younger days

Recurring Dreams (MM #1736)

Most of us have recurring dreams. For some people it’s memories of their school days for others something completely different. I have a recurring dream, and it always comes back around the holidays…

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Only A Spectator (MM #1731)

Some of my earliest memories involve basketball. I’ve been around the basketball court most of my life, but over the years I’ve become only a spectator. I played in high school then moved on to the broadcast booth. Now, my nephews are playing ball and that’s actually an odd feeling for me…

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Wonderful Problem To Have (MM #1708)

I was just thinking back to my younger days and some of the lonely holidays I’d prefer to forget. Fortunately with all the family and friends in our life we never have to worry about being alone on the holidays. In fact we had numerous Thanksgiving dinner invitations. And that’s a wonderful problem to have…

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Pizza Rolls (MM #1690)

Growing up we always seemed to have pizza rolls in our freezer. They were the perfect snack. They were just like pizza, but bite sized. I forgot how addictive they were. So instead of ordering a pizza for dinner recently, I opted for…

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In The Blink Of An Eye (MM #1684)

It’s truly amazing how life can fly by in the blink of an eye. Today my wife Susan and I celebrate our 18th anniversary. Many people thought it would never last. We have one of those relationships that most people don’t understand. I think that’s because people think that they really know both of us,…

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Cheap Plastic Masks (MM #1683)

I talk about it almost every year. I’ve never been a fan of Halloween. As a kid I liked candy, but never liked Trick or Treating. And it all probably started with those cheap plastic masks…

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An Old Red Bolo Tie (MM #1679)

The other day I posted a picture of myself wearing an old red bolo tie. The reason I say old red bolo tie is because I still have it hanging in my closet. So naturally I took a picture to compare skinny young Kevin to old fat Kevin…

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Those Loud Mufflers (MM #1675)

It might be a sign of maturity, or perhaps me just getting older. But in recent years I found that I can’t stand those loud mufflers that the kids put on their cars. It’s supposed to make them perform better, at least that’s the excuse…

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Gonna Be A Wild Day (MM #1659)

It’s gonna be a wild day. And when I say wild, I mean ‘wild card’. The Chicago Cubs are in the post season…sort of. Technically they have to win today to be in the playoffs. Many of my extended family members are feeling a bit stressed…

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Feeling Fourteen Again (MM #1656)

Today, for a brief moment I was feeling fourteen again. I just saw today’s date and instantly a vivid picture comes to mind. You do know what today is, don’t you?

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