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My first game as an umpire - 05/15/08 10:20 PM

I played baseball for 10 years then softball for 18 and now I am on my 4th year coaching girls softball. But none of that compared to what I did today.
I umped a softball game for the first time. It was 16u girls softball. I was really nervous. I have … (8 comments)

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What's your favorite peanut butter (Anyone try PB Loco?) - 05/14/08 01:04 AM

I have a friend in the food business and he let me try a few jars of PB Loco peanut butter. I had never heard of it before. This is good stuff.
Have you tried it?
I grew up a JIF boy and it is still my go to peanut butter but this … (9 comments)

Any Ayn Rand Fans ? - 05/09/08 11:49 PM

Atlas Shrugged is my favorite book. I read it 2-3 years ago and I am thinking on tackling it again.
I think Atlas Shrugged, and The Constitution should be required yearly reading for everyone in the country, especially if you want to be a public servant. (Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell … (9 comments)

Sponsoring A Softball Team - 05/07/08 02:43 PM

Anybody who knows me, knows I love coaching girls softball. I played softball for 18 years and now I coach. I am in my fourth year. It's a travelling park district league that my niece plays on. I love it.
I decided this year to sponsor the team I am coaching … (10 comments)

What's your favorite backyard game? - 05/05/08 10:43 PM

I was at a Cinco De Mayo/ Birthday party on Sunday. I brought out the bean bags (Cornhole) game for the first time this year.
This is by far my favorite backyard game. It can be super competitive if you get a couple great teams playing each other. Or it can … (2 comments)

Kids can't be kids anymore - 05/01/08 10:12 PM

Lately I have been hearing some horror stories about high school kids who get caught with a cigarette or having a beer OFF THE SCHOOL GROUNDS on their own time.
And the punishment they get is horribly severe. My sisters co workers son got caught off school grounds with a pack of … (9 comments)

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