What it means to be Texan
Have you ever looked at a map of the world? Look at Texas with me just for a second. That picture, with the Panhandle and the Gulf Coast, and the Red River and the Rio Grande is as much a part of you as anything ever will be. As soon as anyone anywhere in the […]
My wife is a genious!
My wife never ceases to amaze me. This week we had trouble with our dryer. She did a little troubleshooting and figured out that one of 2 breakers was flipped. I didn’t spend much time on it, but I never would have guessed the breaker since the dryer would run. It just wouldn’t get hot. […]
10 Worst Work Habits
This is a good article I feel I should share on my blog because I run into a lot of these annoyances in my new job from various people. Not that I am perfect, because there is at least two of these that I need to be cautious of, but some of my coworkers could […]
Random Quotes
“Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.” – Thomas Jefferson “There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what happened. To be successful, be the person who makes things happen.”
Panoramic View of OU Stadium
This is a really cool 360 degree view of the University of Oklahoma football stadium and various shots around the stadium. It’s amazing to see how much has changed since I played football there. I guess a winning football team brings in alot more money and spurs big changes. http://host.newspin360.net/soonersportstour/
Is it really worth it?
Recently my friend Chris decided to upgrade his lawnmower. His next decision was how to disposed of the old mower, so he called me. I’m always eager to upgrade my stuff, but I have a tendency to collect the old stuff, as can be seen by the pile of stuff in my backyard. He brought […]
Funny Quotes from Will Rogers
A Great Man with an unusually wise sense of humor. Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following:
Top 10 Places I’d Like to Visit
This is the beginning of a Top 10 List of Places I’d Like to Visit. These are in no particular order… Mt McKinley, Denali National Park, Alaska Mt Everest, Nepal Orakei Korako, New Zealand – http://www.orakeikorako.co.nz/ Sydney, Australia Antarctica Bora Bora, French Polynesia Wiegele Heli Skiing
Our Lives are Defined…
The other night Emily and I were watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. There was a good quote in the movie. “Our lives are defined by opportunities. Even the ones we miss.”
Law-Abiding Citizens Ammo is at Risk
I’m a law-abiding citizen who owns firearms for my enjoyment. Last year, I purchased a Smith & Wesson MP15T (read AR-15 “assault rifle”). This weapon is a pleasure of mine. I enjoy taking it to my brother’s ranch and popping off a few rounds when I can. This new administration is however making it difficult […]