Monthly Archives: March 2006

In a funk at work…

I have just about hit a career low in terms of how I have felt about my work.  Ideally, you want to do meaningful work that is interesting and have some fun doing it.  Unfortunately, it seems the environment I … Continue reading

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Aggies better than Duke?

Last week, the Aggies lose by a point to LSU.  This week LSU beats Duke by 8.  So by the transitive property of math, A&M would have beaten Duke by 7 tonight.  Seriously, I do think A&M’s tenacious defense would … Continue reading

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Who can beat them?

Its no wonder my Aggies couldn’t beat Texas.  Just look closely at the picture to see their defensive secret weapon!

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Lowe's Customer (Un)service

Suzanne and I continue to add refinements to our house — its Extreme Makeover: Married Edition!  So the latest project is getting new countertops. As we were disappointed by Home Depot in our island installation, we decided to try Lowe’s.  … Continue reading

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King of the Rain

Having a Counting Crows kinda weekend here in Dallas.

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Stay Sober in Irving Bars!

This story from last weekend: Irving police have taken their fight against drunken driving to a new level. Irving officers and state agents targeted 36 bars and clubs Friday and arrested some allegedly intoxicated patrons before they departed the businesses. … Continue reading

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CBS needs to get a clue

This may sound like sour grapes since I’m in a foul mood from the Aggie loss, but I feel I must publicly criticize CBS for its broadcast coverage of this game today. In the Dallas market, no other game is … Continue reading

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They knew we were there; Aggies lose

Earlier in the day, I was listening to the radio as the analysts were busy assessing the prospects of Duke in the next round.  At the time, Duke had advanced to the next round and awaited the winner of the … Continue reading

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Tragedy in Kauai

Normally the words I write about Kauai describe my complete fascination with its beauty and the inner contentment I feel while I am there.  So it is quite different to associate "tragedy" with Kauai.  But such is the case today. … Continue reading

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Aggies Win!

Billy Gillispie brought the team to the arena today to watch the entire day’s schedule of games.  The first game started at 11am CST and the Aggies finally took the court at 9pm CST.  The intent was obviously to give … Continue reading

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