Father of Six

What a week. I started Monday morning with a 10 mile spin around the neighborhood. Then flew to SJC. Worked Tuesday through Thursday in Sunnyvale. Got a hell of a good spin work out in Tuesday evening at the gym. Didn’t feel so hot the rest of the week, so I bagged my workouts on Wednesday and Thursday.

Denver got a “blizzard” while I was gone. Work and all other stuff was out of whack .

I flew home Friday.

Saturday, I did the grocery shopping, dropped off the laundry, went to work, and went back home. Tami and I went to a birthday party that evening.

Sunday, went to Tim’s and talked about his interview.

Then did a 50 mile bike ride. I hung half a hundred on it.

Later Eric and others came over to celebrate Eric’s 25th birthday.

So …

What it looks like out my airline window on the way to California.

And this is what my favorite recipe – fish in a bag looks like.

This is what it looks like for two hours each way on every flight. – iPod, and the puzzle page.

And this is what Boomer, me, and Eric look like on Eric’s 25th birthday eve.

Check out Tami’s hand sign and Boomer’s Pitt State jersey.

You might know that I have a particularly strong dislike for LSU football. If you didn’t know, here’s your introduction: I hate LSU football.

They recently displayed yet another example of just exactly why I don’t like them in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. LSU (8-5) was playing Georgia Tech (9-4.)

The following incidents occurred in the 4th quarter.

Leading 38-3, with 9:37 left in the game, LSU ran a fake punt.

Still leading 38-3 and less than a minute left in the game, LSU’s STARTING QB was still in the game.

You’re a real class act, LSU.

Oh, and Happy New Year everyone.

The Worthington’s of West Centennial.

This photograph of Boomer sitting on our snowmobile sums up how cool it was to go to Winter Park and take a guided, 2 hour ride through trails and trees near the Continental Divide.

We started a new winter tradition two Sundays before Christmas in 2007.

The idea is to have each guest create an open face sandwich and name their tasty and visually appealing food item.

The Smørrebrød (originally smør og brød, meaning “butter and bread”) is a Danish word for the sandwich, and I’ve read that is an art form there.

This year’s guest list included me, Tami, Nana, Brittany, Mark, Danielle, Eric M., Amanda, Howie, Mary Becca, Andrew and Boomer.

Not that we were having a contest, but I decided that the too most “tasty and visually appealing food items” were done by Becca and Brittany.

Becca’s (pictured here) was named “The Chocolate Havarti Beef.” It was made of a slice of buttered and toasted potato bread, ranch dressing, roast beef, Havarti cheese, lettuce, dill pickles, and Hershey’s chocolate syrup.

Brit’s (pictured next) was named the “Silverware Downstairs.” It was made from a slice of buttered and toasted pumpernickel bread, sliced avocado, sliced boiled potato, slice apples, almond slivers, red and orange bell peppers, cucumber, radishes, pepperjack cheese, and Hershey’s chocolate syrup.

On a bitterly cold and snowy night, we all had a creative and tasty time.

Hello everyone.

A quick update.

Thanksgiving was nice. We went to Tim and Jeanne’s and had a wonderful afternoon. We missed Amanda as she was in Nebraska with her boyfriend and his family. (Ugh. Lame Bug-eaters.)

Tami and I are headed to San Jose this afternoon for an organizational off-site at the Seascape Resort in Aptos, California. It’s a nice little perk.

Anyone interested in College Football? If you are, you might know that there is still more controversy with the BCS. The system is flawed, and it seems that every year, yet another problem is uncovered. That is a process that needs an improvement and a mistake proofing focus. At any rate, it has allowed my beloved Oklahoma Sooners to play for the Big 12 Championship (against Booger Daniel and the Missouri Tigers.) BOOMER SOONER!

My new job is everything I expected it to be. I love going to work every day. And I love leading people to do their absolute best.

If I could ever find the time to spend some quality time with my brother Paul, I could not only catch up had have a great conversation about careers, strengths, and friends, but I could really make some much needed enhancements to this blog. (Like a “twitter” widget, for one.) Maybe over the Winter Holidays?

Everyone who reads me on Facebook, I really enjoy the interaction. It is so interesting to be plugged in to this age at what it offers.

I hope to give this blog a renewed energy in the coming weeks, or at least by the first of the new year, so thanks for being patient.

I don’t care who you are, where you’re from, or what music you like; everyone just has to watch this video on youtube.

(Show it full screen and turn it up.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0jRN6aFEXQ

Now tell me you’re not impressed. Never mind his unique-ness. That performance flat out SMOKED!