I got in my car this morning, and the lead in, to The Junkies was "Patience" by G'NR.
What a great tune...timeless by all accounts.
It was a great way to start the day!
29 July 2011
26 July 2011
Trees
I am not a tree hugger by any means...but after pulling into my office complex after being on the road for 10 days, I was surprised to see that the property manager decided to cut down probably 10 mature trees that boarder the side-walk.
It looks horrible.
Unless the tree had disease, it makes no sense.
It looks horrible.
Unless the tree had disease, it makes no sense.
22 July 2011
This Heat...
is oppressive. It literally shuts me down.
I can deal with 90. I can even deal with 95.
100+ is just ugly...
Plus it gives me B.O.
I can deal with 90. I can even deal with 95.
100+ is just ugly...
Plus it gives me B.O.
21 July 2011
What Do You Do When...
you are at a party, and someone who you should not correct (i.e. someone of an older generation), comes up, gives you a big hug and says "JAY...HOW ARE YOU???"
Jay is not my name...it is not even close!
I just kinda blankly stared momentarily and then followed through on the conversation as if nothing was wrong!
These are the tough decisions in life. Hmmmmm
Jay is not my name...it is not even close!
I just kinda blankly stared momentarily and then followed through on the conversation as if nothing was wrong!
These are the tough decisions in life. Hmmmmm
19 July 2011
The Great 8 (Ovie)
Why I love Alex Ovechkin...his use of English is really classic stuff...
On how he found out right before a flight that the Capitals had signed Vokoun:
“So right before the plane, I go to restaurant with my friends. So we’re sitting and eating and my friend go to Internet and he said, ‘What the hell is going on right now? Capitals signed Tomas Vokoun.’ I said, ‘No way. Joke.’ So we start talking and have a good discussion, ‘No, it’s unbelievable, we just signed Tomas Vokoun,’ and I said, give me the phone.
“So I texted a guy who live here in D.C. and he said yeah, it’s true. So all the guys who sit in there was so happy, like a bomb in the restaurant. ... It’s nice he’s right now in our team and not a different team because it’s hard to play against him.”
You cant make this stuff up.
On how he found out right before a flight that the Capitals had signed Vokoun:
“So right before the plane, I go to restaurant with my friends. So we’re sitting and eating and my friend go to Internet and he said, ‘What the hell is going on right now? Capitals signed Tomas Vokoun.’ I said, ‘No way. Joke.’ So we start talking and have a good discussion, ‘No, it’s unbelievable, we just signed Tomas Vokoun,’ and I said, give me the phone.
“So I texted a guy who live here in D.C. and he said yeah, it’s true. So all the guys who sit in there was so happy, like a bomb in the restaurant. ... It’s nice he’s right now in our team and not a different team because it’s hard to play against him.”
You cant make this stuff up.
13 July 2011
Watering
I have a bad habit of watering plants on mornings or nights just before major rainfalls...that really pisses me off.
11 July 2011
Armchair Parenting...
So I officiated a bunch of summer league lacrosse games this past weekend, and for the most part it was very easy, despite the heat...All of the games were U15, U13, and U11, which makes it even easier...
To that end, it is HARD to believe some of the things that come out of parents mouth, especially when in front of other parents, as they stand on the sidelines. It never ceases to amaze me, how silly someone is willing to make themselves sound, in an open environment, especially in front of children.
I was thinking about things that I might say to someone in response:
"Do I come to your office and tell you how bad a job you are doing?"
"I might be a bad official, but your child is a horrible lacrosse player"
"F&*^ YOU!"
I am welcome to other "bits of feedback"
To that end, it is HARD to believe some of the things that come out of parents mouth, especially when in front of other parents, as they stand on the sidelines. It never ceases to amaze me, how silly someone is willing to make themselves sound, in an open environment, especially in front of children.
I was thinking about things that I might say to someone in response:
"Do I come to your office and tell you how bad a job you are doing?"
"I might be a bad official, but your child is a horrible lacrosse player"
"F&*^ YOU!"
I am welcome to other "bits of feedback"
Lack of Blogging...
Sorry KBS...I dont have a lot to say recently...but here is a post that says nothing.
24 June 2011
The Dilemna
I watched this movie last night with Vince Vaughn and Kevin James.
The only "Dilemna" I saw was whether to turn it off half way through...
Just Awful!
The only "Dilemna" I saw was whether to turn it off half way through...
Just Awful!
23 June 2011
Season Tickets for the Redskins
My brother and I have been season ticket holders for the Redskins for the past few years. We recently made our annual payment in full for the tickets (late Feb).
Mr. Snyder, in all his wisdom, then decided to destroy our seats and replace them with a "party deck" and told those ticket holders that they would be moved. This pompous A-Hole just assumed it was OK to take our $$$, and then move people, without telling them.
The story gets better...
It was announced just yesterday that Mr. Snyder has decided to sell the seats in pairs for $250, so that fans could have them on their patios or decks.
To recap, we paid for our seats, he took them out of the stadium, and is now trying to resell them.
I realize I have posted this picture before, but it would seem appropriate to do so again...
Mr. Snyder, in all his wisdom, then decided to destroy our seats and replace them with a "party deck" and told those ticket holders that they would be moved. This pompous A-Hole just assumed it was OK to take our $$$, and then move people, without telling them.
The story gets better...
It was announced just yesterday that Mr. Snyder has decided to sell the seats in pairs for $250, so that fans could have them on their patios or decks.
To recap, we paid for our seats, he took them out of the stadium, and is now trying to resell them.
