Surfing done right on Sunday – The Long Ride #video
RichC | August 4, 2019
Who doesn’t wish they could surf like this?
A big thanks to Taylor for planning a Reds-Indians family day
RichC | July 6, 2019
Thanks Taylor for planning and my family for spending an extended birthday weekend over the 4th of July. We all enjoyed the great time together as a family at Great American Ballpark watching my two favorite MLB team battle it out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon – Cleveland 7 – Reds 2 final score. We […]
Tech Friday: My Fitbit encourages exercise, including swimming
RichC | July 5, 2019
So far the Fitbit Versa “watch” that I received for my birthday has been great … and I’m using it far more than expected. It has already encouraged me to be a little more active as I work hard to hit the 10,000 step goal each day. Thank you Katelyn and Drew! This past weekend […]
Throwing the first pitch right over home plate – NOT! #video
RichC | May 30, 2019
I’m not sure Hollywood can match this on a sitcom! You are invited to throw out the first pitch at an MLB game … and then you do this! – another LINK https://myarchive.us/mp4/ThrowingOutTheFirstPitch_May2019.mp4
Very funny – Annalyn thinks Taylor looks like Rutledge Wood
RichC | May 8, 2019
While watching NBC pre-Kentucky Derby coverage last weekend, Rutledge Wood appeared a few times to cover the event and according to Drew and Katelyn, Annalyn continued to point and say, "Uncle Taylor is on TV." I’m not sure if Taylor should see this as a complement or insult … but it sure was funny. As […]
Official MLB Opening Day this year is March 28, 2019
RichC | March 20, 2019
Are you looking forward to Major League Baseball for 2019? At this point, even the Cincinnati Reds look like they have a shot … although first pitch for opening day is scheduled for 4:10PM against the Pittsburgh Pirates and who knows where we’ll go from here? Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to the season and hope […]
The six degrees of separation theory strikes again
RichC | March 3, 2019
But before the “six degrees of separation” reference (see below), how do you stack up to the WSJ survey of “workers benefiting from a strong U.S. labor market?” One thing that seems to remain consistent over the years is that an education benefits you when it comes to jobs and compensation in the long haul, […]
The Super Bowl and tech humor shared by a Facebook friend
RichC | January 29, 2019
Just another "Patriots are in the Super Bowl" year again. Whoop-de-do. Scott Bilik and I have been Internet “tech” friends for a long time … and humorously is my Twitter “Godfather.” He has suffered his share of heartache having lost his wife Michelle to cancer in 2013, but remains strong in his faith and marches […]
2019 Figure Skating Championships in Detroit & Annalyn photos
RichC | January 26, 2019
Oh do I miss seeing my little Annalyn, although we did have a FaceTime this week when Oma (Brenda) was up in Perrysburg babysitting before heading to the 2019 Geico U.S. Figure Skating Championships with Katelyn. They have enjoyed this before and know it is a great mother-daughter bonding time. For me, it is time […]
In Big Ten football, The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Michigan
RichC | November 25, 2018
After an uncomfortable win against Maryland where Ohio State’s defense failed to show up … this week in the big 10th ranked OSU vs 4th ranked Michigan rivalry, both the defense and offense performed for the Buckeyes and their fans at the Shoe. Besides a few mistakes and penalties costing the Buckeyes points (fortunately they […]
On this day in 1974, Foreman and Ali fought in Kinshasa, Zaire
RichC | October 30, 2018
The fight was known as "The Rumble in the Jungle" and was perhaps the most iconic boxing event ever. The underdog and mouthy, rope-a-dope dancing Muhammad Ali put the undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman down in eight rounds. What an event and one not forgotten by the 60,000 in attendance or by the 50 […]
The World Series 2018 starts tonight
RichC | October 23, 2018
Although Cincinnati Reds baseball has been enjoyable all year long for me despite their weak season, my heart just hasn’t been in postseason MLB this year. Tonight (Tuesday, October 23, 2018) begins game one of the World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox … a great east vs west coast series.
