, and weren't there when it was just a "Story".

I will give you a few examples.

This is a Family "Story"

Two Christmas's ago Barb who like the rest of us makes fun of others who fall fast asleep after holiday dinners gave us a Story to tell for years to come when she fell asleep

This is now a Family "Legend"

Some ten years ago, Darrin slipped on some ice down his driveway, and Kim followed slipping after him on the ice as well. Neither was hurt, and they finally made it safely back to the house. Now as you can see I do not know all the details to this event, but more than ten years later this family "Legend" lives on.

Now, here is one that has become "Mythical"

Around 1980 there was a family dinner at Betty and Ernie's house on Morehouse street. Aside from Betty and Ernie the dinner guests included Barb, her husband, Kim, Kevin II, Ruthe, Ernie, Lena, Grandma Baksay, Joanne, and me. This was the dinner that the now "Mythical" family phrase was used for the first time "Ba Jo Ruthe". So you see, this story some 26 years later is now "Mythical". Even though the kids were there they didn't hear the uttering of that famous phrase, they just have heard it happened. I am not even sure of all the dinner guests, but I still tell the story as I was in the Kitchen when Betty "coined" that phrase.

Obviously the "Mythical" events live on in our own mind as we remember them. Please feel free to share a "Story", "Legend" or "Mythical" event and send it to everybody you have in your e-mail from the family. As I will end this posting now I will not go in to the "Thanksgiving Cat Litter Turkey Legend" or the infamous "Cold Spaghetti" myth at this time.

Concert Update

2009-06-12T19:01:00.003-04:00

Holly and I headed to Scottrade Center last night for a a concert that looked like it could be a winner. Buddy let me tell you, IT WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We met some great people I know (Wendy and Terry) at the gate which was not planned, but a great suprise as we have seen the show with them 4 times in a row. They had some better seats than us, but we still had a great view.

Sugarland led things off with Jennifer and Christian playing all the big Sugarland hits, and a few fringe songs as well. They sounded GREAT. They were backed by a small band, but the performance was the winner. After a brief (20 minutes) intermission the Feature artist Keith Urban was ready to light it up (sorry sponsers for the tour include Kingsford and KC masterpiece).

The show started as loud as any rock concert I have ever enjoyed. They toned the bass down after a few numbers, and the show was great. Ever the showman, Keith made his way through the floor crowd to do a few songs at the rear of the floor. Later in the show he cam half way down stage left (our side) and played two standing on the rail. There were a few security guys, but NOTHING that would have held back the fans had they gone crazy. Once again there was
NO DISSAPPOINTMENT....
Just some absolutely fantastic vocals (by the band and Keith) and some monstorous guitar solos, and playing .

Trippin

2009-06-02T11:48:00.002-04:00

Ok, so my wife is up for the trip back home. She will not fly, so we are driving. Looking at early August due to work issues.

May cause visit issues with the Natick crowd as Lena will be doing her part to better the world in the Pan Mass Challenge. ( I wish I had that type of commitment to do good things).

Anyway, it may alter our visiting schedule, but we still hope to hit all the "Hot Spots" regardless of the visit week. Only one that looks like it won't happen is Fenway, as the Sox are not at home.

2009-05-31T19:26:00.000-04:00

Summer is coming, and we are planning a road trip. (late July)

We are hoping to get a visit in to the Joseph's of Natick, The Ploskunyak's of Fairfield, and the Orosz's of Shelton.

Details to follow.

The Graduate

2009-05-21T06:52:00.005-04:00

No Not That one,

This One

Today starts our three + day celebration of Ryan's Graduation. The Family arrives from Connecticut, and Massachusetts today. We also have academic awards night. The family is getting together in Union. Friday they will all congregate here. Friday night is the Graduation. Saturday everybody has all types of plans. I of course am stuck working. Maybe some day

Anyway, congratulations Ryan.

I Guess This Day Is Also For Memories Now

2009-05-10T07:11:00.007-04:00

You know, I have been wondering for a while now how I feel about Mother's Day. It is a day in which we are to honor our Mothers. However, what happens when most of them are gone?

I mean I can still celebrate it for the mother of my children Joanne

However,gone from this celebration are my two Grandmothers. These two ladies were just like mothers to me. I spent many many hours with them as I grew up. I mean until I was about 10 I would not eat scrambled eggs unless they were made by my beloved "Shortie" Grandma Szakal. She is also the one that got me hooked on coffee. I remember how she loved to work in her garden. As for my Grandma Bryers, she is the one who would make me pancakes, and Iced Tea. She even made a gallon of Ice Tea for me and brought it to my wedding reception. I spent many an hour going "Uptown" on Saturdays with her in Bridgeport when I was a kid. We use to go to her house every Christmas, and on the 4th of July to see the parade.

