I’m right here. But posting has been light. Family stuff, work stuff and a lack of newly acquired embarrassing pictures from my youth are contributing factors. The lovely Joyce has been picking up the slack at Stop Me When I Am Lying, so stop by there as well.
Where Are You, Matt?
November 14th, 2007Looking Like A Reject From ‘Fame’
October 8th, 2007 
I was a member of the L.C. Singers as a Junior and Senior at Lake Catholic. I look back on those days fondly, but regret some of the choreography. So did the choreographers, as we gave several of them a very hard time. I have several stories from these days.
We would perform at varios corporate events and banquets – most often around the holidays. At on such ‘gig’ (we were performers so we called them gigs) the men’s snazzy uniforms were a nearly exact match as the waiters. As we approached the makeshift stage, a nice matronly type tugged on my friend’s sleeve and asked “Could we get some more roast beef, dear?” Without missing a beat (we were musicians, after all) my comrade said “Why of course!” I don’t know if she ever got more roast beef.
Looking Like Kid With a Complaint
October 7th, 2007
It was probably 1973 or 1974. Easter, most likely. We were not inclined to such fancy duds just any Sunday. I was probably complaining about the tie. My oldest boy will whine “Oh maaaaaan!” when we tell him he has to do something he would rather not. Looking at this picture I fear I know where he gets it!
Looking Like An Altarboy
October 7th, 2007I sure seem concerned with that candle! I’m pretty certain I was in seventh grade at the time. I really wish my current parish would revert to the cassock and surplus look. For that matter I wish they would process with candles flanking the crucifix. Or pretend to give a hoot about Redemptionis Sacramentum.
Update: Hello Flickr folks. Not a toothpaste stream – not a mannequin, just having a little fun by posting what some might consider embarrassing looks from my past. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you got problems.
Looking Like A Choirboy
October 7th, 2007This was 1983 – I think. And it is fairly obvious I was in choir. I sang baritone that year.
Jacobs Field at 60 MPH
September 24th, 2007 
I was on my way home for Bowling Green yesterday. My trip took me past Jacob’s Field, and I was inspired to take this picture from my inexpensive camera phone. At about 60 miles per hour. The image turned out pretty good (click for a larger version).
The game being played at the time turned out even better, as the Cleveland Indians secured the American League Central championship. Go Tribe!
A Sweet Sweep – Go Tribe!
September 19th, 2007
The Indians Win! My camera phone captured the Indians celebrating on the field and the fans exchanging high fives in the stands after the Tribe beat the Tigers. My generous employer gave the staff a day at the ballpark. We saw my beloved Wahoos dash the hopes of the Motor City Kitties by completing a sweep. So now the magic number is three.
Looking Like an Usher
September 6th, 2007
Not the singer, not the guy at the theater with a flashlight, not the fellow who tries to squeeze “just two more” in an already packed pew.
I was a professional usher for the Lake County Captains in 2003. My brush with greatness was asking Fausto Carmona to please move the case to the video camera out of the aisle. Safety first, people!
More Pictures Coming
August 28th, 2007My big brother recently emailed a few pictures of me in my role as a minor league usher. I’ll post soon.
Race For The Cure
August 24th, 2007
I am participating in the Race for the Cure in Cleveland. This year the 5k race (I’ll walk) will occur September 15. Please pledge your support for breast cancer education and research at my race page.
Thank you!
