Been pretty busy watching SPORTS

My apologies....I have still been writing my Ireland story but I have not taken the time to post anything on my blog...the reason you may ask?  Well, been concentrating on the World Series....Go Rangers !!!!!!!!!

31,000 words into "The Eye of Magog" and I really like the story so far....I hope it continues to write this easily.

Rangers vs Giants

What an exciting time in North Texas. The Ranges not only won their first playoff series in their history but now they are going to the World Series to play the San Francisco Giants. Its been a spectacular post season. The series have all been pretty good. The Rangers outscored the Yankees in the ACLS 2 to 1 and there was poetic justice in the very last out when A-Rod struck out. Now the Giants....the first team I ever saw in person on April 26th, 1974. Tom Seaver pitching for the Mets and we even had a streaker. I'm 100 percent behind the Rangers....I've never seen any team quite like them. They are really a team and not just a group of individuals or stars. Go Rangers !!!!!! But win or lose, you've made me proud to be a fan.

We are going to the World Series

For the first time in their history, the Texas Rangers are going to the World Series. I've been a fan for the fifteen years I've lived in the Dallas Metroplex and I'm as excited now as I have been in a long time. This is as good as the Utes beating Alabama in the Sugar Bowl a couple of years ago. I think everyone should look at the Rangers, notice their example. They have a terrific clubhouse and are as close as any team I've ever seen. Josh Hamilton, the ALCS MVP said after their clinching game 6 win against the Yankees tonight that he loves his teamates....also, the Glory is Gods.  go Rangers !!!!!!

Came across this today...valuable info for divorced fathers

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700075557/Divorced-dads-feel-pain-of-separation-from-their-children.html?pg=1

Kindle or not to Kindle?

I sat on a plane yesterday next to a retired emergency room doctor from Jackson Wyoming. She was busy reading a book on her amazon kindle so I decided to ask her some questions about it. After our conversation I've decided that publishing "Whispers" as an ebook is a must. Now I just need to figure out how to do it.

The lady, I did not get her name, was one of the most informative and intellectual people I've ever sat next to. She is also an aspiring writer and I wish her luck.

Back Home

Sitting in the Salt Lake City airport. I think its strange to sit in the airport waiting...not to catch a flight but waiting to get my rental car because I can't afford to pay an extra day's charges if I pick it up to early. Anyway, nice flight, beautiful leaves changing....I'm here to see Connor for a couple of hours and then Amber at BYU...its her birthday next week and I want to take her to dinner. I wish my kids knew and understood how much I love and miss them. For almost three years there have been forces at work trying to tell them differently.

I get to see mom and dad too...staying there tonight. Be on my way back home to Kim at this time tomorrow. Hopefully.  I hate airports.

Thrilled

I came in to work today and a guy I work with named Keith told me his daughter really likes "Whispers from the Past." That was cool enough hearing that but then he said she likes it so much she went to her school library and requested that they get it. Is that cool or what? I hope everyone enjoys my writing that much and it sure makes you feel good knowing something you love to do is appreciated.

Was reflecting back to my Wedding Night

On August 18th 2009 Kim and I were married in Logan Utah. That night we stayed at the Anniversary Inn on 5th south. We stayed in a room called Sun Valley and had an absolutely wonderful stay. We were served sparkling apple cider as well as chocolates. The room was partly a log cabin and outside the cabin (the other half of the room) was like outside the cabin including a waterfall shower into a jetted oversided tub. There were trees and rocks and even a skunk! Everyone should check out this place because it's really worth it. I'm including a link to their website because its that fantastic to share. Kim and I can't wait until we can get to Utah again and try the jungle room.      http://www.anniversaryinn.com/fifth-south/room/19-jungle-safari

Pretty good weekend in Sports

This weekend could have been better but I shouldn't be greedy. For starters...The Texas Rangers led the Yankees 5-0 into the 7th inning in the first game of the ALCS but surrendered 6 runs to lose 6-5 after a fantastic starting pitching performance by CJ Wilson. The very next night the Rangers beat the Yankees 7-2 and now the series heads to New York for games 3,4,and 5....Wish we were up 2-0 instead of 1-1.

The University of Utah Utes beat Wyoming 30-3 in Laramie on saturday and this was even after the Utes had the ball intercepted 3 times. I think good things are in store for the Utes this year again. They are 6-0 and have some tough games left to play at Notre Dame, Home against TCU, and Air Force in Colorado Springs. I think they very possibly could go undefeated again and play in a BCS bowl.

In the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Minnesota Vikings in the twin cities. Now this means my favorite NFL team won because that team is whoever is playing the Cowboys....Can't stand em...never have been able to. Their fans drive me nutz with their "America's Team" crap. :) Well, I can say with some confidence that the Cowboys are probably the best 1-4 team in the NFL. (pffft)

New Orleans.....The Big Easy......The most Haunted Place in the world

I posted already about the Lalaurie Mansion and shared pictures of stuff I can't explain. Here is a little bit about the rest of our trip to New Orleans.

On Tuesday, we flew there. On Thursday, we flew home!  Oh yes, there was some stuff in between. For instance, we stayed in the Chateau Bourbon Hotel and are balcony looked down on Bourbon Street. Even though it wasn't Marti Gras....it was very noisy until 2 or 3 in the morning but it was fun anyway. The first night we even had a acapella gospel singer right below our window...actually had a good voice too. We not only went on a ghost tour the first night, but we ate at the Hard Rock Cafe, drove to the Laurie Plantation about an hour north of New Orleans up I-10. We went on a courtyard garden and history tour. We also did a lot of walking around to see things on our own. I do need to mention Kim had a crayfish omelet and I warned her I would not kiss her for two days after. I think she still has a leg trying to pry itself out between her lips even now. Good trip, lots of fun with my young bride. I do reflect back to several years ago when I first started taking my kids on trips that I took all three girls to New Orleans for the day. Wonderful city and its truly like visiting a foreign country. Unfortunately this will be our last trip for a while do to finances but I can't complain, we've had a wonderful year so far with traveling.....Amsterdam, Atlanta, San Antonio, Belgium and now Lousiana.....thank you Kim!

New Orleans....the most Haunted city in the world?

Kim and I just returned home yesterday after two nights in the Big Easy. We had a wonderful trip as we always do when we are together. Our hotel was in the French Quarter with a balcony overhanging Bourbon Street.

One of the things we did while in New Orleans was take a walking ghost tour of the French Quarter. The pictures posted here are of the Lalaurie Mansion and you can read accounts of the terrible things that happened at this location on April 10, 1834. Now look at these pictures and tell me what you see.