Tag: Super Bowl

Life Would Be Simpler if Bricks Were Like LEGOs

I was listening to the radio on the way to work and the morning show hosts were talking with a caller who happened to be a bricklayer. And I thought, what a ridiculously easy job that must be. I’ve been able to stack since I was two years old. But I realized there was probably … Continue reading Life Would Be Simpler if Bricks Were Like LEGOs

Twenty Bucks-are-near

I’ve never been a Tom Brady fan, per se. But his athleticism and skill won me over years ago. Even I, a lifelong Broncos fan, have to admit he’s the GOAT. He’s simply got too many rings on too many fingers to argue otherwise. So, when my dad proposed a bet on this year’s Super … Continue reading Twenty Bucks-are-near

Pretzels are the New Pickles

There are surprisingly few things I miss about living in the PNW. Family and friends, of course. Powell's Books. Liberalism. But most of my fondest memories are tempered by reality: the worsening traffic jams, the median home price inching ever closer to $400,000. Tara longs for the ocean at times, and while the ruggedly beautiful … Continue reading Pretzels are the New Pickles

Delightful to Frightful

Anybody searching for proof that South Dakota's weather is bipolar need look no further than Saturday morning's forecast. We didn't quite hit 70º yesterday, but came damn close. 68.7º, to be exact. It was so warm that Tara and I took a walk around Canyon Lake wearing nothing but t-shirts! Well, okay...we had pants on, … Continue reading Delightful to Frightful

Put a Lid On Your Trash Talkin’

So, my beloved Broncos apparently forgot there was a football game to be played yesterday. Losing sucks, but it's part of being a diehard fan. You have to take the lows with the highs. It hurts that I waited 15 years to see my team make it back to the Big Show, only to be … Continue reading Put a Lid On Your Trash Talkin’

Searchin’ For My Lost Shaker of Salt

I have a feeling I might take things too literally sometimes. Yesterday, I was heating up a cup of soup for lunch. Reading the directions on the label, I saw this: So what did I do? I reached over and shook the microwave before opening the door. Knowing full well that Campbell's wanted me to shake the … Continue reading Searchin’ For My Lost Shaker of Salt

Hasta La Vista, January

I think I hit upon the perfect money-saving scheme, without even intentionally trying. During the final waning days of December, I was in Nevada, so I didn't have time to look for a 2012 calendar as I ordinarily would have. By the time I'd returned home and gotten around to the chore, the shelves were … Continue reading Hasta La Vista, January

ET Phone Home…and Bet on the Packers in ’67

I came across a news story the other day that talked about how these 47-year old television signals we had beamed into space are suddenly and mysteriously bouncing back to earth now. A group of astronomers in Puerto Rico made the discovery while searching for signs of intelligent life. Pretty cool, huh? The whole thing … Continue reading ET Phone Home…and Bet on the Packers in ’67

II Many Roman Numerals IV Me

Green and yellow, baby! Green and yellow. I feel weird typing those words. I am - and always have been - a Denver Broncos fan. They are my team, first and foremost, no matter how sorry their record has been lately. Isn't that the mark of a true fan, though? Sticking by your team through … Continue reading II Many Roman Numerals IV Me