#14

Oh Stu, what can I say? It's the end of an era: you are retiring from hockey.
You taught me to love the game as the star of the Tri-City Americans and it continued to when you moved up to the big leagues with the Winnipeg Jets.
Sure, we had some rough times. Like that time when I asked for your hockey stick and you told me no. But I forgave you; and continued to collect your autographs on hockey pucks and jerseys for years to come. I have been a consistent fan of your career from the beginning. But now we've reached the end of a chapter. You'll be moving on to an Assistant Coaching position with the Dallas Stars, and for that I congratulate you. But what am I supposed to do without #14 on the ice?
Luckily for me, Olie the Goalie is still playing. But I sure will miss you.

Thank You for the Thank You

My friend Uppity has many talents; one of them being card-making. After attending her 40th birthday soiree, she hand delivered this thank you card to me. Unbeknownst to her, a thank you card is the fastest way to my heart.



I truly appreciate the time it took for her to not only write a very thoughtful note but also to make the card with which the note "was written and placed on the desk" (sorry, that's a little So I Married an Axe Murderer humor).
Thank you for the Thank You, Uppity.

The Cutest Man in the World, Part 7 Million

This morning as we were getting ready to leave for work, Logic saw a huge-ass spider in our doorway. We were in a hurry so he left it where it was but after driving up the hill and realizing he forgot his wallet, he drove back home to retrieve it. And as he was walking back to the car I spied him from the rear-view mirror bringing the spider down the driveway in a glass cup and letting it go near the bushes.
I love that man.

Oh LeRoi

Isn't it true that music can cause so many emotions? Not only in the midst of music, but in its absence?
Today I am very sad because of music. One of the founding members of the Dave Matthews Band passed away yesterday due to complications from a recent ATV accident. He was only 46.

Genius Thought for the Day

I've decided email forwards are a lot like religion - people are scared into participation

2 For 1

To consolidate since I'm short on time, I'd like to announce 2 Douchebag Award Winners at one time.



The first goes to a man who gave a douchey impression when I had the opportunity to meet him 2 years ago and has since done nothing but support my case ever since.

The second award goes out to the nameless man who decided to walk upwind from me and light a cigarette in a non-smoking area during my break. Thanks for that.