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In Case You Were Wondering ...
My blog thoughts today are based on previous blogs and readers' comments:
In case you were wondering ...
... retirement is as terrific as everyone (Sal Righi, Skip Zatonski, Luther Weisman, Sandy Lashua, to name a few) said it would be. Every day I have something to do -- if I choose to do it!
... I am still on my quest to grow a ponytail. A few days ago I tried putting my hair into a ponytail (I have to admit, I needed help since I've never done this before!) and, at this time, I have a short tail with curls at the end. Okay for a third-grade girl, but not okay for a macho guy like me.
... my mom's advice to keep my feet warm this winter is still working. Temperatures have dipped, I've walked through snow at my ankles, but not a sniffle yet!
... high school sports takes up a part of my life almost every day ... and I love it. I even attended a bowling match today and was amazed at the organization, the parent support, the good sportsmanship and the skills of these young athletes.
In case you were wondering ...
... I have added to my list of North Country nicknames and hope to start my book next summer! There are so many good ones -- "Weasel," and "Chi-chi" and "Fuzzy."
... my first Christmas not being able to watch my son (Erik, now 27) open his gifts from me was changed with a pleasant surprise. "Big E" and his wife Sarah made a videotape on the night they opened gifts, and Dad got to see their reactions after all!
... I am still buying and eating instant mashed potatoes... several times a week! My blog on this subject brought several comments here and a barrage of comments when readers saw me at basketball games or at the post office. There are bigger controversies to deal with in life, but, for now, the mashed potatoes controversy rages on. Should I take a vote?
... I haven't heard from Assemblyman Ortloff about my suggestions for new laws. At least one or two of those might pass the Assembly in 2006.
... soccer isn't the only sport where there is "mania." There is another kind of "mania" that takes place in the bleachers at high school basketball games, and much of the hoopla is aimed at the hard-working officials who are trying their best in front of several hundred would-be officials who claim to have better eyesight.
... I am still not running for mayor. My TV show "Fox on the Run" doesn't have anything to do with political ambitions. I can hardly wait to see who does run for mayor, but I think several current city councilors (and a few former ones -- what's Jack Stewart doing these days?) would make excellent mayors.
... the banter at "On the Sly" between "W" and "Bullet" is heating up ... and I'm enjoying it. Perhaps it will lead to a face-to-face confrontation with our "Fox on the Run" cameras to record the meeting.
In case you were wondering ... a new "On the Sly" appears every few days at this website. It is not found in the pages of the Press-Republican newspaper. I hope you'll keep visiting and commenting at "On the Sly."
Comments
--You want great mashed potatoes. Call Jeff Jabaut and get his recipe for mashed potatoes.
--North country nicknames. Mimi
--Haven't heard from Chris Ortloff? Did you tell him that the media would be there?
Posted by: J | January 10, 2006 9:54 PM
Foxy, forget the "boxed" instant potatoes! Country Crock, makers of oleo, have the best premade garlic mashed potatoes (also regular) that I have ever tasted. Even better than homemade. A little pricy but well worth it!
Posted by: Linda LaBombard | January 10, 2006 6:42 AM