Some say it is an unlucky number but I have always thought it looked good on a uniform. As a kid, no one wore #31 better than Dave Winfield. Granted that had more to do with his massive physique than anything else. #31 was the best OF number and #13 was the best IF number. Little boys think about things like that.
#13 has always been my choice for QB number as well. But alas, no one ever asked me to play qb. In fact, 3rd string split end ... in 8th grade ... on a team that exclusively ran Coach East's wishbone offense ... was as far up the depth chart as I ever got. Incidentally, I wore #23 and weighed about what my 3rd grader weighs now. I did have a huge noggin though, and so the only helmet that would fit me had the biggest cage (facemask) they made. Picture a really skinny kid (I could've raised money for Feed the Hungry) with a helmet that fits your average professional nose tackle, and that was me. The neck got a little tired at times.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
What is it With the Shoes?
The other day Tucker got some new shoes. My comfort level has always been around $50 for his shoes. He is still growing really fast to where they don't fit for very long but more than that, he wears them flat out. Got some Under Armour shoes for Christmas and they're pretty much trashed.
He wanted Reebok Zigs. I can't tell you how much they cost because I see purchases on our account for $100 and another for $80. I'm assuming one of those places is going to give us a refund for the shoes they never sent. Anyway, Zigs are all the rage and in truth, there are a lot of kids his age that have them. We live in Alpharetta, what do you want from me? I originally told him, 'no', or that I would put $50 up and he could pay for the rest, but, he had a great school year and we decided to make that his reward for all A's and a 100 Spelling average.
He wanted Reebok Zigs. I can't tell you how much they cost because I see purchases on our account for $100 and another for $80. I'm assuming one of those places is going to give us a refund for the shoes they never sent. Anyway, Zigs are all the rage and in truth, there are a lot of kids his age that have them. We live in Alpharetta, what do you want from me? I originally told him, 'no', or that I would put $50 up and he could pay for the rest, but, he had a great school year and we decided to make that his reward for all A's and a 100 Spelling average.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Pastors' Dialogue
A: Dude, why the long face?
B: Well, you know my issue. We're losing members left and right.
A: Yeah, I didn't want to tell you this, but some more of your people joined our church last Sunday.
B: Let me guess, family with teenagers?
A: Yep. I'm telling you, B. You've got to go contemporary.
B: I don't know ...
A: There's no reason for this! Let's take a look at this objectively. One of us graduated first in his class. You. One of us has his doctorate. That would be you. One of us publishes books on theology. That would be you also. One of us is still a legend at the seminary and a brilliant communicator. You again.
B: You're a great communicator.
B: Well, you know my issue. We're losing members left and right.
A: Yeah, I didn't want to tell you this, but some more of your people joined our church last Sunday.
B: Let me guess, family with teenagers?
A: Yep. I'm telling you, B. You've got to go contemporary.
B: I don't know ...
A: There's no reason for this! Let's take a look at this objectively. One of us graduated first in his class. You. One of us has his doctorate. That would be you. One of us publishes books on theology. That would be you also. One of us is still a legend at the seminary and a brilliant communicator. You again.
B: You're a great communicator.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Dr. T, Parenting Expert, what NOT to do
I'm pretty sure I was a bad parent over the weekend while my wife was at the beach. There, I said it. Had they followed me around with a camera, I might even be in some hot water where DFCS is concerned. Not only did I allow my daughter to drag me to 6 different stores on Saturday, looking for shoes, I also allowed the kids to go swimming at 9:00 on Friday and again on Saturday until about 10:00. Against my better judgement, I also couldn't say no on Friday when they both piled into my bed. (Guess who ended up down the hall in the guest room?)
On our shopping excursion, I gave into some silly demands including getting Tucker some goofy Under Armour shoes. According to him, "these are Beast" and who am I to stand in the way of his 'Beast-ness'. (Yes, Beast is a verb among the Alpharetta 9/10 year old set)
But, the worst area of all is the nutrition they got (or didn't get) while Mom was away at the beach. I'm afraid I'm sending the signal that when Mom is gone for the weekend, rules are relaxed. That's probably not good parenting but you know what, we had so much fun together!!!
Mom is home so we will eat healthier moving forward. Meanwhile, here is what we ate while she was gone.
Friday Night - Dominick's Italian followed by a sundae at DQ
Saturday AM - quick stop at Dunkin on the way to tennis match
Lunch - hotdog / pizza at Costco
Dinner - Taco Mac for a Fanta, then hotdogs and chips poolside.
Sunday AM - quick stop at McD's on the way to church
Lunch - Varsity!!!
I'm the poster child for bad food parenting!!! It ends today!!!!
On our shopping excursion, I gave into some silly demands including getting Tucker some goofy Under Armour shoes. According to him, "these are Beast" and who am I to stand in the way of his 'Beast-ness'. (Yes, Beast is a verb among the Alpharetta 9/10 year old set)
But, the worst area of all is the nutrition they got (or didn't get) while Mom was away at the beach. I'm afraid I'm sending the signal that when Mom is gone for the weekend, rules are relaxed. That's probably not good parenting but you know what, we had so much fun together!!!
