Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Be afraid, be very afraid
I'm afraid of what is REALLY going to happen when they pass the "health bill". If that is all it really was I probably wouldn't mind....it is all the "extra" stuff they tack on that I'm afraid of. The little perks that are tagged along that will really cost everyone of us.
Also, quit trying to put a bandaide on the bleeding....start looking for what is CAUSING the bleeding.
Also, quit trying to put a bandaide on the bleeding....start looking for what is CAUSING the bleeding.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevable!!
Congrats Little Falls Flyers Boys Basketball Team!!!
Going to state with a 52-49 OT win over Apollo.
Unbelievable - couldn't imagine this final after trailing 17-11 at HALFTIME....that is right, only 11 points in the first half. 17% shooting. Horrible in nearly every facet of the game - except defense. That kept them in the game. I think the missed 8 or 9 free thows, only making 2 or 3 (I don't have the official stats).
Then....they started pecking away. They got their first lead with about a minute left in the game and almost won in in regulation, but the shot at the buzzer just rimmed out. In overtime they were down by 4 with little time left, then incredibly tied it up with 13 seconds left in the game....but that gave Apollo the ball for the last shot. Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeably, the Apollo guard FELL DOWN on the inbound pass and turned the ball over (traveling). That gave Little Falls the ball, they ran the clock down to 8 seconds before breaking to the basket....5......4......3......2......kicked the ball back to the top of the three point circle....1.....ball away......IN FOR A THREE!!!!!!!!
LITTLE FALLS WINS!!!!!
Unbelievable.
Going to state with a 52-49 OT win over Apollo.
Unbelievable - couldn't imagine this final after trailing 17-11 at HALFTIME....that is right, only 11 points in the first half. 17% shooting. Horrible in nearly every facet of the game - except defense. That kept them in the game. I think the missed 8 or 9 free thows, only making 2 or 3 (I don't have the official stats).
Then....they started pecking away. They got their first lead with about a minute left in the game and almost won in in regulation, but the shot at the buzzer just rimmed out. In overtime they were down by 4 with little time left, then incredibly tied it up with 13 seconds left in the game....but that gave Apollo the ball for the last shot. Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeably, the Apollo guard FELL DOWN on the inbound pass and turned the ball over (traveling). That gave Little Falls the ball, they ran the clock down to 8 seconds before breaking to the basket....5......4......3......2......kicked the ball back to the top of the three point circle....1.....ball away......IN FOR A THREE!!!!!!!!
LITTLE FALLS WINS!!!!!
Unbelievable.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Lilly of the Valley
Lilly of the Valley are my favorite flowers. When I see them I know it is finally spring! The temps have finally hit 60, but I know it is only the middle of March, this won't last, but I'll enjoy it while it is here!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
25th Anniversary
Sharon and I drove up to Brainerd to dine at El Tequilla for our anniversary supper. We had never been to this Mexican restaurant before, but had heard from several people that it was very good. We both agreed, it was VERY GOOD!
I had the Spicy Steak Burrito - it was HUGE and SPICY! I could only eat half of it (I'll eat the other half for lunch tomorrow). Sharon had some chicken enchiladas that she was very pleased with. The food was plentiful and the service was excellent. We'll go there again......and again.......and again.
The next phase of our anniversary celebration.......we stopped at Mills Fleet Farm to buy Easter candy for the kids. How romantic.
To cap off our exciting evening, as we pulled back into Little Falls, we stopped at Dairy Queen. Do we know how to have a night out on the town or what!!
In all seriousness, our marriage of 25 years (so far) has had it's share of ups and down, good times and bad times, but through it all our LOVE has held us together. I'm very happy and thankful. The work, on both our parts, has been worth it.
Sharon, I love you and I'd do it all over again!!
I had the Spicy Steak Burrito - it was HUGE and SPICY! I could only eat half of it (I'll eat the other half for lunch tomorrow). Sharon had some chicken enchiladas that she was very pleased with. The food was plentiful and the service was excellent. We'll go there again......and again.......and again.
The next phase of our anniversary celebration.......we stopped at Mills Fleet Farm to buy Easter candy for the kids. How romantic.
To cap off our exciting evening, as we pulled back into Little Falls, we stopped at Dairy Queen. Do we know how to have a night out on the town or what!!