Grandma Szakal "Shortie"

Grandma Bryers

My MotherNo, we were not close at the end, and we had many of a difference in opinion. Despite all that, she was still my mother, and I do have many memories that fill my head over my time with her.

My Mother In LawThis was a woman who gave to all. Some she gave it to in a way they did not like. She could be toughest on the ones she loved the most, but she was a loving and caring person. She was a great influence, and force in my children's lives as they were growing up.

So I guess what I do now is celebrate the day with my wife, and hold close all the memories of the mothers I have lost. Happy Mother's Day to them all.

A year of Loss

2009-04-23T05:01:00.003-04:00

Alright, so it was one year ago today that I lost me mother. That got me to thinking, that I lost two mothers in a twelve month span. My mother last April, and my mother in law in January.

Strangely enough, that is the second time I have lost two "parents" in a twelve month span. In 1994 we lost my step-father Bill, and then my father on December 20, 1994.

So one year ago today my sister Densie called me at 2:35am to inform me my mother had passed. We were not close over the past years, but she was still my mother. We won't talk about regrets or anger, just remember the good things, and the better days.

May you be safe and warm Mom, and say hello to the family for me.

Happy Birthday Steve

2009-04-07T08:55:00.005-04:00

It will be my brother's birthday on April 9th. It is amazing how we change over the DECADES.
We no longer communicate, but he's still my brother and a living picture of my departed Uncle Dave.

1960's

1970's

1980's

1990's

2000's

Happy Birthday Steve

Man Where Does The Time Go

2009-02-28T07:24:00.005-05:00

It was just yesterday, February 28, 1991. It was 6:15 am, and my wife told me that it was time to go to the hospital. She had called her mom, to come sit with Holly. So off we went. 9:00am, and there he was.

Through the years he has changed and grown, but forever he will be our "little boyo"

Today he turns 18. Man, where did the time go?

Happy Birthday Ryan

Nebraska

2009-02-11T09:15:00.006-05:00

It appears that the International Thespian Society has selected the Missouri All - State Thespian Troupe to Perform at the International Festival in Lincoln Nebraska in June 2009. Ryan was one of the set crew for the State Show, so he will be leaving for nebraska with the rest of the troupe late in June for 5 days.

CONGRATULATION TO ALL
ESPECIALLY RYAN

The Loss Of A Brilliant "Artist"

2009-01-25T06:58:00.003-05:00

I was reading the obituaries in the Connecticut Post, and happened on the obit for Danny Austin Williams. Danny is the famed Tattoo artist named "Nomad". It appears that he led a full life, and will be remembered by all those he knew, but I will remember him for two pieces of art that he created for me.

http://wakeleememorial.com/?p=obituary_view&id=59710

He was a brilliant artist, and if you ever visited his shop his work would astound you.

Finalized

2009-01-21T06:43:00.002-05:00

Elizabeth M. Ploskunyak
PLOSKUNYAK Elizabeth M. Ploskunyak, age 82 of Gerald, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 in New Haven. Mrs. Ploskunyak, daughter of the late John Obbagy and his wife, Margaret nee Magyar was born May 27, 1926 in Bridgeport. On November 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ernest Ploskunyak Sr. in Bridgeport. She was employed by Schick Razor Company as an inspector. Elizabeth was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest; one brother, John Obbagy; and one sister, Rose Mary Markoya. She is survived by her one son, Ernest Ploskunyak Jr. and wife, Ruth of Connecticut; two daughters, Barbara Ploskunyak and Joanne Szakal and husband, Ed, all of Gerald, Mo.; five grandchildren, Kim Henderson and husband, Darrin, Kevin Dziejma II and wife, Anica, Lena Joseph and husband, Paul and Holly and Ryan Szakal; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Alexandra Joseph. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, 2009 at Antioch Christian Church with Rev. Don Bader officiating. Interment was private. Memorials were to the Antioch Christian Church Building Fund or New Haven Care Center. Arrangement were in care of Oltmann Funeral Home of Gerald.

Did You Ever Wonder

2009-01-20T07:50:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was a sad day in our family, as we said goodbye to the Matriarch of the family. We had a small service at the Antioch Christian Church. It was a nice service, and Don Bader did a good job (other than missing every family name)presenting a clear image of a woman that we all loved. Lena was fantastic, holding together until the last few lines with a heartfelt nail on the head assessment of Mom's relationship with her. Many of the Antioch family attended, as well as Josh from the Nursing Home, Holly's friends Alisa and Grace, and several other friends. Then we said our final good-byes, headed back to our place with the family to visit, catch up with each others lives, and try to ease the sorrow.

