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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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Tips for Guys this Mother’s Day

Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Eric Miller

Category:                        Mother’s Day shopping Anxiety Level:                 Near Panic Level of Difficulty:          Extreme Results of Blowing It:      Major   Brothers, wake-up!  Mother’s Day is May 12.  Postpone taking down the Christmas lights another week. Run, don’t walk, to shop.  This time it’s for mom.  … Continue reading →

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Child labor comes in handy

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

Kids drive parents crazy if given the upper hand.  I try to control the deck as best as possible.  Youth is no match against experience. Like many parents, I nag my kids to do their homework and clean their rooms.  … Continue reading →

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Thank the Sun this Earth Day

Posted on Sunday, April 21, 2013 by Eric Miller

“It’s not easy being green.”  Kermit the Frog   Earth Day, April 22, is when the global community acknowledges our planet’s environmental status. Seven billion humans inhabit Earth and we should really figure out how to manage it.  Think of … Continue reading →

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Guy looks back at 1963

Posted on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Eric Miller

I reached a milestone today.  I became cordless 50 years ago when dad snipped my umbilical cord. I am a product of the 60’s, a planned child but unscheduled.   If you can’t remember where you were, or weren’t, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Guy is better at filling up holes than filling out tax forms

Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2013 by Eric Miller

I helped my wife dig 100 holes last weekend to plant grape vines.  Filling up the holes is a lot easier than filling out IRS forms… I wish I had orange flags to show me the loop holes.   Whaddya think?

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Memory lapse triggers hunt for milk and eggs

Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Eric Miller

Either my memory is failing or my brain is overtaxed.  I suffer from CRS syndrome – can’t remember squat.  My wife, Hun, points this out with ease.  Forgetfulness surfaces when I’m charged even a menial assignment. “Honey, please get some … Continue reading →

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Aging Hockey Player Can’t Eat Like He Used To

Posted on Saturday, March 2, 2013 by Eric Miller

  One hour after I made my food choice I realized it was a bad one. I’m almost 50 and fall under the old-guy category. Bobby Orr and Brad Park were my heroes. I cheered when Team USA beat the … Continue reading →

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