In all seriousness, our marriage of 25 years (so far) has had it's share of ups and down, good times and bad times, but through it all our LOVE has held us together. I'm very happy and thankful. The work, on both our parts, has been worth it.
Sharon, I love you and I'd do it all over again!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
1985 tribute
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of our marriage (March 16th) here is some trivia from 1985
World Series Champions: Kansas City Roylas
Superbowl XIX Champions: San Francisco 49ers
NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
Stanley Cup Champs: Edmonton Oilers
U.S. Open Golf Andy North
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Ivan Lendl/Hana Mandlikova
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Boris Becker/Martina Navratilova
NCAA Football Champions: OKlahoma
NCAA Basketball Champions: Villanova
Kentucky Derby: Spend A Buck
The Hotties: Catherine Bach, Christie Brinkley, Elle Macpherson
"The Quote" "Courage" - Dan Rather,a new ending for his daily news broadcast.
Miss America: Sharlene Wells (Salt Lake City, UT)
Miss USA: Laura Martinez-Herring (Texas)
The Scandal: Airplane Celebrity Death: Ricky Nelson
American Jonathon Pollard was captured spying on the U.S. for the State of Isreal.
1942-1985 quick fact: Dentists used uranium in dental porcelains, because it helped give a natual color.
Nerd News: The plastic thingy that saves hot pizza from the top of the box was invented by Carmela Vitale (patent #4,498,586)
1st appearances & 1985's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Super Mario Brothers, She-Ra Princess of Power action figures, Care Bears, Teddy Ruxpin , My Buddy dolls, Pound Puppies, Wheel of Fortune Game
Best Film Oscar Winner: Out of Africa
The Big Movies:
(according to boxofficemojo)
1. Back To The Future
2. Rambo: first Blood part II
3. Rocky IV
4. The Color Purple
5. Out Of Africa
6. Cocoon
7. The Jewel of the Nile
8. Witness
9. The Goonies
10. Spies Like Us
1985 Billboard
Number One Songs December 22, 1984 - February 1, 1985:
Like a Virgin- Madonna
February 2 - February 15:
I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
February 16 - March 8:
Careless Whisper - Wham! featuring George Michael
March 9 - March 29:
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
March 30 - April 12:
One More Night - Phil Collins
April 13 - May 10:
We Are The World - USA For Africa
May 11 - May 17:
Crazy for You - Madonna
May 18 - May 24:
Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
May 25 - June 7:
Everything She Wants - Wham!
June 8 - June 21:
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
June 22 - July 5:
Heaven - Bryan Adams
July 6 - July 12:
Sussudio - Phil Collins
July 13 - July 26:
A View to a Kill - Duran Duran
July 27 - August 2:
Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
August 3 - August 23:
Shout - Tears For Fears
August 24 - September 6:
The Power of Love- Huey Lewis & The News
September 7 - September 20:
St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
September 21 - October 11:
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
October 12 - October 18:
Oh Sheila - Ready For the World
October 19 - October 25:
Take On Me - a-ha
October 26 - November 1:
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
November 2 - November 8:
Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
November 9 - November 15:
Miami Vice Theme - Jan Hammer
November 16 - November 29:
We Built This City - Starship
November 30 - December 6:
Separate Lives - Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
December 7 - December 20:
Broken Wings- Mr. Mister
December 21, 1985 - January 17, 1986:
Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
World Series Champions: Kansas City Roylas
Superbowl XIX Champions: San Francisco 49ers
NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers
Stanley Cup Champs: Edmonton Oilers
U.S. Open Golf Andy North
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Ivan Lendl/Hana Mandlikova
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Boris Becker/Martina Navratilova
NCAA Football Champions: OKlahoma
NCAA Basketball Champions: Villanova
Kentucky Derby: Spend A Buck
The Hotties: Catherine Bach, Christie Brinkley, Elle Macpherson
"The Quote" "Courage" - Dan Rather,a new ending for his daily news broadcast.
Miss America: Sharlene Wells (Salt Lake City, UT)
Miss USA: Laura Martinez-Herring (Texas)
The Scandal: Airplane Celebrity Death: Ricky Nelson
American Jonathon Pollard was captured spying on the U.S. for the State of Isreal.
1942-1985 quick fact: Dentists used uranium in dental porcelains, because it helped give a natual color.
