Eddie Arana, Rick Thibodeau, & Chris Bakunas San Diego, Ca. March 2012

Eddie Arana, Rick Thibodeau, & Chris Bakunas San Diego, Ca. March 2012
Eddie Arana, Rick Thibodeau, & Chris Bakunas at Luche Libre Taco Shop in San Diego, March 2012

Saturday, May 9, 2026

The Ever So Sensible Plan For Happiness & Productivity

He had the positive self-talk down
Could quote Peale as if it was written on the back of his hand
He created an environment that stimulated creativity
That would have had Edison crying in his sleep
Wrote down his goals and reviewed them ten times a day
Keep them in focus, sharp as a Samurai's blade
Made damn sure everything he did was meaningful
And that whatever he did gave him an opportunity to shine
First thing everyday he wrote down a plan of action
That would make him joyful, productive and fruitful
Though not necessarily in the biblical way
Just wanted to stay motivated
Just wanted to stay real
Just wanted to stay in the game
Just wanted to be real


Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Heavy Wet Tree Branch Snapping Snow

    May snowstorms are not unusual in the Rocky Mountains, but heavy, wet snow like we received last night/this morning is. The media reported the snowstorm as the most snow for a day in May since the May of 2003.

   Sure took a toll on the trees in and around my neighborhood.



 








Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Material Is Money

 


Tripping Through The Thistle Fields Of Life

 


Gotta admire a craftsperson who takes pride in their work and does the best job possible, even if the end results are very rarely ever to be seen.

Friday, April 24, 2026

A Beautiful Day For A BallGame

 


   Yesterday was a beautiful day for a ballgame, especially for Padres fans. The Friars are enjoying a great start to the 2026 season, and continued that start with a come-from-behind victory over the Rockies compliments of a 3-run jack off the bat of birthday boy Gavin Sheets in the 9th.

   His father, former MLB outfielder Larry Sheets, had to be smiling from ear-to-ear.

   This game also featured the sons of two other former MLB players - Rockies 3rd baseman Kyle Karros, son of Eric, and Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr, son of Tatis Sr.

   Former MLB pitcher Billy Wagner's son Will also plays for the Padres, but he is currently on the IR so did not see any action in this game.


   Baseball is a very family-centric game.

   And yesterday was a great day to bring the family out to the ballpark, especially if your family is comprised of Padre fans.