Sorry for headline, I'm a sucker for alliteration.But three things really chapped my ass today.
- Was out walking Eddie today at noon and it was cold (nice, sunny but cold) and walked by the elementary school that's a block from our house and the kids were outside for recess, no big deal right? What really bothered me was the fact that the air temp was like 35 degrees and there were more kids without coats (just sweatshirts) running around during recess. Where are the parents to tell them to wear their coats as they leave the house or even more so, where are the teachers to tell them to wear their coats at recess. Now I'm not one to tell people how to parent or teach, but seriously folks?
Secondly...I had to run back home after lunch to get a camera for the softball game and there were two people with strollers (a guy and a gal) coming off the trail. As I drove by them, I waved (I'm an Iowa farm boy, I wave at everyone) and they just started at me and almost looked annoyed at me as I waved at them. I was so close to rolling down my window and yelling at them to lighten up and telling them to lighten up, it's called a wave and when someone does it to them, you should do it back.
Finally, following supper tonight, I stopped by campus to wash my car and get some gas. As we drove by campus there were two punks that walked right throw the street and onto campus...No big deal right? Well the problem is, like five years ago someone walked across the street by campus was hit by a car and killed. Now this isn't that drastic, but as they walked, they didn't look either way for cars (I did stop). I gave my horn a quick honk, to tell the guys "Hey, you might want to look before you cross" and I was greeted with a the one finger salute. Now whatever, I don't care, but seriously, just care enough about yourself to look before you cross.
Okay, now that I seem like a grouchy old jerk, a couple of notes for you...
- Our softball coach, Lori Meyer, won her 800th game today. A couple of tidbits aboutMeyer... She is the winningest active collegiate coach (all divisions) in the state of Minnesota. During her tenure at Minnesota State, which covers more than a quarter of a century, Meyer has compiled a 800-536-3 (.579) record at Minnesota State and has coached 86.4 percent of MSU’s 925 victories in program history.
Finally, as you both know, Lisa and I both enjoy TV shows... If you aren't watching Parenthood, check it out, probably my favorite hour long (serious type) show on television. Secondly, if 30 Rock isn't the best comedy on TV it's close. And the Big Bang Theory might be 1a.
Okay, lots of random stuff, but that's what I've got.
In the words of Mr. Jon Larsen, what do you think? :)
4 comments:
Thank you for the ode to Mr. Larsen!
1. You should wave back if someone waves at you! My uncle Steve always says if we meet someone in the boat that waves, "they must be from Iowa. Everybody in Iowa waves."
2. Impressive about your softball coach. She's obviously a huge part of the program.
3. We love 30 Rock! It's so strange, but funny at the same time. Aaron loves the Big Bang Theory...I hate it! The main character (in my opinion) is annoying. Seriously Scott.
4. Do you watch Rules of Engagement on Mondays? If not, you should, it's one of our faves.
That's what I think! :)
Jamie... Not a big rules of engagement fan, but will be really happy when CBS puts Accidentaly on Purpose back in that slot... (Great, great show with jenna altman).
I.LOVE.SHELDON! Big Bang is great (not quiet 30 Rock great, but great). Sheldon cracks my stuff up every week. Lisa didn't like him at first either but now she does. Buh-zinga.
Have you ever watched Modern Family on ABC? I absolutely love it. I don't watch much tv but this is one show I will sit down for weekly. Ryan loves that stupid Big Bang show too. Must be a buy thing.
As for your other comments, yes, you sound like a grouchy old fart but I have a tendency lately to feel that way myself. :)
must be a college thing... darn kids anyway. I have to drive through campus every morning and more than once I have squealed the brakes avoiding a disaster!
Totally agree with you on the waving. Probably one of the things I love most about going 'home'.
I too, love Parenthood. The characters are so real and I have gotten a lot out of each episode thus far. It's nice to have a show that JR and I can agree on too! There is just something to be said about a "dis"functional family! Oh, and I agree with Jamie and Angie, Big Bang Theory is annoying. Sheldon kinda freaks me out! :)
Nice to see you writing again!
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