The NFL is losing my support and viewership again in 2018
RichC | August 14, 2018
It is so frustrating to see a handful of NFL players once again willing to offend A WHOLE BUNCH of patriotic fans — including me — for another season with their kneeing or holding a fist during the playing of our National Anthem. I blame a handful of players, their union, the NFL commissioner and […]
Enjoyed watching the 2018 MLB #AllStarGame
RichC | July 18, 2018
Usually I don’t spend (waste) too much time watching baseball until September, unless the Cincinnati Reds are having a winning season (I’m a fan of the Cleveland Indians too). But this year I’ve enjoyed watching a lot more Reds baseball even though they are in last place in their division. Perhaps I’m tired of the […]
Some have skill and talent, others the fortitude to try #humor
RichC | March 20, 2018
Although the .mp4 video clip does remind me of some good times down at Delray Beach Florida with our family!
Not much interest in watching the 2018 Winter Olympics?
RichC | February 20, 2018
We really haven’t paid much attention to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, but we did watch a bit of the figure skating the other night (amazing quads) and do enjoy some of the great photos showing up online. Check out this one of Akwasi Frimpong’s Skeleton Debut! Source: Ghana’s Skeleton Hero – The Atlantic
Super Bowl LII – New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles
RichC | February 3, 2018
Once again … those of us who enjoy NFL football are forced to watch the New England Patriots play yet again in a Super Bowl. The last time they met the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl was in 2004, the outcome was 24-21 … which is slightly under margin of victory being predicted this […]
When is the 2018 Super Bowl?
RichC | January 21, 2018
This weekend gave us a “nail-biter and a blowout,” as one writer put it. The Super Bowl will be February 4, 2018 and will be “a rematch of a game we saw less than 15 years ago: Eagles vs. Patriots.” I can’t say I’m really looking forward to it as I don’t care for either team. […]
A restaurant stock with OUR figure skating twist $BWLD
RichC | November 14, 2017
Always interesting when personal stories intersect with financial stories. Roark Capital has made an offer to buy Buffalo Wild Wing Roark Capital has made an offer to buy Buffalo Wild Wings, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. Roark made an offer of more than $150 per share, the person told CNBC. Shares surged […]
Congrats Houston Astros. It was a great #WorldSeries2017
RichC | November 1, 2017
I sure have enjoyed watching the entire Major League Baseball playoffs in October and World Series ending on November 1st this year, particularly since I’ve turn off the NFL Game 7 on Wednesday night in LA started poorly for the Dodgers as they were quickly down by 5 runs and faced some of the strongest […]
A great World Series game 6 – BIG game 7 tomorrow
RichC | October 31, 2017
Another great World Series game that tied things up 3 games to 3 games. The Dodgers won tonight’s game at home in LA by out hitting the Astros with the final score 3 – 1. It has been excellent Fall Classic baseball. Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
World Series baseball and reading a good book go together
RichC | October 27, 2017
The great thing about watching baseball is that it moves at a pace that makes reading a new book do-able while watching the game. Currently MLB World Series game 3 in Houston has the Astros leading the Dodgers 4 -1 in the 4th after they splitting the game 1 and 2 in LA. It has […]
The NFL off and NASCAR on as another week goes by
RichC | October 15, 2017
Disappointed to be still NOT watching NFL football on Sunday afternoon (week 6), but for the most part there are plenty of autumn chores to keep me busy. Unfortunately the rain came this afternoon and while grabbing a snack at the new kitchen counter, flipped to NASCAR just as I did last weekend. It is […]
Looking forward to MLB Playoffs 2017 beginning this week
RichC | October 3, 2017
The NFL football protests have an unpatriotic aftertaste
RichC | September 26, 2017
Since I’ve been watching the Ken Burns and Lynn Novick PBS Vietnam War 10-part series, it is not surprising that once again that some in the United States have an issue over perceive inequities (or something). Unfortunately peaceful protestors again take it out on those wearing a uniform? Very sad … one would think that […]
MLS player Michael Parkhurst is a great soccer ambassador
RichC | February 6, 2017
This past weekend while killing a few minutes, I had an enjoyable conversation with a nice young man about 2017 Superbowl LI. After finding out I always lived in Ohio, he introduced himself as Mike and ask how I liked growing up in the mid west, saying that he grew up on the east coast. […]
Patriots outplayed the Falcons to win Superbowl 51
RichC | February 5, 2017