We started with a very good lunch, with a side of great conversation (in our family's way)we went through some of the pictures and things that Mom had at the nursing home, watched a few videos, ate and talked some more. Not our traditional get together at all because the Dominoes never surfaced.

So good-bye for now is all we could say. Someday we would all hope to walk the streets of heaven with this woman that we all loved, and will never forget.

May God Keep You Safe and Warm

2009-01-14T19:17:00.003-05:00

This Morning We lost this GREAT WOMAN. Like all of us she was not without her faults.

But you could not have asked for a better Grandmother, Mother or Mother-In-Law.

"Though time may take from us the ones we love it can never take away the memories of the people who touched our lives. These memories will sustain us in our times of need and sorrow. May we all remember the warmth and kindness of a woman who has touched all of our lives. God be with you Ma. Thanks for the memories."

What Fools These Mortals Be

2009-01-09T05:40:00.004-05:00

My Son Ryan was part of the all state Thespian Show. As a Techie he was part of the group that built the sets, and keeps the stage ready for the actors to do their job. Remember, without Techies there would be no theater because who would build the sets, light the lights etc... Anyway that is for another post.

The show was GREAT, and the Sets were exceptional. The workmanship they put in to this production was very easy to see. Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Sets, and the acting were all Fabulous.

I was honored to be lucky enough to get a "Sneak Peak" at the their final dress rehearsal.

Here they are in all their glory.

Not Just Christmas to me

2008-12-25T11:32:00.003-05:00

On December 25th, 1927 my father, Stephen "Pete" was Born. Now He would tell you that he was born on December 24th. My Grandma (aka : Shortie) swore that it was the 25th, and the mid-wife is the one who mistakenly wrote the 24th because that is when she arrived at the house. Grandma says it was the 25th, and she was older and wiser than my dad when it happened so I believe her.

Grandma :

Pete (Dad) :

"The Tree"

2008-12-25T06:23:00.004-05:00

Merry Christmas

Pictured here is not my tree this year, but my favorite tree. It has always been known as "The Tree" in our house. It was one of our last trees in our home in Shelton Connecticut before moving to Missouri. The tree you see purchased at our favorite tree spot Jone's Tree Farm (http://www.jonesfamilyfarms.com/)

This was the year I went by myself (Big Big Mistake). When I cut it the tree stood 12' tall. In order to get it in to our 9' ceilings I cut it down to 9'2". Once erected it broke three tree stands. We finally found a stand that would hold it, and had to screw the stand to the floor. We then had to wire the tree to three points in the wall behind it. We cut the plastic wrap off and low and behold "The Tree" was exposed to its full size of 8' wide at the base and 9' Tall.

Also pictured in this tree are the countless Hallmark ornaments, and family heirloom ornaments that usually adorn our tree. This one pretty much used them all. Also if you look hard you can see the tree top that has been placed on our tree for the last 28 years. It was the tree top from my father's house, which was on our tree when I was a child. So it is know at this point to be 45 years old at least.

Also in the picture (front left) is my Santa Claus. He stand about three feet tall (life size) and is made of paper mache. Like the tree topper he is known to be at least 45 years old because that's as long as I can remember him. He of course has had some repairs over the years, but it makes him no less a precious item to me.

So why blog about a tree, because I can....... I love Christmas, and to me the tree is where it starts for decorations.

Just for reference here are some of our other trees through the years

And It Was Spectacular

2008-12-21T00:31:00.001-05:00

Just got home from seeing the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Fox. It was a great show. The dancing was absolutely fantastic.

November

2008-12-04T05:29:00.006-05:00

Ok, I am posting, but really do not know why. Nobody reads this blog anyway.

After winding up October with a trip to my High School reunion I have had a "work Filled" November. We are opening a new store in Oak Grove, and it fills my days up pretty well. I have been able to do a few things outside of work,

The family took in "Sweeney Todd" at the Fox. What a mistake it was HORRIBLE

Holly was in a play at ECC called "Last Mass at St Casmir's.

It was a great end to a trilogy of plays. Holly played (not really acting, the role was HOLLY). Annie. JT was Eddie, and Tyler W played Rudy much better than it had been played in the last play.

Ryan then had Mr OHS at which Joanne celebrated her FINAL Mr OHS by being a judge.

Then came Thanksgiving..... We had the family in for the usual fare. This year we fried a turkey. 44 minutes and very good. Thanksgiving fell on Holly's birthday this year so it was a double dipped celebration.

We ended November with a trip to
Ryan and I liked it a lot, Holly liked the dancing and music, but not the overall performance

Well, it's off to December...

