Tag Archives: Eric Miller

Words of Wisdom

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

Regarding today’s Federal government shutdown:  “We have the best government that money can buy.” Mark Twain, American author and humorist (1835-1910)

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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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A Post-Mother’s Day Report: Guy Finds the Right Gift

Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Eric Miller

Whew, my kids saved me from shopping for a sarong.  Kate’s text intercepted my brain waves while I strolled through Old Navy with Maggie.  We had been there an hour.  A sales clerk laid out four sarongs: one pink, one … 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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