WOW...

I was once a Lehigh University Lacrosse Goalie...I now work with the United States Army...I noticed the following on a Lacrosse Website, which was a letter from a Lehigh parent to a General Officer at the United States Military Academy!!!

"I want to share with you a story about the character of the cadets we have at West Point. It comes from the father of a Lehigh lacrosse player about how the Army team treated the Lehigh goalie, Dan Carr, after the end of the game last week and after learning that Carr's father had suddenly passed away." "At the conclusion of a well fought Lehigh-Army game, the teams lined up for the traditional hand shake. As they assembled, I noticed Dan and Army's goalie Tom Palesky deep in conversation. They continued to talk even after both teams were queued and ready to proceed. Then, as Dan and Tom shook hands, Tom embraced Dan and gave him a hearty hug and pat on the back. I considered as they hugged, that goalies are a breed apart and certainly empathetic to one another. However, the next player to shake Dan's hand also paused and spoke for a moment and then gave Dan a hug and pat. As the procession continued, every player on the Army team stopped to give Dan a word of condolence and a hug. About half way through the team handshake, I began to realize something I've have always felt but could never quite articulate and that is I now understand Lacrosse is far more than a game, it is a tribe. A culture that instills a discipline and spirit that forges the players into a unique fraternity.

In the world of Division I men's sports, it is almost anachronistic that a young man can be both a warrior and a gentleman, but Tuesday night illustrated that West Point continues it's long tradition of creating both officers and gentlemen of character. By the end of the team handshake, as I watched through teary eyes, I knew as a Lacrosse father and an American, that I have never prouder to be both."

I am extremely proud to be affiliated with both!

Way To Go Joe!!!

I love Joe Biden. This guy has made a mockery of the Vice Presidency.

We are at War in Afghanistan. We are engaging in War in Libya. One of our biggest allies in Japan is literally having a melt down after a major natural disaster, and this is just a short list of things going on in the World right now...

What is Joe up to???

You know...hanging out with the Yankees of course in sunny warm Tampa, FL.

I was under the impression that Joe was the VP, given all of his Foreign Relations background. Seems like it would be a good time to use some of that expertise. Instead, he is going around touting a plan for a $50B Super Railroad.

And people were afraid of Sarah Palin as the VP...Great choice America. You should be proud of yourself.

What a moron!

Go Caps

I love me some Caps...add in some Charlie Sheen, and you got yourself a:



formula!

Hybrids

I was headed outbound on a major highway last evening, and in the 2nd lane from the left, as the far left lane was the HOV lane.

I like to look to see how many "cheaters" there are in the HOV lane.

I was surprised to see none last night, as there are often many cheaters.

One thing I did notice is that Hybrids, which are allowed in the HOV lane with only 1 person, are dominated by Toyota. I guess I never really payed attention to it, but nearly every hybrid I saw was a Toyota, with the occasional Honda.

30 for 30

This series is unmatched.

I am only a little bit through the Fab 5 episode, and I am hooked. While I understand that each is written and directed by someone different, they all share the common thread of being great stories, and stories behind the stories.

Each has the ability to show the impact of their story on current culture, world news, or even a turning point in sports.

I have especially liked the episodes on SMU Football, The Columbian Soccer Team, and Mike Tyson and Tupac.

I can only imagine what is to come!

CBS Sportsline

I have CBS Sportsline bookmarked, but I am fairly confident that I only use this site during March Madness.

I am sure it does a good job of reporting, and writing columns, and providing a "be-all, end-all" repository of data, but doesn't everyone just use ESPN?

Am I the only one who feels that way?

Expect It!

This is the tag line for the upcoming 2011 Washington Nationals season.

I, like most people in Washington would love them to be a great team this year. I am not really a big baseball fan, but at least my expectations are tempered that we are probably another sub-500 team this year.

Which brings me back to "Expect It"

What am I to expect?

• Stephen Strassburg coming back...Nope!
• A Starting Rotation that will have at least a 15 game winner...Nope!
• A strong bullpen....Nope!
• Consistent Defense...Nope!
• Other Injuries...Probably!

I hope we are good...but at least the blind faith I have in the Redskins every year is not present with the Nats...

Maybe TR will win a Presidents race this year...Probably not though!

The Instant Message From My Wife...

exact text as follows:

• Another sign we are doing a great job as parents...
• I'm making the bed and our son is playing with the iPad, yelling "$hit, $hit" at it when it doesn't do what he wants

I can hardly imagine where he gets it from!

Tim Pawlenty

I read a conservative magazine called National Review. In the most recent issue, they highlighted the candidancy of former Minnesota Gov Tim Pawlenty. While I dont know a whole lot about this guy...the following excerpt I think says a lot about, "the field"

"Pawlenty is more electable that Palin, who is on the wrong end of a two-to-one split in public opinion; or Huckabee, who has never demonstrated any ability to win votes from non-evangelical voters; or Gingrich, who has enough baggage to open a Louis Vuitton store: or Haley Barbour, who, as a former lobbyist for tobacco companies and the governor of Mississippi, combines several Republican sterotypes to damaging effect. Electability would probably hand Pawlenty the nomination in a one-to-one race against any of these contenders. He would probably beat Romney in a head-to-head race, too. [He then goes on to give 5 reasons why he will beat Romeny]"

Barring something major happening, I think Obama might be back for 4 more years. Scary thought!

My Monday

• I dealt with my 1st "tornado warning" and had to be "evacuated" to the 1st floor of my 3 story office building in Huntsville. In a tornado, if it cleans out a building...why do I want to be on the ground floor, as it all comes toppling down on me. I either want to be in an underground shelter, or on the top floor.
• I had the pleasure of watching the Today Show interview with Charlie Sheen. What a delight! He is so messed up, it is past unfortunate, and has moved to laughable. I am so excited to find a break and watch the follow-up from today's interview
• I saw "Just Go With It" last night. This is the movie with Adam Sandler, Jennifer Anniston, and Brooklyn Decker. While the movie (like often is the case with Sandler movies) was about 10-15 minutes to long, but hilarious nonetheless. I came away from the movie thinking that Brooklyn Decker is deserving of an Oscar. OK...that might be a stretch, but she is unbelievable looking!
• After getting back from the movie...I watched Real Sports interview with Mike Tyson...what does he do with all of his free time, living on the outskirts of Vegas...he plays with Pigeons!
• WHAT A DAY!!!