Reunion

2008-10-28T19:24:00.003-05:00

Ok, so here is the follow up. My reunion was a blast. Spent 5 hours catching up with old friends, and people I have known for some 30+ years. Even caught up with a friend Tim Cashman) from way back in my St Peter school days in Bridgeport.

in CT Again

2008-10-25T15:04:00.002-04:00

Flew in to Hartford on Friday. Spent the afternoon and night at Lena and Pauls. Soccer in the morning, and then a ride to Fairfield. I am hanging with Ernie until 6:15 when I will be leaving for my High School Re-Union.......

More to follow

The Many Faces Of Ryan

2008-10-18T06:49:00.004-04:00

Back Home Again

2008-09-28T08:39:00.003-04:00

Not sure if that means that's where I am, or that's where I've been.

Took a few Days to go back to CT with some family. I am always amazed at how the place has changes these past 12 years since we left.

The trip was too active to go into every little detail, but believe me it was a great trip.
Big E
Soccer Games
Grist Mill visit
Brunch in Fairfield
Mystic Seaport
Stonington Beach
Great dinner at Taco Loco (Black Rock)
Pennington Beach
Captain's Cove
Wicked (New York)
Mets / Cubs (at Shea)
Visits with Family
Visits with Friends

It was truly a good vacation....

Is It Good To Be Live? Yes It was

2008-08-25T22:54:00.006-04:00

http://javiermendoza.com/

Looking forward to performance at Release Party on Friday.

I am listening to Javier Mendoza's latest It's Good To Be Live Volume 2. Like the night it was performed I find this to be a quality performance. Although it is a little subdued, you can feel the passion and Javier's commitment to his music in these tracks.

I also enjoyed last year's recordings that were lost, and believe that they had a higher energy level. These of course you have to find on You Tube.

Head down to the Gramophone on Friday 08/29/2008 to hear and see the performance

Update:
The CD release Party show was excellent. Javier started with a "repeat performance" of the CD, but this time with a bit more ENERGY in the set. Once completed Javier and the band went in to a more rock oriented performance. Both sets were very good with 75% of the crowd really in to the show. Unfortunately, 25% were there just to drink and YAP which they should have done at their house rather than intrude on the night's true purpose.

Nietzsche Said

2008-06-05T00:07:00.002-04:00

"Without music, life would be a mistake."
-- Friedrich Nietzsche

I kind of gave this quote some thought today. Think about it......................

I am not sure if it would be a mistake, but life would certainly be less memorable. I find myself sometimes traveling back to a time and place just by hearing a song. Sometimes this is a good place..... Some times it isn't quite as pleasant, but yet it triggers a memory extremely strong. Music, I believe will trigger some of your strongest memories. Think about it....Here are a few examples for me.

The "Good-Bye Girl", by David Gates triggers some very happy thoughts for me. It was the title song from the first movie Joanne and I ever went to together. We saw it at the community theater in Fairfield CT.

On December 20th, 1994 I lost my father. That year Randy Travis had a hit song titled "The Box". It was a song about somebody going through their father's belonging after he had passed away. To this day that song still bring me back to that day, and the emotions I felt after losing my dad. It is nearly 14 years ago, but the memory is still so strong.

Recently I lost my mother. While driving to the airport to fly back to Connecticut, I turned on my MP3 player, and the song it was playing (strangely by chance) was "Home" by Daughtry. While the song is not about traveling home for the same reason I was, it still rings thoughts of how we feel when we go home. That one was not only strange yet very moving.

Obviously these are but a few examples of what Music does to me, I am sure that you like me have many other memories that are triggered by hearing a song. So the next time you hear some old song, think about when you first heard it. Maybe, just maybe it will bring you to a place and time when you were truly moved....

Prom Time

2008-05-03T19:29:00.006-04:00

Here is a shot of Ryan and his date Meighan before their Prom. They look great in their black and pink. I let him borrow the HHR rather than driving the Taurus.

They were Traveling with some other friends (Ashley, and Ellen)

After these shots they are headed to Miller's Grill for dinner, then to the photographer for Professional shots, and then off to the Prom.

Life Just Continues

2008-05-01T09:15:00.002-04:00

I was awaken last Thursday morning at 2:35am by a call from my sister Denise. Unfortunately the news was not good (it never is at that time of day). My mother had passed away.