I realize I have posted this picture before, but it would seem appropriate to do so again...
22 June 2011
Last Night
On my way home late last night, I listened to the bottom of the 9th inning of the Nationals Game. They were down 5-1 with a man on 2nd, and no outs...after grounding into a double play, they rallied, and capped off the win with a 3-run bomb.
I dont know why I was listening, but I was glad I did.
It actually reminded me of being a kid, and listening to games before I would go to sleep...
I am not a big fan of baseball...but then again, anything is better than the NBA.
I sure hope the NFL lockout gets resolved.
I dont know why I was listening, but I was glad I did.
It actually reminded me of being a kid, and listening to games before I would go to sleep...
I am not a big fan of baseball...but then again, anything is better than the NBA.
I sure hope the NFL lockout gets resolved.
13 June 2011
Go Mavs.
I watched my 1st NBA game in full last night, in probably a few years...
It was horrible, but the only reason I watched was in hope that the Miami Heat would lose, and specifically LeBron would lose. Also, I like Mark Cuban. He seems a much smarter and nicer version than Dan Snyder. Young, brash, rich, but approachable. He is "one of the guys."
I went to bed late, but I was happy to see them run off the court with their heads down.
As I have said before, 'Bron-'Bron cries over everything. You have rediculous scuffles after time outs because of $hit talking. The NBA sucks...
I HOPE THEY LOCKOUT!
It was horrible, but the only reason I watched was in hope that the Miami Heat would lose, and specifically LeBron would lose. Also, I like Mark Cuban. He seems a much smarter and nicer version than Dan Snyder. Young, brash, rich, but approachable. He is "one of the guys."
I went to bed late, but I was happy to see them run off the court with their heads down.
As I have said before, 'Bron-'Bron cries over everything. You have rediculous scuffles after time outs because of $hit talking. The NBA sucks...
I HOPE THEY LOCKOUT!
09 June 2011
It Has Been A While...
I am giving myself a break...I just has my 2nd child...all is well!
Welcome to the world Hunter!
Welcome to the world Hunter!
06 May 2011
I am Kinda Surprised...
I don't have a whole lot to say, despite the fact that there is a lot to comment on, such as:
- Osama Bin Laden was captured and killed. President Obama, I believe, deserves a large amount of credit for "getting it done." It is days like these that make you proud to be an American.
- The Caps lost in shocking fashion...leaving the team and its fans with a lot of questions, and not a lot of answers. I was thinking about this as I was watching Game 4 the other night, and realized the emotion that got to me the most was ANGER. I couldn't believe how swift it was. While I was excited to watch the team play into June, now I have to wait until the Redskins season starts, and with the lockout, even that is up in the air
- So, in reviewing the Draft, I am somewhat pleased. They did what I wanted and continually slide back in the draft, for more picks. I think we remain uber deficient on the Offensive Live.
- Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there...
20 April 2011
Might Be A Bit Much...not sure!
This morning I saw a guy driving a Dodge Grand Caravan...he was wearing an Ed Hardy T-Shirt, an Ed Hardy Hat, and to top it all off, in his minivan, he had an Ed Hardy steering wheel cover.
A bit much? Maybe...but who am I to judge!
A bit much? Maybe...but who am I to judge!
14 April 2011
PLAYOFFS!!!
Go Caps!!!
What a great victory last night.
I get so amped up for NHL playoffs...there is nothing better, and a simple play can sway the whole series. That is what makes it so great.
GO C-A-P-S!
What a great victory last night.
I get so amped up for NHL playoffs...there is nothing better, and a simple play can sway the whole series. That is what makes it so great.
GO C-A-P-S!
13 April 2011
My Tax Pay $$$
I heard that President Obama was speaking today at George Washington University.
Just 2 weeks ago, he was at Georgetown, where I was officiating a lacrosse game the night before his arrival and the school was already going on lock-down.
I understand the need for the President of the United States to be out and about, and interact with his "constituency." However, I often think this is not thought through given the implication on the people, as well as the tax dollars.
Why does he have to give a speech from GW, when he is blocks from him home base, and can simply roll down the hallway in a secured facility.
Can you imagine what it costs for the security at a place like GW, plus the impacts on traffic with the motorcade, all for a 30 minute speech and photo-op?
I think this was a poor decision, given we just resolved the budget crisis, and he is off giving speeches down the block!!!
Just 2 weeks ago, he was at Georgetown, where I was officiating a lacrosse game the night before his arrival and the school was already going on lock-down.
I understand the need for the President of the United States to be out and about, and interact with his "constituency." However, I often think this is not thought through given the implication on the people, as well as the tax dollars.
Why does he have to give a speech from GW, when he is blocks from him home base, and can simply roll down the hallway in a secured facility.
Can you imagine what it costs for the security at a place like GW, plus the impacts on traffic with the motorcade, all for a 30 minute speech and photo-op?
I think this was a poor decision, given we just resolved the budget crisis, and he is off giving speeches down the block!!!
12 April 2011
One of My Favorite Things...
not to sound like Oprah...
is to have my child smack me in the face, right on the bridge of my nose, with one of his trucks at 7 in the morning.
Who needs a cup of coffee, when a good ole slap really wakes you up?
is to have my child smack me in the face, right on the bridge of my nose, with one of his trucks at 7 in the morning.
Who needs a cup of coffee, when a good ole slap really wakes you up?
08 April 2011
Ghetto
On Tuesday night I had a Hungry Man Salisbury Steak Microwave Dinner...Shockingly, it was not very good!
30 March 2011
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!
"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!
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