Nerd News: The plastic thingy that saves hot pizza from the top of the box was invented by Carmela Vitale (patent #4,498,586)
1st appearances & 1985's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Super Mario Brothers, She-Ra Princess of Power action figures, Care Bears, Teddy Ruxpin , My Buddy dolls, Pound Puppies, Wheel of Fortune Game
Best Film Oscar Winner: Out of Africa
The Big Movies:
(according to boxofficemojo)
1. Back To The Future
2. Rambo: first Blood part II
3. Rocky IV
4. The Color Purple
5. Out Of Africa
6. Cocoon
7. The Jewel of the Nile
8. Witness
9. The Goonies
10. Spies Like Us
1985 Billboard
Number One Songs December 22, 1984 - February 1, 1985:
Like a Virgin- Madonna
February 2 - February 15:
I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
February 16 - March 8:
Careless Whisper - Wham! featuring George Michael
March 9 - March 29:
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon
March 30 - April 12:
One More Night - Phil Collins
April 13 - May 10:
We Are The World - USA For Africa
May 11 - May 17:
Crazy for You - Madonna
May 18 - May 24:
Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds
May 25 - June 7:
Everything She Wants - Wham!
June 8 - June 21:
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
June 22 - July 5:
Heaven - Bryan Adams
July 6 - July 12:
Sussudio - Phil Collins
July 13 - July 26:
A View to a Kill - Duran Duran
July 27 - August 2:
Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young
August 3 - August 23:
Shout - Tears For Fears
August 24 - September 6:
The Power of Love- Huey Lewis & The News
September 7 - September 20:
St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr
September 21 - October 11:
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
October 12 - October 18:
Oh Sheila - Ready For the World
October 19 - October 25:
Take On Me - a-ha
October 26 - November 1:
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston
November 2 - November 8:
Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
November 9 - November 15:
Miami Vice Theme - Jan Hammer
November 16 - November 29:
We Built This City - Starship
November 30 - December 6:
Separate Lives - Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
December 7 - December 20:
Broken Wings- Mr. Mister
December 21, 1985 - January 17, 1986:
Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Spring ahead
We get to spring ahead this weekend - Daylight Savings
Why do we still follow this seemingly bizarre practice of setting clocks ahead or back every six months or so?
I'm sure there was a very valid reason at one time in history, but is it really necessary now? Why don't we just adjust a half hour and call it good?! This is silly if you ask me - especially when areas in our own country refuse to participate.
Stop the madness!
Why do we still follow this seemingly bizarre practice of setting clocks ahead or back every six months or so?
I'm sure there was a very valid reason at one time in history, but is it really necessary now? Why don't we just adjust a half hour and call it good?! This is silly if you ask me - especially when areas in our own country refuse to participate.
Stop the madness!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
ARGH!!
ARGH!!
I missed my first day of blogging for the year yesterday. DRATS!! and DOUBLE DRATS!!
A combination of someone else using the computer and me going to the Fitness Connection and I spaced out blogging.
Oh well, day one of the new streak. I really don't have too much exciting going on. My new career as a LADC is going well. I enjoy my work and feel appreciated - which is really nice.
I missed my first day of blogging for the year yesterday. DRATS!! and DOUBLE DRATS!!
A combination of someone else using the computer and me going to the Fitness Connection and I spaced out blogging.
Oh well, day one of the new streak. I really don't have too much exciting going on. My new career as a LADC is going well. I enjoy my work and feel appreciated - which is really nice.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Playoff basketball
Playoff basketball - Little Falls crushed Sauk Rapids/Rice. Nick actually got some official playing time. Great job Nick - way to hang in there.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Good Supper
We enjoyed a nice basic meal tonight. I peeled up some carrots, potatoes and an onion and baked them in the over with some seasoning salt and butter. Then I fried up some thick pork chops in olive oil seasoned with Lowerys salt. Mmmmmm. I also made some lime Jello, which turned out to be a light dessert. Sometimes the simple things in life are the most satisfying.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
movie night
No time for blogging, it is movie night with the family. We wanted to watch 2012, but the stinkin' DVD wouldn't work in any of the players - almost seems like the move was never burned to the disc. Plenty of others to choose from, not sure what we'll watch yet.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Season almost over
Just watched Nick play what could have been his last basketball game. Good job Nick, as usual, I'm proud of you.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Great Family
Just a quick note to say how proud I am of my family.