My sister conveyed that there were no funeral arrangements so there was no need for me to travel back. Regardless, I knew I had to. So I boarded American Airlines at 8:00am CT. I landed in Connecticut around 11:30 ET, and headed to Thrifty (not really they were way too expensive after the "add ons") I headed to Westbrook and met up with my Brother Steve and niece Tara. Vicky and my afore mentioned sister Denise had headed to Vermont to pick up my nephew Josh from school. We visited Swan's funeral home where we had a private viewing, and I was able to say good-bye to my mother (posthumously). Swan's has a great Obituary link that shows some great shots of my mom check it out http://www.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2413090
Later Tara, Steve and I went out for a Pizza dinner at Westbrook Pizza. Good stuff.

I left there late and headed to Fairfield to enjoy the hospitality of Ruthe, and Ernie. Friday morning brought a trip to Mountain Grove cemetery to visit my Grandparents, Uncle Dave, and my beloved father. I then stopped to see a friend of some 30 years Jimmy Sciortino. I returned to Westbrook after that, and visited with everybody at Steve and Vicky's (except Denise) and had a good visit. Steve and I talked for quite a while, and then I headed back to Fairfield. On Saturday I took off from Ruthe, and Ernie's early and met Rick, and his son Josh for Breakfast. After a great visit with these two good friends (really they are family in my heart) I headed to Natick to hang out with Lena, Paul, Noah, and Ali. We played Wiffle ball, took an excruciatingly long walk, and then returned to their house. Lena and I headed to Trader Joes so she could pick up some Organic and Healthy groceries, and half a liquor store worth of wine. We then returned to their house gathered the troops and went to Vinny T's for a great dinner.

Sunday was whistle stop day, Lena's, Steve's, I stopped and saw the "Captain" and then to Ruthe, and Ernie's. I left on Monday in the Rain and got back to St. Louis around 6:00pm.

I guess that is only a detail of what I did. Obviously I can / will not pour out the feelings that accompanied this trip, but let's just say that they run the gambit.

FOOTLOOSE

2008-03-21T19:54:00.006-04:00

Cut Footloose. We thoroughly enjoyed the ECC production of Footloose last week. We had Holly doing what she loves to do, acting and singing. We also had Ryan doing what he loves, working on the Tech crew.

Obviously you can only appreciate the quality of Tech work if you pay attention closely. Ryan was on the spot on the rafters high above the stage. Watching the performance 4 times gave us the opportunity to follow how well he performed, and made sure he kept up with the actors movements.

Holly of course loved the role as Rusty which was quite a stretch for her. Rusty is a PEPPY, Happy, fast talking girl. She scored center stage at the opening, and in several scenes with her acting and singing. If you missed "Let's hear it for the boy" you missed a lot.

Much as I love my kids and their performances, the player who truly was one of the crowd favorites was the redneck side-kick Willard Hewitt played so masterfully by Mike Askins.

When and if Holly gets a copy of the DVD we will have a Footloose Party at the house.

Sorry There is no DVD for this Show>>>>>>>>>>>

KC Bound

2008-02-21T09:35:00.013-05:00

On Friday 02/15/2008 I took Holly to an audition for the

http://www.sft.edu/conservatory

The audition was in Kansas City, but the school is in NYC. We left once Holly got off work at 5:00pm. We drove to the Comfort Inn just North of downtown KC. It was a nice clean Comfort Inn(my hotel of choice whenever possible). There were 4 pillows per bed, which may not seem like much, but made a major difference for me over the usual two crappy pillows you get at most hotels. We stayed there to save $25 - $75 over the downtown hotel rates, and we were less than 15 minutes from our destination.

Auditions started at 8 so as usual when you are traveling with me, we arrived at 7 to the

http://www.hotelphillips.com/index2.asp?sourceid=

Hotel Phillips. What a gorgeous hotel. It is located in Downtown KC.

So we waited for the school officials (Anthony and Joan) to arrive, and they did at 8:00am. Anthony took down names, talked about the process, and the kids filled out forms. Holly let another girl go first because she had to be back in Topeka by 10:00am. Holly went second for her interview with

Joan who is the school's director. The interview / audition was quick as Holly is only trying for the intense summer program. She won't know the "results" for a few weeks, but every audition is an opportunity that must be seized. Check out the website, and note the location of the school.

SUPER - STAR

2008-02-03T08:20:00.001-05:00

Oh my GOD!!!!!!!!!! I took the kids to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Fox last night. We actually got to see a SUPERSTAR. Ted Nelley who is 64 years old was OUTSTANDING. He hit notes that Holly can't hit

As you may or may not know Superstar was / is the first collaboration of two Broadway giants from 1971. Tim Rice and (Sir) Andrew Llyod Weber are credited with the lyrics and music.

Costumes were good, Lighting was fantastic, and like all great shows really enhanced the scenes. We had a great time.........

