Northwestern beats Indiana University! Are you kidding me? Talk about sinking to the bottom of the barrel, IU is there.
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How embarrassing!!!
The first Saturday in May is the community garage sale. ALL of my IU apparel will be given away on that Saturday, unless I burn it first!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
How Was Your Week?
How was your week? That question was asked of me this past Saturday. Right off the bat, I said, "It was good." I wasn't really even thinking about the answer I was giving, I just quickly remembered there wasn't nothing that was pressing on my mind. "Well," said the nice lady, "I've been praying for you and your family this week!" Whoa! Let me re-think my answer then, I thought!
As I thought about it, my week was a really GREAT one.
The lady explained to me her deacon at our church had a prayer schedule and my family was on the list of people to pray for that week. After thinking about that, I realized my week was one of the best weeks I had had in a long, long, long, time.
I thought it was very thoughtful for Juanita to take time out of her day to think of me and my family, and include us in her daily prayers. I'm going to check, but I pretty sure Ron and Juanita will have a great week this week, as they have been included in my daily prayers!
As I thought about it, my week was a really GREAT one.
The lady explained to me her deacon at our church had a prayer schedule and my family was on the list of people to pray for that week. After thinking about that, I realized my week was one of the best weeks I had had in a long, long, long, time.
I thought it was very thoughtful for Juanita to take time out of her day to think of me and my family, and include us in her daily prayers. I'm going to check, but I pretty sure Ron and Juanita will have a great week this week, as they have been included in my daily prayers!
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Robert Montgomery Knight
“The General” as most Indiana fans know him, retired on February 4, 2008. At that time I didn’t think that was the last we would hear of him, and I was right! Bob Knight’s name is now being tossed around all over the sports and news networks as a possibility as the next head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs! Georgia is in the Southeastern Conference with Arkansas (John Pelphrey), Florida (Billy Donovan), and Kentucky (Billy Gillispie)! I can already play out in my mind the match ups with these teams and coaches! LSU is also in the SEC. When Mr. Knight was coaching at Indiana, they met LSU in the regional finals, back when Shaquille O’Neal was a stand out there. IU stopped O’Neal and won the game, but there was controversy. It would be awesome to have some rivalry back in the college game, with Mr. Knight right in the middle of it all!
Coach Knight has won 902 games, more than any other NCAA Division I head coach. From 1971-2000, he coached at Indiana University. He led the Hoosiers to 3 NCAA Championships, 1 NIT, 11 Big Ten Conference Championships, and in 1984 he coached the Olympic Team who won the gold medal for the United States!
In 1976, the Hoosiers, under the direction of Coach Knight, were 32-0 for the entire season, winning the NCAA Championship as the only team to go the entire season undefeated. That feat has yet to be repeated and probably never will (IMHO). Tom Crean is now the head coach of the Hoosiers. They have lost 11 straight games, are 0-8 in the Big Ten, and stand at 5-15 overall. (this will be a topic for another BLOG at another time)
IU’s president in 2000 was Myles Brand. On September 10, 2000, Brand relieved Mr. Knight of his duties when he refused to retire. After a year off, he accepted the head coaching job at Texas Tech. As the Red Raiders head coach, Mr. Knight averaged 21 wins per season.
Georgia is buzzing about the possibility of The General turning their program around. The players are excited as well. Sources close to Bob Knight say he’s interested. If you happen to read this Mr. Knight, please say you’ll coach again!
Coach Knight has won 902 games, more than any other NCAA Division I head coach. From 1971-2000, he coached at Indiana University. He led the Hoosiers to 3 NCAA Championships, 1 NIT, 11 Big Ten Conference Championships, and in 1984 he coached the Olympic Team who won the gold medal for the United States!
In 1976, the Hoosiers, under the direction of Coach Knight, were 32-0 for the entire season, winning the NCAA Championship as the only team to go the entire season undefeated. That feat has yet to be repeated and probably never will (IMHO). Tom Crean is now the head coach of the Hoosiers. They have lost 11 straight games, are 0-8 in the Big Ten, and stand at 5-15 overall. (this will be a topic for another BLOG at another time)
IU’s president in 2000 was Myles Brand. On September 10, 2000, Brand relieved Mr. Knight of his duties when he refused to retire. After a year off, he accepted the head coaching job at Texas Tech. As the Red Raiders head coach, Mr. Knight averaged 21 wins per season.
Georgia is buzzing about the possibility of The General turning their program around. The players are excited as well. Sources close to Bob Knight say he’s interested. If you happen to read this Mr. Knight, please say you’ll coach again!
