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Written by Steven T. Fricke
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Sunday, 01 November 2009 14:56 |
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Well, Halloween has come and gone. It was a great Halloween this year! It started with my Huskers getting back on track and winning again with an anemic, but successful win against Baylor.This was a game that could have been ugly. Robert Griffin III, who was a QB promising a very good year for Baylor tore his ACL early in the year. Still, regardless of the reason for the win, a W is a W. This was also the game that we in North Texas Nebraskans worked very hard on. We sent 100 soldiers from Fort Hood to the game. I can't wait to hear how that went! I am inspired to move this to being a yearly thing, and to extend this to other states.
Now, on to the evening. For the second time I used the prosthetic makeup I bought from Scream Team and made myself up as Cornelius fom Planet of the Apes (Yes the original, not from Tim Burton's "re-imagining"). Chelsea stayed home with me this year and handed out candy. She was dressed as a zombie and had a graet time. I hope to get a picture of her up here soon. She looked great. She was stunned at how fun it was to stay home. She thought it was going to be boring, but she had a great time. There is very little else in this world that can bring joy to a parent than having a great time with one of their children.
So, today I am off to work at Kroger. I did get stung by the time change, but it only means I got up earlier than I should have. I am still not thrilled with Bush's silly extention of that, but it is just something I will have to deal with.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 01 November 2009 15:47 |
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Written by Steven T. Fricke
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Friday, 30 October 2009 18:13 |
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Cheney endorsed Hutchison and Palin endorsed Perry in the Texas gubernatorial election. So, that makes the choice much easier for me. Looks like Tom Schieffer is one step closer to my vote. Kinky... I would love to, but the last time I saw you in the debate it frightened me. Still, I am all for shaking things up, so keep going!
Of course, Republicans Larry Kilgore and Debra Medina have gotten completely lost in this so far, as has Democrat Hank Gilbert... And Libertarians Jeff Daiell, Kenneth Griffin and Steve Nichols... Wow... and also Independent Fran Cavanaugh.
We have seen our fair share of interesting campaigns in Texas, and have had some VERY bad governors. So how in the world do I make sure we don't get fooled again? I don't.
It boils down to this. I will make an informed decision. Sometimes that comes from peripheral resources. Such as endorsements. In this case, it confirmed what I really already knew. There is no way I will vote for Hutchison or Perry. I don't agree with their leadership on most every front, and Perry is, IMHO, starting to tinker on the edge of clinical insanity.
So, I will continue to listen, read and investigate. In the end, my candidate of choice will be the person I think best represents the Texas I want to see. It may be a person who I already know has no chance of winning, but that won't stop my vote from being counted. After, Dewey beat Truman... Right?
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 October 2009 18:28 |
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Written by Steven T. Fricke
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Saturday, 13 June 2009 16:48 |
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It is time for me to get serious about my plans to bicycle the Blue Ridge Parkway in the summer of 2011. I hope to be in Washington DC for Independence Day festivities, and then hit the road on the Skyline Drive and then on to the Blue Ridge. I am starting not only to get in shape for the trip, but also make plans of things to see and do. one sure stop: June Curry's house... For those of you who have never met The Cookie Lady, then you certainly have never cycled the Blue Ridge Parkway! So, now it's time to start checking out the National Park System for info on their campgrounds, getting books and literature, collecting websites, printing maps, contacting tour groups to see if we should go it alone and putting things on paper, because soon enough it will go from paper to pavement! |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 14:53 |
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Written by Steven T. Fricke
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Wednesday, 19 August 2009 00:00 |
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I am recovering well from the bicycle accident. I am a strong advocate of wearing a helmet, and that paid off again. I remember my head slamming to the ground, and there is little doubt that it would have been tragic. Chelsea said I took the full impact of the wreck on my head. I am still a little scraped up, and still a little sore, but I think I am ready to get back on the bike and have a ride tonight!
Jessica is well on her way to recovery from her surgery. Her back still hurts some, and she won't be able to start school on the first day (August 24th). Other than that, things are looking pretty good for her. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 16:24 |
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Written by Steven T. Fricke
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Thursday, 30 April 2009 13:59 |
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Using the word "acronym" when "initials" should be used.
It is simple. An acronym is a word which is form by initials. Examples:
Scuba: Self contained underwater breathing apparatus
Laser: Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
IKEA: Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd Fubar
Snafu: Systems normal, all fouled up
Fubar: Fouled up beyond all recognition
Examples of NOT acronyms:
CIA
FBI
I beg you! Stop using the word acronym when you mean initals! |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 June 2009 13:23 |
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