Sports

World Cup Football – USA still has a chance.

So the US had a disappointing tie today against Slovenia in the 2nd round of group play for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
My heart sank when the referee, seemingly for no apparant reason, disallowed a goal that would have put the US up 3-2 and all but secured their advance to the round [...]


Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Hatred, and being so sore I can barely sit down to pee.

What a great break this last weekend was! I love Thanksgiving as a holiday – you get to play football, watch football, sit around and talk football, and then eat like a 350lb NFL lineman for the Vikings. I get to see my brothers and family, which is a plus on any occasion, but being [...]


Veterans Day – and how mountain biking saved me.

Call me crazy – but Happy Veterans Day just doesn’t do it – there is nothing happy about this day for me – other than the personal thanks I give for still being around to celebrate it.
Remembering the fallen.
Too many friends are gone. Too many memories. Everyday is filled with memories – some good, some [...]


Trojans overrun by Anteaters!

Last night I went with my son to see the NCAA Men’s Championship Volleyball match between USC and UC Irvine. What a game! My Dad called and said he had extra tickets so we jumped at the opportunity. The game did not disappoint.

A USC hitter sets up his shot with the setter.

UC Irvine puts [...]


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