Farewell, dear friend.
Sad news: I learned that one of my closest college buddies, Matt Clancy, died quite suddenly, and of course unexpetedly, over the past week from a heart problem. He leaves behind a wife and two children in Vermont.
I knew Matt from my first year of college, and he was one of my housemates the last two years at the U of Dayton.
Anytime I think of jazz saxaphone players, or Vermont, I'll think of him.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Dusty Baker
The Reds hired Dusty Baker as their new skipper yesterday. I have to admit that I was one of the many holding out hopes for either LaRussa or Torre. However, looking at it more deeply, Dusty Baker makes sense: GM Krivsky is in the last year of his contract, Reds fans have run out of patience with owner Castellini, and Baker needs to redeem himself and prove that the 2006 Cubs season wasn't a fluke. It all combines for an atmosphere where the Reds MUST reach the playoffs in 2008 if Krivsky wants to keep his job, Castellini wants to keep the fans happy, and Baker ever wants to manage again anywhere else. I hear that Baker, as a 'player's manager' might be able to woo top players that other managers might not. On to 2008!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Odd first quarter in football
UC is a Top 20 team. Go figure. If they win against Rutgers this weekend, it could get even better.
OSU isn't quite what they were last year, but with their loyal following and the umpteen million bowl games out there, they'll make one.
Elder probably needs to win out for the rest of the season to make the playoffs. But they could possibly do it.
The Bengals probably need to win out for the rest of the season to make the playoffs, but probably won't do it. Their defense is bad; much worse than even anyone originally thought. Yikes.
OSU isn't quite what they were last year, but with their loyal following and the umpteen million bowl games out there, they'll make one.
Elder probably needs to win out for the rest of the season to make the playoffs. But they could possibly do it.
The Bengals probably need to win out for the rest of the season to make the playoffs, but probably won't do it. Their defense is bad; much worse than even anyone originally thought. Yikes.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Most deflating loss ever
It might not have been the franchise's most significant loss ever, but it might have been the most disturbing.
In a year where Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis probably needs to go deep into the playoffs to preserve his job, and in a year that might be the last best chance the Bengals will have to make the playoffs for some years to come, the Bengals lost Sunday, 51-45.
To the Browns.
In a year where Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis probably needs to go deep into the playoffs to preserve his job, and in a year that might be the last best chance the Bengals will have to make the playoffs for some years to come, the Bengals lost Sunday, 51-45.
To the Browns.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kings Island
Went to Kings Island over the weekend with Sarah, the kids, and some friends.
Wonderful weather, kids had TONS of fun in Nickelodeon Universe (all the kiddie rides) and as it turns out Fiona loves rollercoasters almost more than Mom! As for Dad (me) I rode the best rollercoaster in all the world (The Beast) and had tons of fun myself. Ate LaRosa's Pizza along International Street. Shared Graeter's with the kids. A fun time, as they say, was had by all, and the kids have been talking about it all week.
Wonderful weather, kids had TONS of fun in Nickelodeon Universe (all the kiddie rides) and as it turns out Fiona loves rollercoasters almost more than Mom! As for Dad (me) I rode the best rollercoaster in all the world (The Beast) and had tons of fun myself. Ate LaRosa's Pizza along International Street. Shared Graeter's with the kids. A fun time, as they say, was had by all, and the kids have been talking about it all week.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Family
Two life-changing family events within the past week.
On a very sad note:
My grandmother, Ruth Dahlenburg, matriarch of the family, passed away over the weekend. She had been ill (heart) for some time. Services 9/5/07 at St. Agnes in Ft. Wright. She led a full and productive life, having 12 children (including my mom), serving on numerous boards and leading many volunteer activities. I remember her as the strong leader of her family, opinionated, and always pushing people to be their best.
On a lighter note:
On the other side of the family, my cousin Johnny got married Saturday night. Yes, it was a milestone weekend for sure. The whole Halloran side of the family was there, with the mass at St. Peter in Chains and the reception at the Newport Syndicate. One of the largest wedding receptions I've been to in a long, long time, if not ever. They pulled out all the stops, and it was very well done. Congratulations, Johnny!
On a very sad note:
My grandmother, Ruth Dahlenburg, matriarch of the family, passed away over the weekend. She had been ill (heart) for some time. Services 9/5/07 at St. Agnes in Ft. Wright. She led a full and productive life, having 12 children (including my mom), serving on numerous boards and leading many volunteer activities. I remember her as the strong leader of her family, opinionated, and always pushing people to be their best.
On a lighter note:
On the other side of the family, my cousin Johnny got married Saturday night. Yes, it was a milestone weekend for sure. The whole Halloran side of the family was there, with the mass at St. Peter in Chains and the reception at the Newport Syndicate. One of the largest wedding receptions I've been to in a long, long time, if not ever. They pulled out all the stops, and it was very well done. Congratulations, Johnny!
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