tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53957821827581056082011-07-31T03:49:26.274-05:00A place to think. Observations on Life. Musings on Marriage/Relationships. Thoughts on Kids/Parenting. Texas Food Explorations. Music that I love. And Sports. And no politics.El Jefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478728235247648427noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5395782182758105608.post-10672637399980696752009-08-27T13:49:00.007-05:002009-08-27T14:27:23.280-05:00

It is no surprise that in Austin the Longhorns reign supreme. It's the only place I've ever been where entire sporting goods stores are dedicated just to the Burnt Orange. I thought that was odd at first. Wouldn't people want a bit of variety or assume that maybe there were people who would also buy Oklahoma, Texas Tech, or Texas A&M stuff too?Now I am understanding a bit better.It's not that

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This 17 year old kid is the youngest to sail solo around the world. He's almost into it a year now. Inspiring. Especially how his perspective on life is so much bigger for having done it.http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=4233223 Check out the blog too. Cool.http://www.zacsunderland.com/blog/

El Jefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478728235247648427noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5395782182758105608.post-43189282367806015472009-03-10T00:14:00.004-05:002009-03-10T11:59:32.366-05:00

I like movies. I like to buy movies mostly. Then I can watch them. Whenever. I. Want. New releases, old movies, (admittedly) mostly guy movies. Sometimes I buy them even when I haven't seen them yet. Just because the trailer looks cool or it has actors I like or like to look at. Trish hates when I buy movies. She says we should watch them first to make sure they're worth buying. Otherwise

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This is my favorite picture. That's me in the background deciding if I'm going to stand by as an observer in life or if I am going to jump in and make it happen. In "The Alchemist", Paolo Coelho explores this struggle we all face in fulfilling our dreams and in dealing with the various faces of fear that would sabotage us along the way. Sometimes we fear to fail. We can't bear the idea of

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Move over Bob Wiley! Christmas '08 was awesome at the Harward's. Instead of stuff we opted for time and activities. Trish will add pictures I'm sure but here are the highlights for me:Where: Rockport TX then home for moreWhen: Dec 22nd - Jan 3rd Highlights: - Homemade gift exchange on Christmas Eve - Blake riding his new ripstick while shooting passing objects with his new airsoft gun -

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This year everything is a bit upside down. I've been traveling 3 of the 4 weeks of the month and finally, today, is a day to be home. So before it gets any later, I wanted to tell my wife Happy Anniversary and here's to 15 more! And thank you for helping me to learn some important lessons about myself, life, women, kids, etc.15 Lessons I've Learned Through Marriage:1) There is no bad day of

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Event: Seeing The Eagles in concert December 1, 2008Time on the road to get to the concert: 3 1/2 hoursTime waiting for this concert: 20 yearsPerson who convinced me to go: My love - thank you Trish.Average number of beers consumed per person: 17Number of beers consumed by me: 0Number of drunk guys that passed out on my row: 2Average age of the audience: 50Average emotional age of the audience

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Things are crazy here and I'm needing some amusement. So, I present some random musical thoughts. Here are my top 3 awards for distinguished song lyrics:#3 - Deep Thought Award:"I Believe the Children Are Our Future..." - (Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love of All) Hmmmmmmm. You know, she's right! If you think about it, I guess the children really ARE our future. As opposed to the

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Have you ever been in a restaurant or at a bookstore, or on a park bench and seen a happy senior couple sitting quietly together? One of the greatest things to see, in my opinion. I am always struck by the wisdom, humility and calm in their eyes.So, when I see a couple like that I smile and wish I could look through their lives and soak up the lessons they've learned. What could they teach me

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I grew up with a great Dad. He taught me about what is important. He works hard. He is honest. He loves my Mom. He loves his kids. He loves the Lord.He is one of my heroes.One of the things I have really come to appreciate about my Dad and others like him is his optimism. Seeing the world as a glass half full is a gift - and a secret to happiness. I love to be around optimistic people.In order to

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Yep. This post is about exactly what you think it is. Sex education: How to handle this topic with the kids. That is what you were thinking, right?Like many parents I was a bit nervous about all of this. Not because I didn't want to talk about it but because I didn't know how much to talk about. I didn't want to freak them out. (Maddy), or give them any ideas (Blake).So, after much consideration

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Since we are perfect parents I thought I would share the secret to our success with our kids. You may have seen this floating around. It is my idea completely. Don't try to steal the rights or I'll sue. (Unless you are my sister Taunna. Then just thanks for forwarding this to me.)Here it is:Tough Love vs. Spanking - Good ArgumentMost people think it improper to spank children, so I have tried

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OK Cade. This one's for you.So, one of the greatest experiences of my life has the been the chance to participate in competitive sports. From the time I was 7 or 8 I have played sports. Soccer then basketball (till I realized that a 5' 7" center isn't that desireable later in life), then wrestling, and football.Here, in no necessary order, are the top 9 things I love about sports and mostly

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As all three of my readers know, I was raised in a musical home, around talented people, who sing, dance, play instruments, record music of their own, etc. I was brought up to believe that music is not only a good thing - but a cool thing. I'm grateful that The Thing to be a part of (along with sports and all the normal stuff) at my high school was choir. I learned to read music, play piano,

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The best person in my life was born tomorrow. This is for her. Happy Birthday Trish. I love you.A few years ago I met my wife. I really started to like her when, on a date with my family no less, we started playing Killer Frisbee and she started knocking people down to make a catch. It was the point of the game, after all. Very cool. A hot girl. And a tough girl. And a fun girl. After that

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A couple of years ago Trish introduced me to the blogging world. Since then, she and her family and friends have started their own blogs. From her blog I have learned that my wife is a great writer and quite profound. I am learning things about her that I didn't know. Also, I love her vulnerability and humor. I consider that a gift. So thanks. I am a lucky man.Well, I have decided to join the

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