Mom is home so we will eat healthier moving forward. Meanwhile, here is what we ate while she was gone.
Friday Night - Dominick's Italian followed by a sundae at DQ
Saturday AM - quick stop at Dunkin on the way to tennis match
Lunch - hotdog / pizza at Costco
Dinner - Taco Mac for a Fanta, then hotdogs and chips poolside.
Sunday AM - quick stop at McD's on the way to church
Lunch - Varsity!!!
I'm the poster child for bad food parenting!!! It ends today!!!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Someone You Should Know
Please get acquainted with David Brooks. He writes for the New York Times. He is one of the best thinkers in America today and he speaks with clarity and concision.
"The Gray Lady" recently went to a fee-based online system but you can read something like 25 articles per month for free. Here it is May 9th and I have about 3 left. What can I say, the bin Laden stories were pretty compelling.
So, you can read Brooks' latest column and any of his archived columns here. Today, he is talking about ... well .... a lot of things. This is the great skill - well-clipped observations followed by sweeping pronouncements that speak directly to the CORE of our issues. And HONEST liberals and conservatives will enjoy his political balance.
"The Gray Lady" recently went to a fee-based online system but you can read something like 25 articles per month for free. Here it is May 9th and I have about 3 left. What can I say, the bin Laden stories were pretty compelling.
So, you can read Brooks' latest column and any of his archived columns here. Today, he is talking about ... well .... a lot of things. This is the great skill - well-clipped observations followed by sweeping pronouncements that speak directly to the CORE of our issues. And HONEST liberals and conservatives will enjoy his political balance.
Monday, May 9, 2011
It's A Small World
TRUE STORY
Every Monday, I discuss the weekend's tennis with my friend in the office next to mine. Here's how it went today...
Me: You're not going to believe this - our tennis team won on Saturday and Sunday! We're still in the playoffs!
Him: Cool! I didn't get to play yesterday and I am dying to hear how we did.... What team did you play?
Me: (thinking) ... Sweet Bottom
Him: (Pause, smile gone) Sweet Bottom? That's my team!
Me: No! (awkward pause) Aw man ... sorry 'bout that.
Him: (dejected, starts typing on his computer and looks away) well ... congratulations.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Vengeance is MINE
There are a number of verses in the Bible which refer to this oft-repeated message: 'Vengeance is the Lord's'. Most of which come back around to the fact that if we love our neighbor as we have been commanded to do, we can't also have a vengeful heart. Sometimes, the Old Testament pronouncements are seemingly meant for the ancient Hebrews and sometimes they're meant for all people and sometimes, it isn't clear. Paul states the case that THIS one is meant for all people.
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Romans 12:19
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Our Secret Weapon: Eminem
So I'm piecing together some information today as reports continue to come in on the bin Laden story.
1. Multiple news sources are reporting (AP, Boston Herald, etc) that CIA interrogation led to the killing of bin Laden. Bush authorized 'harsh' interrogation inside CIA prisons in Poland and Romania. (I imagine that just being in Poland or Romania put the interrogators in a bad mood.)
2. Then there's this from a 2005 ABC story.
"They would not let you rest, day or night. Stand up, sit down, stand up, sit down. Don't sleep. Don't lie on the floor," one prisoner said through a translator. The detainees were also forced to listen to rap artist Eminem's "Slim Shady" album. The music was so foreign to them it made them frantic, sources said.
Who knew?
I'm sure being sleep deprived really sucks but I have a hard time picturing Jack Bauer walking in the cell and cranking up some 'My Name Is'. Then it got me thinking. What song would make me spew every bit of information I had? I came up with 2. Poker Face - in fact, you could probably threaten me by showing me pictures of Lady Gaga and that would get the job done. The 2nd is a song that comes on DisneyXM and has a little girl singing about whipping her hair back and forth.
1. Multiple news sources are reporting (AP, Boston Herald, etc) that CIA interrogation led to the killing of bin Laden. Bush authorized 'harsh' interrogation inside CIA prisons in Poland and Romania. (I imagine that just being in Poland or Romania put the interrogators in a bad mood.)
2. Then there's this from a 2005 ABC story.
"They would not let you rest, day or night. Stand up, sit down, stand up, sit down. Don't sleep. Don't lie on the floor," one prisoner said through a translator. The detainees were also forced to listen to rap artist Eminem's "Slim Shady" album. The music was so foreign to them it made them frantic, sources said.
Who knew?
I'm sure being sleep deprived really sucks but I have a hard time picturing Jack Bauer walking in the cell and cranking up some 'My Name Is'. Then it got me thinking. What song would make me spew every bit of information I had? I came up with 2. Poker Face - in fact, you could probably threaten me by showing me pictures of Lady Gaga and that would get the job done. The 2nd is a song that comes on DisneyXM and has a little girl singing about whipping her hair back and forth.
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