Monthly Archives: November 2011

Emergency…kidna

Today, we used the “Emergency All Call” in the arena to announce to both ice rinks and the lobby that the Ohio State/Michigan football game was being shown on our brand new TV in the lounge.  Groundbreaking stuff for a … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone enjoys their food and family today.  I will certainly be missing going out to eat in Lewistown with Grandma Hag and the insane smorgasbord that takes place at Kilroy Circle.  For those who don’t understand, which is … Continue reading

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I caved.

I finally turned the heat on yesterday.  I have been surviving without it, but a it crept below 64 degrees, it was time.  I just spent 5 hours outside for the BG Holiday Parade, so I am greatly pleased with … Continue reading

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Etiquette Training

Today, I went to a Business Etiquette Dinner to learn how to act appropriately when formally dining.  I had a great time with the ladies at my table, and I got a lot of great tips.  My favorite is standing … Continue reading

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Higher Ed vs. Football

I saw this article today while working on a paper.  This guy has a point, but will it ever happen?  American culture is so interesting.

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Oberlin gets real.

I am totally shocked by this website, but at the same time, I love it. Why they made the site is just as important. Here is an article about the site. With all the forms of media today, all the … Continue reading

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Here we go.

Sorry for my absence.  I’m back.  Saw a really cool band at a bar the other night with some friends.  Check out Red Wanting Blue on youtube or something.  Really cool looking fellows.  The lead singer is like a large … Continue reading

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I want to be a Toys ‘R’ Us kid.

Today I watched all of season 7 of The Office.  I also found a pretty good quote: “You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will … Continue reading

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Salsa

Salsa dancing in Parma (almost Cleveland) was really cool.  The age range was ridiculous ( I danced with several granmdas for sure), as well as the skill levels. Officially crossing it off my bucket list, although I’ll continue to do … Continue reading

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First Practice.

From yesterday: First practice this morning went well.  12 kids and 5 coaches means we can get a lot of instructing done.  I just passed and motivated a little today.  I have to learn the system before I can teach … Continue reading

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Emotional Intelligence

I’m not going to bore you with details about the presentation I went to today, but I learned a great deal about Emotional Intelligence, a topic I have been fascinated about for a few years now.  Being aware and able … Continue reading

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Basketball starts Saturday.

I’m most excited for my first practice as volunteer assistant coach at BGHS Saturday morning at 8am.  I have so many questions already.  I don’t know how this coach’s philosophy will differ from my past 2 years of experience. Half … Continue reading

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Why so serious?

I apologize for being so longwinded…longtyped lately.  I hope I figure all of this out soon so I can go back to super fun posts like the old days (says the guy with only 80 posts or so). I have … Continue reading

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Endorphins.

Last night I watched 3 episodes of The Office before bed.  I was laughing so hard, it was great.  It was like I could feel the endorphins in my brain.  It was a great feeling. 20 minutes later I realized … Continue reading

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