Tag Archives: etc guy

The Humor Project – Etc. Guy Searches for Humor Writers

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2013 by Eric Miller

Where have all the humor writers gone? This question, posted on Patrick McManus’ website, racks my brain.  McManus is a former columnist for Field and Stream Magazine and a New York Times bestselling author.  He spins tales about fishing, hunting … Continue reading →

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Hockey Dad Plays Field Hockey Daughter in Annual Parent Game

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 by Eric Miller

(Hockey Player Magazine, August 2013) To understand a sport you need to play it, even if it’s against your own kid. I watch her play, rain or shine.  I want to know how good she and her teammates are, and … Continue reading →

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Time on waitlist helps guy to bucket list trips with parents

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

(American Whitewater Magazine, July/August 2013) [Readers: A shorter version of this article appeared in my September 2012 North State Voices column.  I was thrilled to re-write it for magazine publication.  The photos don’t give these beautiful places justice.  You must go there.  Hope … Continue reading →

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Cross-country road trip tests family harmony

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 by Eric Miller

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain   What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.  Just ask my siblings … Continue reading →

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Road tripping beats mall shopping

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

Category:                            Road-trip Anxiety Level:                   Prepacking Stress – High Level of Difficulty:            Easy (once I’m driving) Results of Blowing It:      Family counseling I love a good road-trip, especially desert driving.  We’ll cross Nevada, a scant 320 miles, en route to … Continue reading →

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Stewart the Gopher Loses the War

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 by Eric Miller

“You must know your enemy, and in this case my enemy is a varmint…”  Carl Spackler, aka Bill Murray, in Caddy Shack   A battle rages in my backyard.  Mounds of loose dirt and holes afflict our lawn.  The flowers … Continue reading →

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Worn out body parts can be replaced

Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 by Eric Miller

“It’s shot,” he said.  “Are you sure?” I asked.  “Positive.” This exchange wasn’t with my mechanic about a fan belt but with an orthopedic surgeon.  I tore my anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, one of four ligaments critical to the … Continue reading →

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A Note to Kids for Father’s Day

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 by Eric Miller

Category:                          Father’s Day Anxiety Level:                   Low Level of Difficulty:           Easy (piece of cake) Results of Blowing It:      We’re cool Father’s Day is June 16.  I decided not to create a trite, over-worked, list of things you can get or do.  … Continue reading →

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Coach and players motivate before a big game

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by Eric Miller

Published in Hockey Player Magazine (June 2013) “Head-manning the puck means passing it down the ice…not at your own guy’s head.” Wayne Marshall, Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame I never thought much about prayer before sporting events.  … Continue reading →

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Guy raves about his Husqvarna lawnmower

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 by Eric Miller

Three of anything can be a good thing.  I own three pairs of slacks, three sets of skis, and three hockey jerseys.  The slacks decorate my closet and hang next to three dress shirts behind three ties.  My wife, Hun, … Continue reading →

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