Sharon, you are AWESOME (yes, like Bolt).
Zach and Jess - shocked and pleased that Zach is actually reading a book.....just for fun. Jess, happy for your new job!
Alex - way cool that you got such an uplifting comment from your professor. Knew you could do it all along.
Nick - last basketball game tomorrow night. Proud of all the hard work you've put in. You know you can hold your head high!
Sharon, you are AWESOME (yes, like Bolt).
Zach and Jess - shocked and pleased that Zach is actually reading a book.....just for fun. Jess, happy for your new job!
Alex - way cool that you got such an uplifting comment from your professor. Knew you could do it all along.
Nick - last basketball game tomorrow night. Proud of all the hard work you've put in. You know you can hold your head high!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
evil people
People who create computer viruses are just plain evil. I hope the fleas of a 1000 camels invest their armpits (my G'ma said that once).
My home computer has been hit with a different virus four days in a row now. I'm guess the first one started a chain reaction. The last one is the worst so far. The others I could run Maleware and "clean" them out, but this one won't even let me start the program. The virus is Antivirus Soft. I'm going to have to take the CPU in and have it cleaned professionally. Freakin' jerks who make these viruses!!!
Also - freakin' Symantec Antivirus won't even recognize the virus. I was able to run a scan and it reported no concerns. Really? Then why do I have ten thousand popups telling me I have viruses and to download their program along without being able to run anything else?
Can you tell I am less than pleased?
My home computer has been hit with a different virus four days in a row now. I'm guess the first one started a chain reaction. The last one is the worst so far. The others I could run Maleware and "clean" them out, but this one won't even let me start the program. The virus is Antivirus Soft. I'm going to have to take the CPU in and have it cleaned professionally. Freakin' jerks who make these viruses!!!
Also - freakin' Symantec Antivirus won't even recognize the virus. I was able to run a scan and it reported no concerns. Really? Then why do I have ten thousand popups telling me I have viruses and to download their program along without being able to run anything else?
Can you tell I am less than pleased?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Old and Crabby or Wiser With Age?
I just got done doing the dishes. I HATE doing the dishes. I have dishpan hands and a backache!
The ground is still covered with snow and it is still below freezing outside. I HATE cold, ice, snow, etc.!
So, the question is: Am I getting old and cranky or wiser with age?
We've lived in the same house for about 14 years - in all that time we've never had a dishwashing machine. So why does washing the dishes seem so much more horrible now than it did 12, 13 or 14 years ago?
Each winter I seem to become less and less tolerant of the wintery conditions. I've lived in Minnesota for the majority of my life. Why do the winters make me so unhappy these days? It has gotten so bad that I don't even want to leave the house on the weekends - don't want to go out into the cold. I've got friends and relatives saying, "oh, it is so nice outside today." and all I want to do is smack them upside the head and remind them that 33 degrees is colder than the inside of their refrigerator - you don't see me smiling and sitting in there do you?!?
Grrrrrr. When it gets above 6o I'll start agreeing that it is a "nice" day. Until then....Grrrrrrrr.
The ground is still covered with snow and it is still below freezing outside. I HATE cold, ice, snow, etc.!
So, the question is: Am I getting old and cranky or wiser with age?
We've lived in the same house for about 14 years - in all that time we've never had a dishwashing machine. So why does washing the dishes seem so much more horrible now than it did 12, 13 or 14 years ago?
Each winter I seem to become less and less tolerant of the wintery conditions. I've lived in Minnesota for the majority of my life. Why do the winters make me so unhappy these days? It has gotten so bad that I don't even want to leave the house on the weekends - don't want to go out into the cold. I've got friends and relatives saying, "oh, it is so nice outside today." and all I want to do is smack them upside the head and remind them that 33 degrees is colder than the inside of their refrigerator - you don't see me smiling and sitting in there do you?!?
Grrrrrr. When it gets above 6o I'll start agreeing that it is a "nice" day. Until then....Grrrrrrrr.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Iceing my Groin
That just doesn't sound very fun. I was talking with my son who this past weekend placed 3rd in the longjump at the UMAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. He had the injury before jumping and said it was very painful during the competition. I can't imagine jumping 21 feet without an injured groin. His personal best is 22 feet 8 1/2 inches. Hoping for 23+ as the season progresses.
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