Okay Rockies, so you got bombed 13-1 in game one. It's okay -- three other teams have lost by more than 10 runs in game one of the World Series and have come back to win. Let's make it 4 okay? I'm counting on you. My whole family...even my beloved father-in-law, who is from Maine, are Sox fans and although I would hate to see them all be disappointed, I would get over it :-). So, game two begins right now. Go Rockies!
Don
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
The Promise
Friends,
Two nights ago, about 20 of us went to the theatrical and musical production of "the Promise" in Glen Rose. It was an amazing event which was wonderfully presented. The actors were very gifted, but what amazed me the most was the quality of the singing -- their strong voices resonated powerfully in that big amphitheater. It was a great evening of fellowship with friends and I would do it again in a minute. If you have the opportunity to go to this production...go, for it is "worth the price of admission" and then some :-). Take care and God bless,
Don
Two nights ago, about 20 of us went to the theatrical and musical production of "the Promise" in Glen Rose. It was an amazing event which was wonderfully presented. The actors were very gifted, but what amazed me the most was the quality of the singing -- their strong voices resonated powerfully in that big amphitheater. It was a great evening of fellowship with friends and I would do it again in a minute. If you have the opportunity to go to this production...go, for it is "worth the price of admission" and then some :-). Take care and God bless,
Don
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Driving Miss Alyssa
Friends,
As we were driving today for our weekly Cefco run for snacks, we went through the infamous Gentry St. "S" curve at the top of the hill. Whenever we do so now, it reminds us of the trip we made up the hill a week or so ago when Alyssa was driving the van. As she was approaching the "S" she was crowding the line a bit and another auto was coming from the other direction. They kept on coming and Alyssa kept on crowding and then Kim and I finally hollered -- in unison -- "ALYSSA GET OVER!" She did so with several yards to spare, so it wasn't too close of a call...but, close enough. We said, "sis, what were you thinking?" She said the car was in her "blind spot." We said -- "What? The car was out the left side of your front window! Are you telling us that this is your blind spot?" She said she couldn't see it, (which has made us question how on earth Alyssa could have passed Divers Ed in WA). We were just teasing, of course. It may have been Aly this time, but it will probably be me, or Kim, next time. We have these funny moments that happen to all of us that cause us to be able to chuckle and just enjoy life. Praise the Lord that He gives us these moments of serendipity. Nonetheless, now whenever we pass through the "S" we have to say -- "Aly, do we see any cars coming into our blind spot?" Take care (and drive carefully because Aly may be coming toward you with her blind spot),
Don
As we were driving today for our weekly Cefco run for snacks, we went through the infamous Gentry St. "S" curve at the top of the hill. Whenever we do so now, it reminds us of the trip we made up the hill a week or so ago when Alyssa was driving the van. As she was approaching the "S" she was crowding the line a bit and another auto was coming from the other direction. They kept on coming and Alyssa kept on crowding and then Kim and I finally hollered -- in unison -- "ALYSSA GET OVER!" She did so with several yards to spare, so it wasn't too close of a call...but, close enough. We said, "sis, what were you thinking?" She said the car was in her "blind spot." We said -- "What? The car was out the left side of your front window! Are you telling us that this is your blind spot?" She said she couldn't see it, (which has made us question how on earth Alyssa could have passed Divers Ed in WA). We were just teasing, of course. It may have been Aly this time, but it will probably be me, or Kim, next time. We have these funny moments that happen to all of us that cause us to be able to chuckle and just enjoy life. Praise the Lord that He gives us these moments of serendipity. Nonetheless, now whenever we pass through the "S" we have to say -- "Aly, do we see any cars coming into our blind spot?" Take care (and drive carefully because Aly may be coming toward you with her blind spot),
Don
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Rockin' Team
Friends,
The underdog Colorado Rockies swept the Arizona Diamondbacks and now are on the way to their first World Series. This is all fine...unless they end up facing the Red Sox. Then there will fireworks in the family since Kim is a Red Sox fan. :-) All I have to say is -- go Rockies!
