One thing that I lament about television today (other than the overall lack of quality) is the lack of classic opening themes! Keep reading →
June 1, 2009
I’m just saying
If it had been the Gamecocks involved in the 25-inning game o’ doom, you can bet the farm that Ron Morris would have had a scathing column ready to go about how Ray Tanner is RUINING HIS PITCHER’S ARM …
In the Longest game in NCAA history, Wood pitched 13 innings, including 12 1-3 of no hit ball, before the Longhorns pulled out a 3-2 win in a 25-inning epic.
Wood threw 169 pitches, struck out 14 and gave up two hits. All of that after pitching two innings in a 3-1 win over Army the night before to earn his 15th save of the season.
I wouldn’t mind the stupid diatribes from Teh St4te if they were, you know, consistent.
May 15, 2009
Goin’ to the chap-el o’ looooove
It’s odd to think that I had to get married in order to participate in a wedding. I had several friends and family take the plunge well before I did, but, I was never a part of the wedding itself.
Well, it changes tomorrow as one of my best friends on the planet, John, walks that aisle, and I will be up there as a groomsman.
I must say that in some respects, I barely remember all of the preparation/pre-wedding stuff that happened with us back in January (combination of nerves, sickness, etc.)
I think it will be interesting to see the whole wedding thing from the inside without being THE top active participant (at least on the guys’ side).
Hopefully, it will be a fun time of internal reflection to remember the fun I had a few months ago and continue to have with Melanie.
It’s a special time, and hopefully that sentiment will be only strengthened after the next 48 or so hours.
Until then, I’m a busy boy! Rehearsal tonight, followed by the dinner, followed by one final night of freedom for John. Tomorrow morning, weather permitting, I have a softball doubleheader, followed by riding around to get where we’re going, getting ready, then it’s the wedding, followed by the cocktail hour, followed by dinner, followed by probably not a lot of sleep time.
Get all that?
May 3, 2009
Steensboro
One thing about being newlyweds right now, you try and find fun dates that you can do on the cheap. You know, like going to the dollar theater, going to a friend’s house for food/games, going to a Bruce Springsteen concert, …
Wait, what was that last one?
April 22, 2009
Version 2.9, build 364
So here I am, on the cusp of 30 … it’s been a while since I had once of these “landmark” birthdays.
It is sad to say goodbye to the “roaring 20s,” because so many good things happened:
I made many lifelong connections with a great group of friends …
I finished up my academic career at USC …
I started my first job …
I made my first job change …
I bought a house …
I met a girl that defies explanation …
I married her …
I laughed some …
I cried some …
I finally figured out that God loves me …
I’ve finally gotten on the path of loving Him back …
I finally broke an appendage …
I’ve discovered the joy of the little in-between moments …
I hit the road …
I went out …
I stayed in …
I lost loved ones …
I gained quite a few more …
Given all the “living” I’ve done these last 3,650ish days, it’s hard to think about how the next 3,650ish days will stack up. I know it will be different, but I also know it will be better. After all, I need a new kind of adventure, and I think I have it, and moreso, I’m looking forward to see where it takes me.
Cheers … to the past and the future!
March 26, 2009
In lieu of a legitimate update
This is a very interesting, if not implicating, read from the editor of iLounge regarding Apple’s treatment of journalists who don’t walk the Apple line.
March 3, 2009
Snow day!
Today, the greater Charlotte area joined a lot of the Carolinas in being turned into a winter wonderland. Yes, we got SNOW!
The snow actually started to fall and stick last night, so the neighborhood was blanketed by the time we woke up this morning.
In addition to the snow, there were icy patches along the road just in the neighborhood, so, it was a pretty easy decision to work from home. But, before I started to work, there was other “work” to be done …
March 1, 2009
To borrow from Creedence
Doo doo doo, lookin’ out my back door:
Yep, a deck shot is the best one can get at 11 p.m. with a BlackBerry
The snow is coming down here in Matthews, and there’s no inidication it will be letting up as the night wears on. My prediction is a special “Work from home” Monday, complete with coffee all day and, of course, breaks to play outside.
I’m excited and Melanie is excited. Bella, on the other hand, does not quite know what to make of it.
February 26, 2009
Stuff I need to talk about, Vol. 1 — UNC/NC State hoops
First, the back story: As you may or may not know, our wedding day fell on a key day of college basketball. First, the Gamecocks were set to travel to Rupp Arena in Kentucky, but, more important, North Carolina was slated to play NC State.
February 22, 2009
Guaranteed to Fail ‘09 — Rick’s Oscar picks
Once again, it’s time for that exercise in futility that is my annual slate of Oscar picks. After all, it’s the only awards show that I actually watch/care about!
Disclaimer: If you go to Vegas with these and you lose your shirt, just remember — it’s not my fault!
Okay, so, here we go … the envelope please … Keep reading →
