This past week was a perfect reflection of what I love about my life: its diversity and the wonderful people I get to connect with. If you know me, you know I’m a true extrovert—the opposite of my wonderful wife of 48 years, Roxie. I thrive and get energized from being around people. My week kicked off with some family time. I headed to the … Continue reading HOW AN EXTROVERT THRIVES
Last Tuesday, something happened at the Minneota vs. Dawson-Boyd volleyball match that will stay with me forever. It was a humbling experience that took me back to my own childhood—a memory I haven’t thought about in years. When I was 12 years old, growing up in New Ulm, Minnesota, I was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. I idolized players like Alan Page, Carl Eller, and … Continue reading A AUTOGRAPH, A STORY
With the high school sports season underway, I recently posted a picture on my social media of myself in my 1975 football uniform. I didn’t expect the incredible response it received. It seems people were eager to share their own memories of playing or watching high school football “back in the day.” Reading all the comments from my followers brought back so many great feelings. … Continue reading A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
I’ve broadcasted countless games over the years, but I’ve never once had a pizza delivered to me while on the air. Well, there’s a first time for everything.My broadcast partner, Bart Hill, and I were at Nelson Field in Dawson, to cover the Madison Mallards and Morris Eagles playoff game. The weather was perfect—temperatures in the 70s with low humidity—and we were set up just … Continue reading PIZZA DELIVERY GIRL
Raymo Cup 2025 was a success and it was our 23rd year. My brother Jim hosted this year, he lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area and we golfed 3 courses. The Gravel Pit, Crosswoods and the Little Falls Country Club. We rented a beautiful VRBO in Ironton where we all stayed. My brother Greg won and I came in 2nd, but nobody ever remembers who … Continue reading RAYMO CUP 2025
The end of Johns Journal is upon us. John Millea from the Minnesota State High School League is retiring after 15 years of writing stories about high school athletes. I think I have read all off them from the beginning. I have blogged about John a number of times. I had the chance to interview John about his career this week and he was kind enough … Continue reading JOHN AND I ARE ALIKE
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