Monday, February 02, 2009
A Little Inconvenience?
Ok, so our little burg received some measurable snow this past week, with about an inch of ice to go along with it! I really enjoyed our first measurable snow of the winter season and got some good pictures of the beautiful, white stuff! (I’ll share them in another post later). Today’s temperature is suppose to reach 36 degrees, tonight is 17 degrees with a 30% chance of some flurries. On Tuesday afternoon the snow showers and flurries increase to 40% in the afternoon. So, sit tight folks, we might be getting some more! Yah!
It is already getting old listening to the complaints from folks about the trash pick-up from last week. The county was under a level one emergency, which meant only emergency personnel were allowed on the roads. Later, our county switched to a level two, which allowed emergency personnel and people on the road who were traveling to and from work. With our trash trucks coming from Columbus, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, they weren’t able to make it here.
Each morning I called Rumpke and spoke with Julie in dispatch to see if anyone was coming. Each morning she informed me they couldn’t make it. Actually, on Thursday, two trucks attempted to come here from Columbus, but turned around due to the bad roads and weather conditions.
This week our trash will be picked up on Tuesday. Our recycling materials will be picked up the following Tuesday, since we are on an every-other-week schedule. You would think residents would be grateful for the attempt the Rumpke employees made. Well, if you think that, you’re thinking wrong!
I’ve had one customer this morning, Sammy, who was a blessing. He asked when they would get his trash and I told him tomorrow. That was fine with him. He would set his recyclables back till next week. “No problem,” he said. Oh, if we just had more ‘Sammy’s’ in the world.
The customer before him, his initials is B.S., wanted to know "WHEN IS MY TRASH GOING TO BE PICKED UP!” I told him it would be tomorrow. Again, he shouted, “WHAT ABOUT MY RECYCLABLES?” Well, Mr. B.S., they will be picked up the following week, on February 10. Again, with my fingers in my ears, he screams, “WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO WITH MY RECYCLABLES TILL THEN?” Before I had a chance to answer his question, he answered himself. He said he would just bag it, and set it out with the normal trash. I didn’t have the heart to tell him to make sure not to go over the weekly limit, as it wouldn’t be picked up!
Another customer this morning had the gull to ask if the trash charge would be discounted this month, since they missed a week! OMG, I thought! My response was since the trash truck will run tomorrow, they will pick up last week’s missed trash, along with this week. Some people just totally amuse me!
I’ve heard the saying, “Stick around, things will change.” That is pertaining to the weather. It does change quite often. One thing I can count on of never changing is some people’s attitudes! Those, I feel sorry for!
It is already getting old listening to the complaints from folks about the trash pick-up from last week. The county was under a level one emergency, which meant only emergency personnel were allowed on the roads. Later, our county switched to a level two, which allowed emergency personnel and people on the road who were traveling to and from work. With our trash trucks coming from Columbus, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, they weren’t able to make it here.
Each morning I called Rumpke and spoke with Julie in dispatch to see if anyone was coming. Each morning she informed me they couldn’t make it. Actually, on Thursday, two trucks attempted to come here from Columbus, but turned around due to the bad roads and weather conditions.
This week our trash will be picked up on Tuesday. Our recycling materials will be picked up the following Tuesday, since we are on an every-other-week schedule. You would think residents would be grateful for the attempt the Rumpke employees made. Well, if you think that, you’re thinking wrong!
I’ve had one customer this morning, Sammy, who was a blessing. He asked when they would get his trash and I told him tomorrow. That was fine with him. He would set his recyclables back till next week. “No problem,” he said. Oh, if we just had more ‘Sammy’s’ in the world.
The customer before him, his initials is B.S., wanted to know "WHEN IS MY TRASH GOING TO BE PICKED UP!” I told him it would be tomorrow. Again, he shouted, “WHAT ABOUT MY RECYCLABLES?” Well, Mr. B.S., they will be picked up the following week, on February 10. Again, with my fingers in my ears, he screams, “WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO WITH MY RECYCLABLES TILL THEN?” Before I had a chance to answer his question, he answered himself. He said he would just bag it, and set it out with the normal trash. I didn’t have the heart to tell him to make sure not to go over the weekly limit, as it wouldn’t be picked up!
Another customer this morning had the gull to ask if the trash charge would be discounted this month, since they missed a week! OMG, I thought! My response was since the trash truck will run tomorrow, they will pick up last week’s missed trash, along with this week. Some people just totally amuse me!
