From Francisco and Soledad Vasquez was born a family rich in culture, passionate in life, and rooted in love. Four generations later, we continue to celebrate this awesome legacy. Our grandfather was born in Juchipila, Zacatecas, Mexico. My grandmother in Parall, Chihuahua, Mexico. Francisco Vasquez came to the states searching for work and after a … Continue reading Mi familia: Coming together
Is it fall yet?
Random: having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective. ( I guess you can figure where this post is going). Last week I made a grand attempt to watch the women’s semis at Wimbledon. I didn’t make it through the first set. It’s not that I don’t like tennis, I do enjoy the game and I … Continue reading Is it fall yet?
Modern technology, baseball and vicarious texting
I still remember the old days when my best friend would go on vacation, leaving me stranded to find other things and other people to occupy my time. While my friend was away, I wouldn’t expect a phone call telling me how things were going because long distance phone calls were way too expensive. And … Continue reading Modern technology, baseball and vicarious texting
The long haul
About this time every year I'm settling in for the long haul of summer. Those who know me know I'm not a fan of heat, bare feet, sweat and antarctic air-conditioning. There's also the span of time between the end of basketball season and the beginning of football that usually finds me catching a Cubs … Continue reading The long haul
Saturday in the shop(s) (2011 Shop Crawl)
Make that eleven shops. Saturday was the 2011 Shop Crawl or for you who only use those large spaces next to your house to park your vehicles, Garage Crawl. And what is a shop/garage crawl? Much like a Pub Crawl or Blues Crawl but without the cover charge, expensive drinks, and crowded tables. Oh, and this … Continue reading Saturday in the shop(s) (2011 Shop Crawl)
24 hours of glory
Today my Bearded Ladies moved from third to first. I know it's still early, but let me bask in this moment for as long as possible, more than likely until tomorrow morning. Lingerie by LaLoosh Standings All Time Full Standings Rank Team Points Pts Change Pts Back Waiver Moves 1. Bearded Ladies 60 2 - 1 … Continue reading 24 hours of glory
Baseball season: a love/hate relationship
This post should be short and sweet, unlike baseball season. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying learning even more about players and other teams through my fantasy baseball league (still hanging in there in third place), and who knew the MLB network could be so informational, but alas, I am a Cubs fan. I'm pretty sure … Continue reading Baseball season: a love/hate relationship
Remembrance (in memory of John A. Graber, Jr)
There's a lot I could write about today, especially after the Bulls loss to the Heat last Thursday, Scottie Pippen's blasphemous remarks on Friday, and the Shox loss to Creighton in the MVC tournament. But none of that seems important, especially today. I don't remember much about my cousin John-John, as I was only a little over a … Continue reading Remembrance (in memory of John A. Graber, Jr)
Auntie Em, Auntie Em
It's strange how the name of a character in a movie can resonate so differently among people. For some, it recalls Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz, while for others it brings to mind tornadoes. And nothing but tornadoes. As a child, I remember my cousins yelling "Auntie Em, Auntie Em, it's a twister" each … Continue reading Auntie Em, Auntie Em
Now trending: the letter D
Derrick, Dirk, Dwyane and Durant. Okay, so Durant's first name is Kevin but that doesn't work with my current musings. Four teams, four leaders, all names with the letter D. Interesting, to say the least. So what's in a name? Durant: firm; Derrick: ruler of people; Dirk: famous ruler; Dwyane: from the wagon maker. From … Continue reading Now trending: the letter D
Mermaid of the Plains 