On Monday, appropriately Halloween, I begin a new position. For six years I have worked for the WSU Foundation, five of those years working with families and memorials at WSU. My job was humbling and incredible, but difficult. I cried with strangers over the phone and at their kitchen tables. Through those tears we became friends … Continue reading Moving forward
And so it comes to an end
I was ahead of The Bobber by five points going into this final week of baseball. Unfortunately, I calculated incorrectly on the maximum number of games played by position. Going into Wednesday, my team consisted of a catcher, a third baseman and only four innings for my lone pitcher. The result? 1. Obstruction Junkies … Continue reading And so it comes to an end
Remembrance and the senses
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines remembrance as the state of bearing in mind; the ability to remember; an act of recalling to mind. I am always amazed by the memories conjured up by our five senses. A smell, a taste, a sound can pull me back, place me in a specific time or make me pause. And … Continue reading Remembrance and the senses
Don’t let your babies grow up to be Cubs fans
They're grooming my great-nephew to be a White Sox fan. For his first birthday he received a customized Sox recliner complete with cup holder for his sippy cup. I can't really blame them. Sure, his daddy is a die-hard Sox fan, but even if he wasn't, could you blame him if he wanted to … Continue reading Don’t let your babies grow up to be Cubs fans
Transitional period
Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means we soon enter the transitional phase of the year, the one where it's okay to start wearing fall colors and stash the flip-flops at the back of the closet. Or in my case, shift my Chicago Bear apparel to the front of the closet, dig out a few hoodies in preparation … Continue reading Transitional period
The Beginning and the End
Last week my competitive spirit was still pushing me along in the wacky never ending world of fantasy baseball. While I managed to grab the #1 spot a few times, I've been lounging at #3 for most of this season. Not that I'm complaining, but now it's serious. A bet has been made. The individual … Continue reading The Beginning and the End
Almost unBEARable
Believe it or not, I'm not talking about the heat. What I am referring to is the past few weeks of trades, signings, and the all-out frenzy that followed the announcement of the end of the NFL lockout. I hate seeing players released, traded, and waived. I become anxious with the signing of free agents. I … Continue reading Almost unBEARable
Heat related
It's been thundering for more than an hour, yet no rain. With each rumbling in the distance, my anxiety grows. The windows in my car are slightly open and the charcoal briquets are on the deck, but I'm afraid if I rush outside to close the windows or bring the charcoal inside the storm will … Continue reading Heat related
If this is what hell feels like, I better get to church
If one more person says "the devil called, he wants his weather back," I'm going to scream. And scream. Or maybe cry. As a person who loathes summer, this has been absolute torture for me. I don't like heat. I don't like sweat. I don't like exposed feet. I don't like exposed body parts, especially … Continue reading If this is what hell feels like, I better get to church
If this is what hell feels like, I better get to church
If one more person says "the devil called, he wants his weather back," I'm going to scream. And scream. Or maybe cry. As a person who loathes summer, this has been absolute torture for me. I don't like heat. I don't like sweat. I don't like exposed feet. I don't like exposed body parts, especially … Continue reading If this is what hell feels like, I better get to church
Mermaid of the Plains 