Forgive the delay on this posting. There was almost no internet service in the Arctic where I was the last week and a half. Hence, no Arctic postings either. Hope to have those starting tomorrow.
Recognize the guys above? Team Four Investigative Dynamo Jim Parsons, and Stephen Colbert of the “Colbert Report,” showing off their Peabody awards [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Steelers and Jim Parsons Hit it out of the Park
June 29, 2008
One week later, Pens Fever Still high
June 12, 2008
A week ago tonight, this was the scene. Heartbreaking for the fans, the players, management and ownership–yet stirring, encouraging, and touching.
Just before I took this, the Pens had saluted the crowd, and they roared back their appreciation and affection. Then the celebration began. I turned to Guy Junker, and commented on my surprise that the [...]
A Week-End Of Loss
June 10, 2008
He had a laugh that shook the room. Just the way he must have shaken opposing quarterbacks. That 70″s Super Bowl Front Four was a fearsome force . Yet Dwight White was the nicest, friendliest guy you would ever want to meet.
I had served on a board with his wife, Karen, who is smart, [...]
pens, penguins and DVE
June 4, 2008
The last time we won the Cup, these two guys were together on the team. Now, coincidentally, they are both hockey broadcasters. Bob Errey for the Pens, and Larry Murphy, for the Redwings. Murphy is now in the Hockey Hall of Fame, and played on two more Stanley Cup winning teams–yes, you guessed it. The [...]
