Tag Archives: Family

Missing in the Bermuda Triangle

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Quote of the Day: “He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher… or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.”     –Douglas Adams On TB’s tombstone they will etch, “Here lies TB. Raconteur. Gadabout. Free thinker. Ne’er-do-well. … Continue reading →

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A Playlist For the Scamp

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Quote of the Day: “[Music] takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are, and for what, whence, and whereto.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson During this extended period of … Continue reading →

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Jack Cristil, Voice of the Bulldogs

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Quote of the Day: “Wrap it in Maroon and White.”     —Jack Cristil, signing off on a Bulldog victory TB was five years old, maybe four, the first time I remember hearing Jack Cristil on the radio. It was … Continue reading →

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Princesses and Fairies and Tea Parties, and Scooters Too

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Quote of the Day: “I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.”     —Princess Diana TB came across this article today about the subliminal messages being delivered to little girls … Continue reading →

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She Talks to Angels?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Quote of the Day: “She talks to angels. Says they call her out by her name.” –Black Crowes It’s Thursday and time for the Thursday Pickin’ Playoff results, but ol’ TB made the dang game so complicated its gonna take … Continue reading →

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TB’s Love/Hate Relationship With the Rules

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Quote of the Day: “Hell, there are no rules here–we’re trying to accomplish something.” –Thomas Edison TB found myself this rainy summer morn in a humorless large meeting room staring blankly at the surrounding Junior Leaguers, distracted professionals and a … Continue reading →

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The Kiss

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Quote of the Day: “Certain is it that there is no kind of affection so purely angelic as of a father to a daughter. In love to our wives there is desire; to our sons, ambition; but to our daughters … Continue reading →

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Boogers (I never say that word)

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Quote of the Day: “Boogers.” (laughter) “Boogers!” (more laughter) “Boogers!!! “(hysterical)     –the Little Scamp It was a milestone moment at TB’s house last night. The Little Scamp, already showing signs of a strange and wonderful sense of humor … Continue reading →

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15 Years, 15 Places For the Little Scamp

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Quote of the Day: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine TB read an article on Budget Travel’s website this weekend titled “15 Places Every Kid Should See.”  It was … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Time Machine

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

Quote of the Day: “I always remember an epitaph which is in the cemetery at Tombstone, Arizona. It says: ”Here lies Jack Williams. He done his damnedest.” I think that is the greatest epitaph a man can have.” –President Harry … Continue reading →

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