Life

The news of Mike Kudla’s passing was a swift punch to the gut on a humid July morning.   After reading a text from another teammate asking if, “I had heard about Kudes”, it was highly unlikely the news was good, but never did I expect that he had passed away. It seemed almost surreal…

Father’s Day for so many men means a day at the golf course with their dad, possibly watching the US Open, and usually bungling through a difficult gift selection and expression of feelings. Men in America, or maybe men in general have a terrible time expressing their feelings… especially when it comes to talking about…

After properly planning where to stay and setting realistic workout expectation during your stay. The last and most important element of any healthy lifestyle is diet.   “You CAN’T out train a bad diet”   From 6 to almost 26 I could eat just about anything I want with no noticeable change in my appearance.…

Vacation is a time to relax… I get it as much as anyone.   With four kids, a job and a number of other interests in my life, when there’s a chance to kick back and relax I take it. But I am super routine and breaking it gives me the chills. So vacation is…

Summer is here… and that means the start of vacation season. Summer is about vacations, beers and BBQ for most… and I am no different. Anytime I have the chance to kick back and enjoy some libations with friends is a pleasure. Summer is my favorite season because there is always a good time to…

For the nearly the past decade my family and I have been traveling south to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida for the Fourth of July weekend. The week is always eventful as my wife and I are able to rendezvous with old friends from across the country. Relaxing on the beach and sharing old stories is…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Not only is Christmas upon us, but football will be available nearly every day. Whether it’s a random college bowl game or your favorite NFL squad battling for a playoff spot, there will be games available almost every night of the week. For many of the players…

While baseball may be America’s pastime, Football has become America’s game. It is a game that Americans love to watch, and whether it is the NFL, NCAA, or even just high school, people turn out in droves to watch young men compete. It is a game that is unlike anything else in world. It is…

Maybe I am a bit old school, but I hold the belief that America is the greatest nation in the world. It provides limitless opportunities for those who have the desire to pursue them. “The pursuit of happiness” is quoted in the Declaration of Independence and any American can chase that dream to the ends…