Richard | August 24, 2007

This weekend will kick-off the US Open, the national championship of tennis. It’s a great two weeks, (weather permitting) of kids, nostalga and fierce competition.
Enough of the glitzy – there will be enough time for that over the next two weeks. Now onto my predictions.
There could be a few interesting matchups.
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Richard | August 22, 2007

Last Saturday night I had the great fortune to spend the day with two of my best friends at the Iowa State Fair and minus the heat and that fact that I was in pants, it was a fantastic day. It also ended on the perfect note: watching Switchfoot in concert.
I have been a [...]

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Richard | August 14, 2007

This morning, later than planned, I returned from a wonderful vacation to Cincinnati, Ohio. Yes, I know you are thinking, ‘Cincinnati? How can that be a wonderful vacation.’ Well it is when you’re with amazing friends and have a great time and the time flies.
I could give you a rundown of the entire four days, [...]

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Richard | August 8, 2007

It’s finally over. On a three-two count in the fifth inning, Barry Bonds hit a laser to right-center field, making him, ‘the asterisk’ the new Home-Run King. As a huge baseball fan and someone who respects athletics and the wonder it holds, last night was mixed with emotions. I grew up during the Puckett and [...]

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