Hang in there Joe, you have so many people pulling for you. This is just a small sample. Thanks Rudy, nicely done. … [Read more...]
The Perfect Game That Wasn’t And What It Taught Me
by on June 5, 2010
The Perfect Game That Wasn't and What it Taught Me If you are any kind of sports fan, you've heard about and probably seen the replay of the blown call by Major League umpire Jim Joyce. It wasn't simply a blown call, because it occurred with two outs in the ninth inning, and Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga was one out away from perfection. It would have been the 3rd perfect game of … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2010: Thoughts and Reflections.
by on May 31, 2010
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." ~ … [Read more...]
Joe Ferrara Needs Our Help. Please, help if you can.
by on May 10, 2010
Update: August 3. Joe lost his courageous battle tonight. Rest in peace Joe. I'll miss you. This is going to be one of the most difficult posts I’ve ever written… Many reading this know Joe Ferrara. If you haven’t had the honor of meeting Joe in person, then you are missing out on knowing one of the finest human beings to ever walk the face of the planet. Joe is one of the … [Read more...]
My Friend Dan Keitz – He needs a little help.
by on April 2, 2010
UPDATE: Sadly, on October 30, 2010, my friend Dan lost his courageous battle with ALS. God Speed Dano, you will be missed by many. Posts like this are hard. I met Dan Keitz many years ago when we both worked in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. I was immediately struck by three things: His sense of humor, his intelligence, and his huge heart. Dan was a U.S. Navy Commander, a marathon … [Read more...]
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