I assume most of you have heard but I did get a promotion at work. I’m now an Executive Producer. I’m excited about the new challenge. It’ll be good experience for me. You don’t need to send me presents or money (however, I’ll still accept them!) I will take your comments of congratulations though.
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Well, two games into the NBA Finals and to say the Cavaliers are having a little trouble with the San Antonio Spurs would be a big understatement.
The team looks flat and are having problems with just about everything. When was the last time you saw LeBron shoot an airball at the line? Meanwhile, the Spurs can’t miss, they just throw up the ball and somehow it finds the basket, seemingly on its own. I know too well the slogan, “Don’t Mess With Texas”.
Here’s the exciting part of these Finals, downtown Cleveland is decked out in everything Cavs. The lights in office windows on the former BP Building spell out “Go Cavs” and “Rise Up”. Fathead put up a supersized “Z” on the side of one of the parking garages. There’s an oversized NBA Finals trophy out front of the Quicken Loans Arena. It’s been there for a while but you’ll still find the LeBron mural overlooking Ontario Avenue. It’s there partly because Ohio Governor Ted Strickland got involved and made sure ODOT crews didn’t take it down.
Over the course of the next few days, Cleveland wins no matter what the Cavs do on the court. Media from all over the nation, fans and celebrities will visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame city. Millions of dollars will be spent and put a boost in Cleveland’s economy.
So Rise Up Cavs and Rise Up Cleveland. It’s bound to be a good time even if the Cavs don’t make it back to San Antonio.
With some friends, you can see them years later and pick up right where you left off. One of my close friends came home for a visit to see her family. She was raised here, met her husband then moved to California. Both are my friends because they are awesome people. I can’t sing their praises enough. (He’s the guy wearing the green jacket and she’s over his shoulder) Unfortunately, he didn’t make this trip but I made her promise the next time they were in town, we’d all get together again. The picture is probably from late 1998 or early 1999.
some I’ve told a billion times. Some things do not change and I don’t believe people change that drastically either. She was the same person I knew and loved back when we worked together and her husband is still the same guy too. There’s something special in knowing some people are always going to be there for you. My friend and her husband met at work and quickly knew they were right for another. I think I’m correct in saying they married less than a year after they first met. They’ve been together for 8 years now. I wish them continued happiness. I hope they’ll come back to this area someday. I also hope I’ll actually be here when they return. What can you say about friends that hasn’t already been said? Cliché or not, I know it’s great having them.
I had some good drives, but my driver didn’t have as good of a day. The ball sailed off the tee but so did my club head. Guess it’s time for a new driver. Take a look at the picture. A shaft minus the club. Not good.
Here we are on the afternoon of the Game One of the NBA Finals.
It’s the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Tons of talk has gone into the hype of this match-up. Many people agree the Spurs have the upper hand but if there’s a team or a town who wants this Championship more, it’s Cleveland.
There will be a lot of sleepy people tomorrow reporting for work. The games start at 9pm and probably won’t be over until around 11:30pm each night. Depending on how the game goes, many people will likely stay up to watch the post game on NewsChannel 5/ABC afterwards.
You may or may not know his name but the Spurs Bruce Bowen gets the daunting task of trying to control LeBron James. Can it be done?
Most of the hype surrounding the NBA Finals is around one guy and his name has already been mention, LeBron James. Nike just released a new “Witness” campaign. He even has Ohio’s Governor Ted Strickland on his side. Strickland told ODOT to leave the giant mural of James alone.
So how will The NBA Finals play out? Steve Kerr says The Cavs have the defense to make this close, but San Antonio is too good. He’s picking the Spurs in six games.
We’ll see…
Do people really think roller-shoes don’t come with risks? Let’s see, we’ll put a wheel inside of kids’ shoes and no one will get hurt! Have you seen the warning from The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons? They’re recommending helmets, wrist protectors and knee and elbow pads for kids who wear wheeled shoes. Heely’s is one of the most popular makers of these shoes. It’s become such a big market that it recently landed atop BusinessWeek’s annual list of fastest growing companies.
Here’s some news that’s sure to have you reaching for the DVR or Tivo. CBS is once again rolling out another season of Big Brother. The eighth season will premiere Thursday July 5th on CBS.
Producer Arnold Shapiro has left the show and apparently with his exit, a change is coming to the show.
Let’s hope there are some good housemates again this year. Bring it on!
UPDATE: I just saw a promo for the new season, however, they used canned shots of past seasons and some of the most popular contestants. The spot’s tag says Coming In July.
A great day on the links. Not that much rain and it actually felt good. We didn't win but we didn't lose either. FUN!
Can you believe it?
Cleveland Rocks! You can’t be anything but excited for the Cavaliers. The last two games they were simply on top of their game. For the first time in franchise history they’ll play for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Here’s the coincidence with the Cavs’ opponents. They played Detroit (where I once lived) and now they will play the San Antonio Spurs (I last lived in Texas).
It makes you happy to be a Clevelander right. I’m sure as I sit here on my couch, downtown must be crazy. If you watched any of the game on TNT, you saw what it looked like outside the “Q”.
So “Rise Up” and get ready for more Cleveland Cavaliers basketball.
And June begins. I wanna begin with birthday wishes for three people. My grandmother turns 75 today. She’s a great woman who still is ready for a pick-up game of basketball and don’t even get her close to a cornhole match-up. My friend, Nolan, who’ll be spending most of his time sitting in his pool. Finally, my cousin, Dwane, who I hope is NOT working today. Happy Birthday all!!
So, tonight, we’ll be downtown at Flannery’s apparently watching the BarFlys (instead of Scott Smith) and tomorrow night, I’m planning on the Indians game and then Flannery’s watching Joe Rohan (instead of Scott Smith — no, Scott, I’m not hatin’). Sunday, Melissa and I are in a charity golfing event in Twinsburg and it’s supposed to rain. Hopefully, it won’t be when we hit the course.
My quandary, I’d love for the Cavs to win Saturday night and advance to the NBA Finals. If they do, it could affect my trip to Europe. I spent three years in Detroit so I do actually have a love for the team. Half of the players who were there back when I lived in Motown are still on the team. Of course, I’m a Clevelander by birth and heart. I’d love to see what winning it all would mean to the city. Millions of dollars for downtown hotels, restaurants and businesses and would instill some actual pride into a city that’s still riding on the Indians’ trip to the World Series and the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
So it’s Go Cavs or Go Europe! I don’t want to tell you where I’m leaning!