2008-02-02T09:07:00.000-05:00

Super Bowl Sunday is here. Two weeks ago I was so routing for the Packers, and the Patriots (my two favorite teams) but came up 1 out of 2. Of course it could have been worse, I could have come up 0 for 2. oh by the way, I am not a Johnny come lately Patriot fan. I actually prefer the logo above to the "Flying Elvis"

I liked the patriots way back when Steve Grogan ran the offense. I actually started liking them because I couldn't stand watching the Giant and Jets anymore. CBS and NBC out of New York always showd the damn jets and giants, and they sucked. The Patriots games were on the Hartford station, and it was a good alternative. They weren't that great, but I liked their players. (I remember Russ Francis their all-Pro TE,, Darryl Stingley was a WR, later there was Tippet at LB.

So that being said, I will also have to think hard the day Brett Farve retires if the Packers will remain on my Favorites list. I am a fan of the game, and have changed by allegiance several times to follow certain players. As a kid I was a die hard Vikings fan.I cried like a baby when the Chiefs beat them (like so many other did) in the Super Bowl. How could you NOT love Bud Grant's style. I even had a Viking helmet which I wore playing with my friends T.R., Kevin, Brian, Bo, etc...in the back yard. Then they let Alan Page leave and play somewhere else. I wanted to run like the great (and mostly unknown) #44 Chuck Foreman, rush the passer like Page, Eller, Marshall, and Seimon, intercept passes like Paul Krause. After the Vikes allowed their team to walk away, I started following a team that had a gifted runner (Sweetness) and not much else. Some guy named "Bobby" Douglas was at QB and the team was going NOWHERE. Then came the "D", and the player who really caught my football interest #9 Jim McMahon. Add in the fiery Ditka, the genius of Buddy Ryan, and a wide eyed linebacker named Singletary and I was hooked.....Then of course the Bears dismantles that great team letting go of Wilbur Marshall, Richard Dent, McMahon. and the rest.....................So I hooked up with the Packers and that upstart QB Brett Farve. Like McMahon he played QB like an out of control blitzing LB. I loved it...

Baseball will always be my Favorite game, but I love Football. My love of Football is one of those things I got from my beloved father Pete. He of course also liked the college game (not me)

So bring on the Chips, the Smokies, and the beer. Enjoy the super bowl. 19-0

The Bucket

2008-01-19T07:22:00.001-05:00

On Friday Joanne, Ryan and I went to see the "Bucket List".

It was a Great Movie. Nicholson and Freeman were a great team. I usually like Morgan Freeman, but jack I can take or leave. However, you will find yourself laughing until you cry. Well, I guess you will only if you get it.

After the Movie, I wondered what I would / should have on my "Bucket List". I also wondered who else has one that I know. Anyway, it was a very good movie, one I would recommend to see. I also went and saw Sweeney Todd for the third time, and enjoyed just as much as the first two.

2008-01-01T13:20:00.000-05:00

Funny, As the years go by I have never seen the "Big Deal" about marking the movement of Father Time. The New Year's "Holiday" to me has always been a bit of over-hype. What is truly the big deal? It marks the passing of time, just like the clock, and the calendar do daily. So we change to the next number 2008, 2009 etc....

Your problems don't disappear, your bills don't magically stop coming, and it is probably the holiday with the highest fatality rate due to drunken fools who drive around after their partying.
I guess what I am saying is maybe we should mark the passing of every minute, every hour, and every day with the same zest for life that we do on December the 31st. That way our lives could be fuller, and more meaningful/

Just the thoughts from a Man who has never quite understood the day.

Feeling Wicked

2007-12-28T01:54:00.000-05:00

This ticket was to one of the best shows I have seen (and heard).
It tells the story about what happened in OZ before that little Brat Dorothy showed up.

It starts out great and just keeps getting better

If you get the chance, GO.

Remember things are not always like you heard.

2007-12-25T07:48:00.001-05:00

Well after opening our Christmas presents we had the "Animals" settle in to enjoy a little peace on earth. Please note that the Demon Eyed Cat is visible under the tree in the background behind the Dog.

Hello Winter

2007-12-17T09:05:00.000-05:00

Although we didn't get near the thrashing they did in New England we did get a fairly strong taste of winter this weekend. Joanne and the Kids stayed warm at home, and I like the fool I am made the 100+ mile trip round trip to work Saturday and Sunday.

Winter is sure a beautiful time of year, if it just wasn't so much a pain to drive in.

How Insightful

2007-12-05T12:08:00.000-05:00

This was an e-mail from an old friend in Connecticut. If you knew her, and what she is going through right now it would become even more profound.

Please read.

The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know.

Old Age, I decided, is a gift.