The Atlanta Falcons as a team deserve some credit in playing Superbowl LI impressively for three full quarters, until they didn’t in the 4th quarter. The New England Patriots basically slept during the first part of the game and came to life in the 4th quarter. In cardiac arrest inducing fashion, New England mounted the most […]
Thumbprint Radio, Pandora and a friendly, but snidely jab
RichC | January 8, 2017
This WAS going to be a positive and upbeat post about enjoying Pandora’s Thumbprint Radio feature … UNTIL a "friendly" text message came in from my Florida (soon to be Savannah, Georgia) sailing friend Mark telling me he had a cold beer in the fridge waiting for me. How nice to have friends anxious for […]
Tom Brady over 400 yards in win against the Ravens on MNF
RichC | December 13, 2016
Once again the England Patriots lead by the 39 year old Tom Brady pull off another win, this time against the top defense of the Baltimore Ravens. Even with injuries, Brady is able to find new targets and amassed 400 yards to win on a Monday Night Football game. The Ravens didn’t give up as […]
Chicago Cubs are finally World Series Champions
RichC | November 3, 2016
I had the best of intentions in updating a more complete rundown of World Series Game 7 between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians, but with extra innings and a rain delay, the game went into the wee hours. Maybe more tomorrow? For now, congratulations to the 2016 World Series Champions the Chicago Cubs […]
Cubs dominate the Indians in game 2 – CHC 5 – CLE 1
RichC | October 27, 2016
The World Series is likely the most watched fall classic by midwestern Major League Baseball fans in a long time as the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs have now split their first two games at Progressive Field in Cleveland. It has been exciting to watch and cheer but ticket prices are shocking even those use […]
Election year burnout relief: The Cubs vs Indians World Series
RichC | October 23, 2016
The Indians will host Games 1 and 2 as well as Games 6 and 7 (if necessary), as a result of the American League’s victory in the All-Star Game this past July. Games 3, 4 and 5 will be played at Wrigley Field. The official schedule for the 2016 World Series (all times Eastern): Game […]
Congratulations 2016 MLB ALCS Champs: Cleveland Indians
RichC | October 20, 2016
It was a great series for the Cleveland Indians and #believeland fans. After only a moment of doubt (last night), the team effort by the Indians made both the series against the Boston Red Sox (3-0) and the championship series against a power hitting bunch from Toronto … the BlueJays (4-1). Tuesday afternoon’s 4th win […]
Tech changes: Another free cloud storage service is gone
RichC | October 19, 2016
Wouldn’t you know, about the time the Cubs find themselves inching closer to a World Series (drought since 1908), the Logmein FREE cloud storage component know as Cubby is being retired. I highlight "free" since paying PRO customers will continue to keep their storage. For me, Cubby has been a regular file exchange option, although […]
Ugly election, Middle East unrest, Economy – October surprise?
RichC | October 18, 2016
Maybe it is just me being a little nervous, but there are a lot of potential triggers for panic. The craziest presidential election I’ve ever seen, a stock market that has risen longer than average between recessions (with tepid economic growth), unrest in the middle east (of course always on fire) and both the Chicago […]
Loving postseason baseball – Indians sweep 3 games
RichC | October 10, 2016
Great to be a Cleveland Indians fan this postseason. They swept all 3 games (3-0) over Boston winning tonight’s game 4 -3. Go Tribe!
Cleveland Cavaliers Win NBA Championship
RichC | June 20, 2016
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors, 93-89, in Game 7 of the NBA Finals for the first title in franchise history. Led by hometown star LeBron James, the Cavaliers fended off the defending champions to give their city its first major sports title in over 50 years. The victory also marked an unprecedented […]
The Great Peyton Manning announces his retirement
RichC | March 7, 2016
Watched a grateful Peyton Manning emotionally announce his retirement today after 18 remarkable years in the NFL. He is a great quarterback (perhaps the greatest), terrific team leader and classy man. Fans of football, no matter which team they favor, will miss his play on the field. — Peyton Manning has been considered an elite […]
An amazing wave and impressive ride #surfing
RichC | February 22, 2016
The 2016 Daytona 500 thrilled even this casual NASCAR fan
RichC | February 22, 2016
Ah … the good ol’ days on Daytona Beach Florida (1958 above) … well before I was born BTW! Last week was SpeedWeeks culminating in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. The biggest NASCAR race was enjoyed by millions of viewers and did not disappoint. The restrictor plate race was tighter than ever and had the […]
Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
- lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
- digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.
