Note: This column originally appeared in the Dec. 30, 2006 edition of the Topeka Capital-Journal. At the time, I worked on the Page 2 project for the Capital-Journal and had a regular sports column, which was recognized as one of the most popular in Topeka in the newspaper’s annual “Best of Topeka” special section. It’s […]
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Note: Written June 23, 2019, six weeks before Dad went to Heaven … Maybe the only way you can get my father to sit still for two hours to watch a movie: Late-stage bone cancer. That was our visit Saturday as he pushes through the final few months of his life. It’s not that Dad
Dad and movies: Two hours is too long to sit around (unless it’s ‘Lonesome Dove’) Read More »
I’m not Clark Griswold. I don’t have the time, energy or insanity to dig up a 20-foot tree or staple 10,000 Christmas lights to our house. As an introvert who treasures privacy, I’d rather sleep in Cousin Eddie’s RV than invite the entire family to crash in our place for a week. But, man,
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Conference realignment. Like the jello of the month club, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. I had no idea when I wrote this blog, then this one, that we’d have a trilogy. But, thanks to Missouri, we get a part three. Much like Nebraska last summer and Texas A&M a few weeks ago, plenty
“Meltdown: The Collapse of the Big 12” casting call Read More »
Texas and Kansas State move up in the rankings, but both face crucial tests in their second week of Big 12 play. This week’s rankings are brought to you by “Superbad.” 1. OKLAHOMA (4-0, 1-0) | LAST WEEK: Defeated Ball State 62-6 | THIS WEEK: Vs. Texas THE RUB: Poor Ball State. Up next, the
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I used to be afraid of the gym. It can be an intimidating place. Mainly, though, I hated the thought of everybody looking at the fat guy. I did all my weight training at home. That all changed in August … by accident. A co-worker’s husband asked if I’d check out the Student Recreation and Wellness
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An undefeated start for the Big 12 (minus-3) in Week One. Enjoy it while you can, because this league isn’t going to be around much longer. This week’s rankings are brought to you by the comedy classic Kingpin, circa 1996. As always, the weekly rankings don’t reflect my predictions for the season, simply how the teams performed last
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I snicker every time I sit down to write one of these, mainly because to attach my words to expertise on this subject seems a little silly. I’m leaning more toward believing a lot of guys are just dumb. Anyway, here a few more tips (that’s what she said): THE DOORS … OPEN THEM Chivalry’s
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I debated writing this. I mean, I’m sure as hell not an expert on the subject. But I figured it might not only inspire somebody, but also motivate me to keep going. So what am I talking about? Dancing … In all seriousness, fitness … OK, OK, I’d spoken with Shana about writing a fitness
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As promised, the Big 12 pop culture blog is back. We begin with my 2011 football predictions, the Star Wars edition … OKLAHOMA | PROJECTION: 11-1 (9-0) | KEY GAME: SEPT. 17 AT FLORIDA STATE REAL-TIME PREDICTION: The prohibitive favorite in the conference and to win the national championship. Anything less than a conference title
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