I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. (not completely true) Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long.

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.

I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon?

I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.

They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I feel like it)

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!

MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER!
FRIENDS FOREVER!

What A Weekend

2007-11-19T09:23:00.000-05:00

This weekend was "Play Weekend" for us. As usual the high School schedules it Fall performances on the same weekend as the College. Although Ryan still doesn't want to act again ( See knights of the Rad Table) we still support his "tech" contributions to the Owensville Drama Department. Holly was Annie in King O The Moon at ECCC.

So on Thursday Holly went to the high School to see the school performance of Steel Magnolias. She of course met resistance from the "Football" Principal Mr Keller, but finally was able to see the play. I then rushed he to ECCC for a master class in voice.

That night Joanne Ryan, Meighan (Ryan's friend from school) and I attended the opening performance of King O the Moon. Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job by the cast and stage crew. On top of that a great play with many underlying story lines. I will say though that growing up Catholic helped me understand more of the humor than somebody who has not had an affiliation with the Catholic Church. Before the play Joanne and I had dinner at Juni Moon's a small family restaurant in Union. Food was good, prices fair, and the service was friendly. I loved the Bavarian Pretzel appetizer.

On Friday evening Ryan had a performance of Steel Magnolias, Joanne and I attended.. A very good job was done by the entire cast. Super kudos go to Ashley Brunk who was outstanding as Clairee. This does not of course take away from the other cast mates, because their work was very good as well.

Saturday night I caught King again, and was once again pleased. Some very "gripping" scenes with deep messages could be found between the laughter. Ryan had another performance of Magnolias, and Joanne stayed at home.

Sunday afternoon Ryan had the Final performance of Steel Magnolias. Joanne and i once again attended King O the Moon. This time with Barb, Darrin, and Kim. We all enjoyed the show.

2007-11-04T06:43:00.000-05:00

Anger and Dismay.

I took my little hearse in for its 6,000 mile oil change (6300 to be exact) and as the mechanic was finishing, I noticed he seemed to be looking for something. Sadly, he was. The service adviser came over and told me that I had an Oil Leak, and the mechanic was trying to find the source. Well, he searched for a while, and then got some Oil dye to put in the car so he could find the leak. When a second mechanic joined him I was worried, but when the second (more seasoned) mechanic said "WOW" I was very concerned.

That is when the service manager came over and explained that I have a "Porous leak" in my aluminum block. The only cure is a new engine. I was / am so angry about this, but the only fix is a new engine.

I spent a few hours searching the internet looking for any sign that this had happened somewhere before, but found nothing like this in any HHR search I checked. I returned the next day to talk it over with the manager and calm my fears that a new block was all I would be getting. It is a new engine top to bottom. He also stated that there was NO evidence that this had happened anywhere else in Chevy Land. Of course that was my luck......... Car should be ready next Friday (11/09/07). Until then I am driving the dealership's Chevy Uplander Mini Van. Since I am on Vacation I will spend more time behind the wheel of Ole' Blue anyway, but man am I disappointed.

Good Evening

2007-10-25T19:20:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween. Do you realize that the most recognizable character in all of the Horror Movie genre is none other than Hungarian Bela Lugosi.

2007-09-07T19:07:00.001-04:00

On September 6th, 1980 I married this beautiful lady. Some 27 years later I am glad I did it, and would do it all over again. We celebrated by doing some of the same old stuff. We drove Holly somewhere, Ryan hung around the house, and Joanne and I went to the Hawthorne for some dinner. Nothing wild or fancy, but that has never been our way.

2007-09-05T06:52:00.000-04:00

After a few months of looking I finally decided on a Chevrolet HHR. I love the style, and can't complain about the 29.5 MPG back and forth to work. Besides, I already own another Chevy that is 35 years old. How could I go wrong.

Top Of The Arch with Some Top Notch Friends

2007-06-30T07:40:00.000-04:00

Here's a picture of the Family with Rick and Josh. We headed to the arch for the tour so Rick and Josh could experience one of St. Louis' most popular destinations.

Stories, Legends, and Myths

2007-06-21T19:51:00.000-04:00

We were at Kim's a few years ago for a great Deck cook out, and we were discussing some old family events. As that discussion was happening I came up with the following thoughts :

I will give you a few examples.

This is a Family "Story"

Two Christmas's ago Barb who like the rest of us makes fun of others who fall fast asleep after holiday dinners gave us a Story to tell for years to come when she fell asleep

This is now a Family "Legend"

Now, here is one that has become "Mythical"

Concert Week

2007-06-17T13:08:00.000-04:00

What a great week for music. On Thursday night I was able to attend the Javier Mendozza It's great to be Live (or something like that) concert / live album recording in Union Missouri.