Don
The underdog Colorado Rockies swept the Arizona Diamondbacks and now are on the way to their first World Series. This is all fine...unless they end up facing the Red Sox. Then there will fireworks in the family since Kim is a Red Sox fan. :-) All I have to say is -- go Rockies!
Don
Monday, October 8, 2007
Take the Money and Run (not really, actually)
Friends,
I don't put out (satirical or sarcastic) messages like this very often, but...I just can't stand it anymore! What is it with these high price ball players not producing? A certain running back for a certain team in the AFC West held out for the big bucks in the preseason this year -- and got them. His numbers Sunday? 9 rushes, 12 yards. His whole year has been this way. Yet another fellow for my "old" favorite team had a "break through" season in his contract year a couple of years ago -- and yet this year? Not much happening. Sunday? 11 rushes, 25 yards. All would appear to be lost ;-) if not for Kris Brown...yes THAT Kris Brown. Who on earth is Kris Brown? A kicker, for the Houston Texans. Brown had 5 field goals in the Texans' win over the Dolphins...the final one a 57 yarder to win it (after two 54 yarders earlier in the game). Way to go Kris! At least SOMEONE was worth the money Sunday. Give the kicker a raise. :-) Take care,
Don
I don't put out (satirical or sarcastic) messages like this very often, but...I just can't stand it anymore! What is it with these high price ball players not producing? A certain running back for a certain team in the AFC West held out for the big bucks in the preseason this year -- and got them. His numbers Sunday? 9 rushes, 12 yards. His whole year has been this way. Yet another fellow for my "old" favorite team had a "break through" season in his contract year a couple of years ago -- and yet this year? Not much happening. Sunday? 11 rushes, 25 yards. All would appear to be lost ;-) if not for Kris Brown...yes THAT Kris Brown. Who on earth is Kris Brown? A kicker, for the Houston Texans. Brown had 5 field goals in the Texans' win over the Dolphins...the final one a 57 yarder to win it (after two 54 yarders earlier in the game). Way to go Kris! At least SOMEONE was worth the money Sunday. Give the kicker a raise. :-) Take care,
Don
Monday, October 1, 2007
Amazing Finish
Friends,
My "current favorite" team (love the underdog) going onto the post season, the Colorado Rockies had won 12 out of 13 games to end the regular season. Thanks to their timely tear, the Rockies were able to force a playoff tiebreaker with the San Diego Padres scheduled for today. The game just went into extra innings tied 6-6...and stayed so until the 13th. The Padres got a two run homerun in the top of the 13th -- bummer. Double bummer because the all-time saves leader, closer Trevor Hoffman would be coming in for the bottom half of the inning. Game over, right? It should have been, but...the Rockies quickly jumped on Hoffman for three hits and scored two runs to tie the game. With one out and a man on third, Jamey Carroll slapped a liner to right field, which was caught. Matt Holliday, the runner on third charges to the plate where the throw meets the catcher and him. He somehow slides in under the catcher -- safe!! Rockies win 9-8! Bedlam ensues -- you just gotta love it. One of the best finishes to a baseball game I've ever seen. Now, on to Philadelphia for the cardiac kids. Go Rockies!
Don
My "current favorite" team (love the underdog) going onto the post season, the Colorado Rockies had won 12 out of 13 games to end the regular season. Thanks to their timely tear, the Rockies were able to force a playoff tiebreaker with the San Diego Padres scheduled for today. The game just went into extra innings tied 6-6...and stayed so until the 13th. The Padres got a two run homerun in the top of the 13th -- bummer. Double bummer because the all-time saves leader, closer Trevor Hoffman would be coming in for the bottom half of the inning. Game over, right? It should have been, but...the Rockies quickly jumped on Hoffman for three hits and scored two runs to tie the game. With one out and a man on third, Jamey Carroll slapped a liner to right field, which was caught. Matt Holliday, the runner on third charges to the plate where the throw meets the catcher and him. He somehow slides in under the catcher -- safe!! Rockies win 9-8! Bedlam ensues -- you just gotta love it. One of the best finishes to a baseball game I've ever seen. Now, on to Philadelphia for the cardiac kids. Go Rockies!
Don
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