I’ve heard the saying, “Stick around, things will change.” That is pertaining to the weather. It does change quite often. One thing I can count on of never changing is some people’s attitudes! Those, I feel sorry for!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
It's Started
Tuesday was my BIG day. No, I'm not talking about the swearing in of our president Barack. I've heard enough of that the last three days. I'm talking about my first day back to class in about 10 years! It was exciting. One of my best friends asked me if I was nervous. My answer was 'no', but as I was driving to Columbus last night, the closer I got to the school, I will have to admit, I was getting a few butterflies in my stomach.
I was the first to arrive, so I had my choice of the best seat in the room. Just like at church on Sunday, the front row remained open ;-) There are several other ladies in my class. Surprisingly, I'm not the oldest, but I'm not the youngest either. A couple ladies were teachers at Ivy Tech and were attending the class to enhance their skills.
I'm really excited about my new adventure. Added to my already overloaded schedule, I'm now squeezing in six different classes from now until the end of March. Bess is our instructor for the class, and taught us lots of new and different things the very first night! I couldn't believe how quickly the two hours passed. Before I knew it, it was time to go home for the evening.
My next class isn't until next Monday, but I'm ready to go back already!
I was the first to arrive, so I had my choice of the best seat in the room. Just like at church on Sunday, the front row remained open ;-) There are several other ladies in my class. Surprisingly, I'm not the oldest, but I'm not the youngest either. A couple ladies were teachers at Ivy Tech and were attending the class to enhance their skills.
I'm really excited about my new adventure. Added to my already overloaded schedule, I'm now squeezing in six different classes from now until the end of March. Bess is our instructor for the class, and taught us lots of new and different things the very first night! I couldn't believe how quickly the two hours passed. Before I knew it, it was time to go home for the evening.
My next class isn't until next Monday, but I'm ready to go back already!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
History
Most Americans, and probably millions of others around the world, had their eyes on the computer screen, or were watching the television somewhere today as Barack Obama was sworn into office as our 44th president of the United States. The conservations I had at lunch today brought back some memories of years ago. Someone, younger than me, made a statement about not remembering past inaugural celebrations.
I remember way back in 1981 when Jimmy Carter was the out-going president and Ronald Reagan was the newly elected president being sworn into office. This was during the Iran hostage crisis, and as Jimmy Carter stood on the steps of the helicopter for his farewell flight as the former president, I recall the news anchor telling us the hostages had just been released from captivity in Iran.
I sit here and wonder about 25-30 years from now, when we have another inauguration celebration, what I will remember about today and what I will be able to share during a lunch conservation.
I remember way back in 1981 when Jimmy Carter was the out-going president and Ronald Reagan was the newly elected president being sworn into office. This was during the Iran hostage crisis, and as Jimmy Carter stood on the steps of the helicopter for his farewell flight as the former president, I recall the news anchor telling us the hostages had just been released from captivity in Iran.
I sit here and wonder about 25-30 years from now, when we have another inauguration celebration, what I will remember about today and what I will be able to share during a lunch conservation.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Harlem Basketball is Still Popular
I was lucky enough to answer a trivia question on Friday afternoon and won four tickets to the world tour of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, who were playing Sunday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky at Freedom Hall.
Of course, the Globetrotters I remember, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon, Marques Haynes, and Sweet Lou Dunbar, have since retired and a new team of Globetrotters wear the uniform. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the Sunday afternoon and actually laughed out loud several times.
Some of the tricks they did several years ago, they still do today. The fans still laugh and enjoy those same tricks. The famous water bucket is still funny today, as it was 35+ years ago. First, one of the Globetrotters wants a drink of water, another player knocks it out of his hand, one of the players decides to go get another drink. This time he gets a bucket of water. Accidentally, it gets thrown in the face of the official. With the official irritated, he begins chasing the Globetrotter. Like always, the Globetrotter gets another bucket of water, and begins chasing the official. As the official ducks, the bucket of water is thrown into the crowd, only it's not water, the bucket is filled with confetti. The crowd 'thinks' they are getting drenched, and duck for cover. Same joke for the past 35+ years, same outcome, same laughter.
The Globetrotters are introduced:
The Globetrotters play their theme song, Sweet Georgia Brown and perform their magic circle:
Just like over 20,000 times before, the Globetrotters beat the Washington Generals 74-69.
Of course, the Globetrotters I remember, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon, Marques Haynes, and Sweet Lou Dunbar, have since retired and a new team of Globetrotters wear the uniform. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the Sunday afternoon and actually laughed out loud several times.
