Teacher shortage…
There is a shortage of teachers in California (multiple people sent me that acticle when it came out...and I saw many other articles just like it)...I can't say I'm the least bit surprised after going through the credentialing process myself. Let me walk you through...
Happy 1st day…
Happy 1st Day of School to all of my friends back in Wisconsin (only 179 more days to go¡). Hopefully, you were able to accomplish everything you set out to do this summer and are recharged for another school year (remember...15th and 30th¡). I must admit, it sure...
10 years…
It's hard to believe that Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans 10 years ago already. New Orleans is one of my all-time favorite cities (there is just so much to like...I don't even know where to begin). I've been fortunate enough to visit the Big Easy pre and post...
I’m so done with…
Russell Wilson! D-O-N-E...DONE! I'll admit...I was a huge fan of Wilson when he was calling the plays for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2011 (#unbielemable that they lost THREE games that year). But...ever since Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks and known cheater...
Time flies…
When you're having fun. We say it all the time. The adage held true again as Clara and I had our first visitors...my parents. While my parents stay was brief, we were able to accomplish a lot and hopefully they were able to see as much of our California life as...
If you need me…
I'm in my office...I wish I could actually say that, but I'll be too busy jumping through hoops today (and likely Monday...and Tuesday). Thankfully, my parents come to visit tomorrow (that should help take my mind off this nonsense for a bit). I'll explain more about...
Checked off…
In my quest to attend a baseball game at every Major League ballpark, I was able to check another park off the list today. I went to O.co Coliseum (it's been called so many different names through the years) to take in some afternoon baseball between the Oakland...
These boots are made for walkin’…
It's bad enough that the Wisconsin Badgers will open the season against the Alabama Crimson Tide (Roll Tide¡) in the Advocare Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (the house that Jerrah built...the 8th wonder of the world¡). Throw in having to start Joel...
It was Nuts…
Well, I survived my first trip to Modesto (The Death Star...yes, George Lucas is from there)...barely. Let's just put it this way, if Clara had made us live in Modesto...I'd already be back living in Wisconsin (and I'm being dead serious). I'd compare Modesto to a...
This is major…
Yeah, you could have said that about Dustin Johnson on the 72nd hole of the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Instead that is the theme (not this theme...that you'll also hear plenty of this week) for the 2015 PGA Championship also held in...
Write off…
Well, we are finally unpacked. However...we have some issues. The following items arrived, but are damaged, and in some cases, totally unusable. My bike, my watch, our headboard, a couple shelves, a drying rack, a lamp, a curtain rod, the toaster...just to name a few....
I want to ride my bicycle…
I want to ride my bike (now that song will be stuck in your head). Seriously, it is so nice to have my bike back...even though it is not in tip-top shape (thanks moving company). Exploring a new city is best done on a bike. You can see so many things that you wouldn't...
Welcome home…(almost)
Sorry I have been idle, but we've been rather busy over the last few days as we moved into our rental home on Saturday afternoon. The moving truck came and dropped off all of our stuff (most things came in one piece...except my bike and watch so far...) and we have...
Take me out to the ball game…
Nothing like a little matinee baseball to make the week go by faster (or to at least give me something to do). And as luck would have it, the Milwaukee Brewers just happened to be visiting San Francisco for their lone trip to AT&T Park this season (talk about...
Are you ready for some football…
Today marks the official kick-off to the NFL season for me. Today is the Green Bay Packers Shareholders Meeting. While I am disappointed that I will not be able to attend the meeting in person (you have no idea how much it pains me to miss this event)...you better...
Epidemic…
Just getting caught up with the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony from yesterday. Talk about four deserving players, and talk about getting old…I can remember almost the entire playing careers of Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and John Smoltz....
Little boxes…
If you've seen the show Weeds on Showtime, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The "little boxes" phenomenon is very prevalent in the Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore areas. It is very strange and frankly, just doesn't look right. So with that to comprehend...
Dream Girl…
Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife! I can't believe it's already been 6 years...and now, here we are, living in California. It's been an amazing journey, and likely to be even more adventurous in our new place we call home. Now, let's go hit San Francisco (The...
Good job, good effort…
Remember the good job, good effort kid from Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. Well...sadly, that kid probably figured everyone was getting a trophy regardless of the outcome. And who could blame him, especially after watching this week's HBO Real Sports...
While we were sleeping…
Well, that didn't take long. Apparently there was an earthquake while we were sound asleep last night. I have to admit, I never felt a thing. I guess you could say that is a good thing...Fremont is located less than 20 minutes from where we are staying (and many...