Last week, Phil Dawson faced a 52 yard field goal, which tested his limited range as a kicker. His Browns needed it to tie and go into overtime. With a career long of 52 yards, it was possible but not probable. Dawson drilled the kick solidly and straight, but it fell just short as time expired. The next week, he is faced with the same scenario: 51 yarder to tie the game. He gives it everything he has, and this time it just barely eeks by the upright. He later won the game in overtime.
I recently entered a cross dressing contest for charity. There was a 50/50 drawing and all profits went towards helping veterans of Iraq readjust to life stateside after long deployments. I don’t know whose idea it was to get me dressed up, but by all accounts I would have been a beautiful woman, if not for the Adam’s apple and five o’clock shadow. I am still a little embarrassed I had to go out and get one of those sexy corsets.
There is no doubt about it - the Wedding has always been a female institution. You always hear about couples having beach weddings in exotic locales, but who has ever heard of getting married at a baseball field? I actually know a guy who was indeed married at a minor league stadium, as he said baseball was his first love and his wife would be his last. How romantic and beautiful is that? It is sweet enough to induce diabetes.
Many of you are familiar with the term Spring Cleaning, but when you live in Florida, the only time of year it is tolerable to do much work is right around now, somewhere between fall and winter. This year, I am going to replace some shingles on the roof that blew away during last year’s hurricane season. I am also going to install some new plumbing fixtures in the bathroom to enhance the drainage, which has become an issue lately. I think hair clogs are to blame.
I guess it’s almost the time of year where we get our lists ready for Santa - or the wife. If you look at my wish list, listed first is flat panel televisions, then maybe some underwear. It is so vital that I get a beautiful television for the living room. I can’t imagine watching the game on my 27 inch TV any longer! If she gets it for me, it’ll also be in time for the Super Bowl and the college Bowl Games.