Some of the tricks they did several years ago, they still do today. The fans still laugh and enjoy those same tricks. The famous water bucket is still funny today, as it was 35+ years ago. First, one of the Globetrotters wants a drink of water, another player knocks it out of his hand, one of the players decides to go get another drink. This time he gets a bucket of water. Accidentally, it gets thrown in the face of the official. With the official irritated, he begins chasing the Globetrotter. Like always, the Globetrotter gets another bucket of water, and begins chasing the official. As the official ducks, the bucket of water is thrown into the crowd, only it's not water, the bucket is filled with confetti. The crowd 'thinks' they are getting drenched, and duck for cover. Same joke for the past 35+ years, same outcome, same laughter.
The Globetrotters are introduced:
The Globetrotters play their theme song, Sweet Georgia Brown and perform their magic circle:
Just like over 20,000 times before, the Globetrotters beat the Washington Generals 74-69.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Survey Says...
Who invented the age groups and when are we supposed to consider ourselves old? When I have done baby contests, I’ve done the age groups in months from 0-3, 4-6, 7-12, 13-24 and 25-36. Then you graduate to a different category all together…years! When I was involved with the youth league we had ages from 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13-15 years. Then you’re in high school at 15 years old. You’re a snot nose Freshman, graduating to Sophomore, Junior and finally 18, and a Senior! But hold on…now you’re 18 and you have moved to another category. The group of 18-21 year olds. When doing surveys, it is funny how someone determines what groups to categorize everyone into.
The latest survey I completed had the age group 46-50 and 50+! What? Why are they ending the age groups at 50? That is waaaaay to young to stop counting. So, is that when they think we are to consider ourselves old? It’s funny when we were in the lower age groups, we aren’t thinking of health issues, retirement, and all the other old topics.
I think we are just as old as we feel and as old as we want to be. I don’t care what category the survey says I’m supposed to be in, I’m feeling way to young for someone to tell me I’m old!
My grandparents are the old ones!
The latest survey I completed had the age group 46-50 and 50+! What? Why are they ending the age groups at 50? That is waaaaay to young to stop counting. So, is that when they think we are to consider ourselves old? It’s funny when we were in the lower age groups, we aren’t thinking of health issues, retirement, and all the other old topics.
I think we are just as old as we feel and as old as we want to be. I don’t care what category the survey says I’m supposed to be in, I’m feeling way to young for someone to tell me I’m old!
My grandparents are the old ones!
Friday, January 09, 2009
A New Friend
Last night Ric, Patrick and I had the opportunity to attend a seminar in Clarksville. From the beginning of the presentation we were captivated with the speakers. The first lady to speak was Carolyn McKee. She was awesome! You could tell she was a 'people person', and loved her job. She made us feel comfortable and right at home.
At the end of the presentation I told her what a blessing she was to me and my family. If everything goes according to my plans, I will continue to see Carolyn on a weekly basis. I'm excited about making a new friend and feel blessed by meeting Carolyn McKee!
There were to other gentlemen who spoke to us last night. One was Mr. Hamilton, but I don't recall the second man's name. They, too, loved their profession, and it showed by the way they spoke to us.
I have lots to do before I go back and meet with Carolyn again, but I will write more in the near future of my plans and my visits with her.
Thanks Carolyn!
At the end of the presentation I told her what a blessing she was to me and my family. If everything goes according to my plans, I will continue to see Carolyn on a weekly basis. I'm excited about making a new friend and feel blessed by meeting Carolyn McKee!
There were to other gentlemen who spoke to us last night. One was Mr. Hamilton, but I don't recall the second man's name. They, too, loved their profession, and it showed by the way they spoke to us.
I have lots to do before I go back and meet with Carolyn again, but I will write more in the near future of my plans and my visits with her.
Thanks Carolyn!
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
A 2-Hour Delay
Early this morning, January 6, there was an ice storm that went through our little Burg, and caused the start of school to be delayed by 2 hours. It was a great opportunity for me to get some serious work done...without any disturbances. By 10:00 this morning I had my list of 'to do' items dwindling. I've managed to mark 7 year-end items off my list!
Yes, I know, I'm tooting my own horn!
Looking at the weather forecast for the next 10 days, it looks as though I won't be blowing my horn for awhile. No delays in the near future. Like underwear, maybe things will change!
Yes, I know, I'm tooting my own horn!
Looking at the weather forecast for the next 10 days, it looks as though I won't be blowing my horn for awhile. No delays in the near future. Like underwear, maybe things will change!
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