Thursday, October 30, 2008
Gun Control
This is probably the most liberal show on TV but I watch it every week.
It just cracks me up.
It just cracks me up.
Thank you Ron
You've done a great service to this country.
Oh, by the way. This is not a political endorsement.
It just cracks me up.
To view the whole thing go here.
Oh, by the way. This is not a political endorsement.
It just cracks me up.
To view the whole thing go here.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Philly Sport Phan-actic
Piggyback Update below.
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series and I remember enjoying “the moment. John Centanni, my boss at the time did not let me take a day off to enjoy the parade.
In 1983, The Philadelphia 76ers won the Championship and there I was. I was living in Dave’s house in Florida. Mo Cheeks ran in to score the last lay up and the house was dark. Philadelphia was going crazy and I was in a house… a dark house. Everyone was sleeping. I remember high fiving myself and celebrating in silence……
So here we are in 2008, My Phillies are on the verge of the 3rd Philadelphia Championship of my lifetime. And I find myself in Florida AGAIN!! On Monday night, Eric and I were ready to do our own celebration, our own little parade. But no….no… mother nature has other plans. Mother Nature has rained on my Parade. But true to form, I will be in front of my TV. I will be wearing my Phillies colors. When the final out is called and there is absolute craziness in Philly, Lansdale, North Wales….. There will be craziness in a small Florida town called Clermont.
Once I got cut and the blood that came out was “GREEN” and then it turned “RED”. There is Philly blood running through these veins. People don’t understand the blood and passion of the Philly fan... There is no other team. Whether we win 90games in baseball or win 2 games in football, Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers are ALWAYS be our TEAM. The Tampa Ray Fans of today are the same people that were cheering for the Red Sox and Patriots last couple of years. (Just ask them to tell you the starting line up of last years Rays team, not this year) “BAND WAGON JUMPERS”.
My EAGLES last won a Championship in January 1960. In April of that same year, there was a child born. There was a declaration across the land that cried as long as that child lives, the EAGLES are doomed without a Championship. And now that child is left wondering the sports world waiting for his Philadelphia Eagles to win a championship. So if one day, when I am with the Lord the Philadelphia Eagles win their championship, I ask all friends and family to visit my grave site and parade around me. For you will know that I will be “SOARING like an EAGLE” !
But for now, I will savor my championship with my PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!!!!!
Can I get a whoop whoop?
Eric “Chick” Cardona
April 5, 1960
Piggy Back Update:
I usually don't do this but it was too long for a comment.
I also remember the 1993 World Series. It was the sixth game in the series. I too was watching it alone, in the dark, in Florida. We were down 3 games to 2. In the seventh inning, Philadelphia fought back with five runs to take a 6-5 lead.
Lenny Dykstra hit a three-run home run and I almost hit the ceiling with joy. It was short lived. Mitch Williams came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth. OH NO! Not Mitch Williams! I held my breath. Joe Carter came up and, with the count 2-2, he broke my heart. He hit a three-run home run to win the game and the World Series crown.
It was the closest I've ever come to crying from a sport team disappointment.
Ulyses Jr.
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series and I remember enjoying “the moment. John Centanni, my boss at the time did not let me take a day off to enjoy the parade.In 1983, The Philadelphia 76ers won the Championship and there I was. I was living in Dave’s house in Florida. Mo Cheeks ran in to score the last lay up and the house was dark. Philadelphia was going crazy and I was in a house… a dark house. Everyone was sleeping. I remember high fiving myself and celebrating in silence……
So here we are in 2008, My Phillies are on the verge of the 3rd Philadelphia Championship of my lifetime. And I find myself in Florida AGAIN!! On Monday night, Eric and I were ready to do our own celebration, our own little parade. But no….no… mother nature has other plans. Mother Nature has rained on my Parade. But true to form, I will be in front of my TV. I will be wearing my Phillies colors. When the final out is called and there is absolute craziness in Philly, Lansdale, North Wales….. There will be craziness in a small Florida town called Clermont.
Once I got cut and the blood that came out was “GREEN” and then it turned “RED”. There is Philly blood running through these veins. People don’t understand the blood and passion of the Philly fan... There is no other team. Whether we win 90games in baseball or win 2 games in football, Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers are ALWAYS be our TEAM. The Tampa Ray Fans of today are the same people that were cheering for the Red Sox and Patriots last couple of years. (Just ask them to tell you the starting line up of last years Rays team, not this year) “BAND WAGON JUMPERS”.
My EAGLES last won a Championship in January 1960. In April of that same year, there was a child born. There was a declaration across the land that cried as long as that child lives, the EAGLES are doomed without a Championship. And now that child is left wondering the sports world waiting for his Philadelphia Eagles to win a championship. So if one day, when I am with the Lord the Philadelphia Eagles win their championship, I ask all friends and family to visit my grave site and parade around me. For you will know that I will be “SOARING like an EAGLE” !
But for now, I will savor my championship with my PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!!!!!
Can I get a whoop whoop?
Eric “Chick” Cardona
April 5, 1960
Piggy Back Update:
I usually don't do this but it was too long for a comment.
I also remember the 1993 World Series. It was the sixth game in the series. I too was watching it alone, in the dark, in Florida. We were down 3 games to 2. In the seventh inning, Philadelphia fought back with five runs to take a 6-5 lead.
Lenny Dykstra hit a three-run home run and I almost hit the ceiling with joy. It was short lived. Mitch Williams came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth. OH NO! Not Mitch Williams! I held my breath. Joe Carter came up and, with the count 2-2, he broke my heart. He hit a three-run home run to win the game and the World Series crown.
It was the closest I've ever come to crying from a sport team disappointment.
Ulyses Jr.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A Purpose Driven Life
I am currently reading three different books (four if you count the Bathroom Reader). One is about Agape Love (given to me by a student in my Sunday School Class), the other is Love & Respect (an excellent book on marriage) and this Purpose Driven book. My little sister Patty gave me this book in November of 2002. You’re supposed to do a chapter a day and go through it in 40 days. I’m on chapter twenty five. I’m not slow; I’m purposeful.I am constantly amazed on how God chooses to speak to my deepest needs - daily. Today was no exception. If you have the book, read chapter 25. If you’ve already read it, read it again.
Here’s an excerpt from today’s chapter: If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed; If you look at yourself, you’ll be depressed; But if you look at the Christ, you’ll be at rest.
Take great comfort in knowing that God is not slow, He’s purposeful.
Monday, October 13, 2008
A Weekend To Remember
Update I
Here are the pictures. Video later.
Great scenery.
"Hurry up and take the shot. I gotta pee.."
Jimmy and Jacob
"Dude. I hope you left me some breakfast."
Poker sharks in training
Guess who won?
Tom, Tommy and Ryan
I told them not to butt I lost the argument...
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The cousins held their annual Father/Son outing up in the Pocono mountains of PA.
The weather was perfect (70 and sunny) and the leaves were amazing.
Lots of pictures, video and thoughts later.
Here are the pictures. Video later.
Great scenery.
"Hurry up and take the shot. I gotta pee.."
Jimmy and Jacob
"Dude. I hope you left me some breakfast."
Poker sharks in training
Guess who won?
Tom, Tommy and Ryan
I told them not to butt I lost the argument...
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The cousins held their annual Father/Son outing up in the Pocono mountains of PA.
The weather was perfect (70 and sunny) and the leaves were amazing.
Lots of pictures, video and thoughts later.
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