Then, On Saturday Night my friend Sam and I attended the Rowdy Friends Tour in St Charles. The show was headlined by Hank Williams, but the opening act Lynryd Skynryd was absolutely fantastic......

Mr Noah

2007-05-29T12:12:00.001-04:00

Here is Mr. Noah. Deep in thought and handling himself very well in a game of Mexican Chain domios.

Bull.... Ali

2007-05-29T12:06:00.000-04:00

Here is Ali with our Dog Bull. He really loves her......oh so do we.

2007-05-21T20:02:00.001-04:00

Here's my daughter just after she received her diploma. We could not have been any more proud.

2007-05-18T10:11:00.001-04:00

My daughter Holly. Today 05/18/2007 is her graduation.

2007-05-17T21:21:00.001-04:00

Honey Moon. Wow just tried it tonight, and is it ever good. I highly recommend this brew.

2007-05-13T08:46:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to my wife.

2007-05-09T08:45:00.000-04:00

Thursday May 24, 9:00pm we will be watching

2007-05-03T01:08:00.000-04:00

I guess with two beer shots I also needed my favorite Pizza place too

2007-04-27T01:25:00.000-04:00

There is another beer that we use to get back when we were young and lived in CT. It was excellent on tap. I am not sure if I would feel the same today, as back in that day we were underage, and buying beer for Keg parties.

So maybe it was just the keg party that was good. I am not sure, but I would just love to find a way to get some Genny Cream Ale in glass bottles, and try it to see if my memory is clouded, or if the beer is truly tasty.

2007-04-27T01:19:00.000-04:00

So as I sit here tonight / this morning (it is 12:22am) I wasn't sure what to blog about tonight. So as I looked up, and saw a Blue Moon setting on my computer desk I decided to tell you that if you haven't tried it you should.

Oh by the way, don't forget the Orange slice. It does make a difference

Good Buya Sanjaya

2007-04-19T13:41:00.000-04:00

With all the postings I have regarding the Va. Tech tragedy I felt compelled to add a posting that means little in comparison. However it is truly a great and wonderful thing that Sanjaya has been removed from Idol.

"We are Virginia Tech."

2007-04-18T10:09:00.000-04:00

"We are Virginia Tech."

"We are sad today, and we will be sad for quite a while. We are not moving on, we are embracing our mourning.

We are Virginia Tech.

We are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly, we are brave enough to bend to cry, and we are sad enough to know that we must laugh again.

We are Virginia Tech.

We do not understand this tragedy. We know we did nothing to deserve it, but neither does a child in Africa dying of AIDS, neither do the invisible children walking the night away to avoid being captured by the rogue army, neither does the baby elephant watching his community being devestated for ivory, neither does the Mexican child looking for fresh water, neither does the Appalachian infant killed in the middle of the night in his crib in the home his father built with his own hands being run over by a boulder because the land was destabilized. No one deserves a tragedy.

We are Virginia Tech.

The Hokie Nation embraces our own and reaches out with open heart and hands to those who offer their hearts and minds. We are strong, and brave, and innocent, and unafraid. We are better than we think and not quite what we want to be. We are alive to the imaginations and the possibilities. We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears and through all our sadness.

We are the Hokies.

We will prevail.

We are Virginia Tech."

Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist

Perspective Thoughts.

2007-04-18T09:15:00.000-04:00

I have been searching the names and stories of those so needlessly murdered at Va. Tech. It is a moving and saddening search. I have a sister who use to work at Va Tech, and even though we haven't spoken for 10+ years I worried for her.

If you have anybody in your family in college, or heading to college this incident is even more frightening. Where is our world going to ?

Live well, as today is the most important day of your life.

2007-04-12T10:45:00.000-04:00

How could America vote off Haley when we still have that no talent weasel named Sanjaya?????????????????

Happy Easter

2007-04-08T08:17:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter. For many folks easter is a time to think about GOD, and Jesus' rising from the dead to bring salvation to our souls. It is a time to remember that Jesus became man, and died so our sins could be forgiven.

For others Easter is a time think about the Easter Bunny, and how much candy he will bring to them in their Easter Basket. Don't forget that American eats MILLIONS of Peeps every Easter. Get yours before somebody else eats them first.

2007-04-04T17:40:00.000-04:00

A Blog, what the hell do I need a blog for. I have a boring life. I work, I sleep, I eat, I watch T.V. I surf the computer, play fantasy baseball, and that's about it. Oh well, maybe I can use my blog to update my family on what is actually going on with the kids, etc....

2007-04-04T17:25:00.000-04:00