Exhaustion...

Dictionary.com defines it as:

extreme weakness or fatigue.

I define it as:

Have a Baby!

My Grandfather

Almost exactly 12 hours after the birth of my son...my grandfather passed away in his sleep.

He was nearly 96 years old, and lived one of the best lives you could ask for.

With all of our love..Rest in Peace Paude...

Welcome Ford!!!

On October 28th 2008, at 4:28PM, my son was born. His name is Fordham, and he kicks a$$. Pictures coming at a later date

The Market

I cannot seem to grasp what is going on in the market. In fact, I am not really sure how anyone can!

There are so many "X" factors, especially when you factor in the international markets.

I wake up every morning and am unsure as to what the Dow is going to do...

Your Thoughts?

'Skins vs. Lions

As I said last week, any win in the NFL is a good win, but we sure did not look great today, despite the stats looking like we did!

Here is this week's breakdown:

The Good:

• Santana Moss...going off!
• London Fletcher just another huge game!
• CP running hard as always!
• Carlos Rogers SHUTTING DOWN Calvin Johnson

The Bad:

• Jon Jansen's penalties (even though he arguably saved the game for us by pouncing on that fumble)
• LaRon Landry's push in the back! Bad timing, and not even close!
• Stephon Heyer...you have work to do my friend!

The Ugly:

• Easily the worst announcing crew around! Brian Billick is a freaking moron. He called Santana, Santonio at least 3 times by my count...also, who has a name of THOM???
• Leigh Torrence. I am slow and white, and I think I am better than you.
• The officiating crew did not seem to really be together today.

I am nervous about next week, but bring on the Terrible Towels. Hopefully we get healthy this week

Waiting Around...

for a baby to arrive is frustrating!!!

Are You Kidding Me???

This picture was taken by me on my cell phone TODAY...

Who still uses these?

If At First You Don't Succeed...

try, try again!

This dumb !#$%^&* tried unsuccessfully to steal from some rich lacrosse families. SHE FAILED!

At least she is persistent

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=3659808

The SF 49ers

I was happy to see that Mike Singletary got named HC in San Fran. He was a heck of a player in Chicago, and I remember watching him while I was growing up and thinking that he was always where the ball was!

However, when they mentioned the other coordinators, and other candidates for the job, they mentioned Greg Manusky!

WHAT????

Unfortunately, I could not find a fitting picture of Greg, but I distinctly remember Greg as part of the Redskins when he sported a serious mullet and Fu Man Chu. He was never much a player, but that was a damn good look!

Uncle Julio's???

Had dinner at Uncle Julio's last night, which is better known as Rio Grande (I think ownership is changing, or Rio is becoming a part of a bigger chain of restaurants)

I love Mexican food...in fact, the more often, the better

BUT....

Why do I always make the mistake of eating so much chips and salsa, that I dont even enjoy my dinner,

AND

Rio/UJs is really not very good anymore, and it does bad things to me, however, something leads me to believe that I WILL BE BACK!

Come back in six months when I copy and paste this post again!

Show Your Alumni Pride

This is ridiculous!

Alumnus caught having sex outside police station

Face Book?

Am I the only one not on it???

Great Quote

I always enjoy reading Peter King's rehashing of the NFL week that was.

He always likes to add certain "tid-bits" that have nothing to do with football, but always make me chuckle...

From this week:

"Cialis: I have never met anyone who said to his wife or girlfriend: "Hey, let's take two claw-footed bathtubs out to the beach, put them side-by-side, sit in them, watch the sun set and hold hands awkwardly and uncomfortably."

Great stuff...

and remember...if you have a 4 hour "issue" you need to go see a Dr.

Tiger Woods

I am not the biggest fan of Tiger Woods. Never have been...

I have never cared for his personality, on or off the course. He is dry, focused, and provides little insight in regards to whatever he is discussing.

However, when you read an article like this one, it certainly makes him more amiable

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3654494

'Skins vs. Browns

In the NFL, I will take a win, however we can get it...that being said:

The Good:

• Another fantastic performance by CP...175 Yards and 1 TD. Give the guy a break on the fumble, it happens, and you hope it doesnt cost you...
• JC - ZERO INTs this year
• SM - A whirling dervish, and his blocking is getting better each week
• The DEFENSE was a beast again. LF deserves to be in HAWAII at the end of the year. So does Carlos Rogers for that matter

The Bad:

• The punting situation has not gotten any better, but at least it did not bite us in the arse.
• Jim Zorn's play calling was very very conservative
• Browns Fans. They are ugly and, well thats about it!

The Ugly:

• Leigh Torrence just adds no value to this team on defense and/or special teams
• Fred Davis...I am excited to see what you can do, but "slow motion" would be a generous description on your end-around. Just awful!

A WIN IS A WIN!!! BRING ON DETROIT!

Professional Introductions

This morning I attended a meeting where bagels and fruit were being served. I grabbed a half a bagel, spread some cream on it and sat down and started chowing down. This was before the meeting began.

I looked around the table and knew most of the people there. I looked one guy in the eye, who I did not recognize, but chose to say nothing, as I usually just look at his/her badge, or figure it out as part of the conversation.

Well this morning, after making eye contact, and choosing not to say anything, about 45 seconds later, he sticks his hand out to say hello, while I have cream cheese and bagel coming out of all parts of my mouth...

Thanks a lot for waiting until I can actually introduce myself properly...its not like I have the easiest last name to begin with, and it doesnt help when I am knee deep in breakfast...

Friday Lunches

I have been making a concerted effort to not eat as much...but for some reason, I always forget on Friday's. Today is a perfect example. I joing 3 coworkers at Moby Dick's House of Kabob.

Lets just put it this way...I am struggling to write this and stay awake for my Friday PM meetings.

Have a good weekend and GO SKINS!

I Am A Big Fan Of...

Chris Cooley...he is ugly as sin, has a hot wife, and is an unreal football player. I mean come on...he deposited his $9 Million dollar signing bonus at the drive-up teller window at his local bank!

He write a fantastic blog, with his brother, that always gets me geared up for the Skins game.

Keep it up CC47!

I Was Happy To See...

Sen. McCain go on the offensive last night...some might call it desperation, but I was happy to see some fire from him.

It Makes Me Angry...

how many Obama commericals are on TV. I am guilty of watching a lot of TV (probably to much), but it seems that there is at a minimum, a 5:1 ratio of Obama to McCain ads.

I am somewhat resigned to the fact that he is going to win. While I have been unable to fully put my thoughts around that just yet, I guess the only thing I can do is hope for a resounding win tonight by McCain in the last debate!!!

More on this later I guess!

The Little Guy

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the little guy...the room is complete, the diapers and wipes are loaded and ready to go, the clothes are put away, now all he has to do is show up!

Only time will tell!

My First Post

I have had thoughts about doing this for a long time now, and with so much going on in the world, my life, and other numerous interesting things...I guess there is no time like the present!