Tag Archives: Marquette Friend

1994: Final weekend in Chicago

Well, it wasn’t the final weekend I’ve had in Chicago, I’ve been back a few times since. What happened was my last trip by car to spend a long weekend with the friends I liked. After I returned to some financial stability, I … Continue reading

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Happy belated birthdays to Deb and Melia!

More digging out with  back-to-back birthday of two female friends whose company I enjoy or enjoyed over the years. The first is Deb, aka Dr. Deb. I hope to catch up with her soon as one of the female perspectives … Continue reading

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Las Vegas ’14A; the college buddy trip is go

What began as a blurb in my Christmas card from Hoser finally became a full-blown plan. A mini-Marquette reunion. It’s more like a Hoserpalooza due to this being more his circle of friends, I represent the Marquette element. This isn’t … Continue reading

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Happy birthday Paul

My last and best roommate from college celebrates his 46th today. I always felt he and my nephew Nick get screwed by adults when growing up since their birthdays hit around the major gift-giving holidays. “Here kid, this coloring book … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Helen, pronounced ‘HULL-en’

Right after Columbus Day is the next major holiday of the month…Helen’s birthday! You were thinking Halloween right? If I didn’t know her, I would’ve voted for Carrie Fisher’s birthday instead because I always want to remember the actress/author for wearing … Continue reading

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Vegas Day One: Arrival, Theme Coined

The flight was uneventful, other than the stop in Lubbock to pack the plane to capacity. I think it was rather cool and fitting that wireless access at McCarron Airport is free. Must be the equivalent of the legendary free … Continue reading

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