From 2003 to 2014, I was the statistician for Judson High School football games on the Texas Sports Radio. Network, and during that time, is when I first met Milton Hope. Name: Milton HopeJob: Public Address Announcer HOW DID YOU GET STARTED AS A PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA ANNOUNCER)? I got started as a PA announcer…
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The Punk-Rock Queen of the Jews: A Memoir – by Chef Rossi
I got this book from Netgalley so I could read and review it before it’s published. I will admit and tell you the only reason I was interested in this book was because of the title. So, basically, I went in blind and I came out in color and already have another book of hers…
Listen for the Lie – by Amy Tintera
This is my 2nd book from the Book of the Month club, and I chose another thriller. So, the basis for this one is built around a true crime podcast and the host is trying to find out who murdered a girl named Savvy? The prime person suspected is Lucy Chase. Lucy lives in L.A.,…
Spring Break 2024
Niko’s Spring Break was last week, and tomorrow he goes back to school. He won’t have anything exciting to tell his classmates or teacher of what he did and all the trouble he got it in on South Padre Island! Nope! Because, he was sick. He took one dose of meds on Monday and when…
Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N’ Roll – by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
I was scrolling through the autobiographies at the library, and this one popped up and I was intrigued. I know they got married, and had a daughter in Lisa Marie. I also have a book on my wishlist co-written by Lisa Marie and her daughter, Riley Keough. Riley had to finish it after Lisa Marie…
A Good Bad Boy: Luke Perry and How a Generation Grew Up – by Margaret Wappler
When I saw this book as an upcoming release a few months ago, I was intrigued and threw it in my Amazon wishlist, so I could purchase it later. A few days ago, I saw it was on Netgalley, and I requested it and they approved it. I enjoy getting books from them as I…
The Statman Speaks RETURNS – GameCrafters
I am back! But, I won’t be writing about about high school football or high school basketball or sharing photos of athletes in action on the field or on the court! Nor, will I be sharing renovation photos of football stadiums or gymnasiums! Nope. I got something even better. I actually want to learn more…
Don’t Laugh (Because It’s Not Funny)
Last Saturday, Niko asked me very nicely if he could have my iPad that I purchased in December. His current iPad is my old iPad mini 4 that I purchased in 2020. I gave him that one about a year ago when the iPad he had, broke. I like my iPad and even have an…
It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me: A Memoir – by Rex Chapman
I knew Rex Chapman as an NBA player, but I had no clue about his dad being a basketball coach, his playing days at Kentucky, and his addiction to pain medications and gambling on horses. He started his NBA playing days with the expansion franchise, the Charlotte Hornets. Also on that team was Del Curry,…
Ear Infection
Last Sunday, and around our Niko dinner time which happens at 3 pm, he was complaining of his ear hurting. At first, we thought it was water as he had a shower a few hours earlier. None of the Google remedies worked for getting water out of ears, so I made a quick trip a…
The Resort – by Sara Ochs (from Book of the Month)
I got this hardcover book from the Book of the Month club. Yeah, I am first time member and a long time reader of books. I had a few choices from the club, and chose a Thriller. All I had was the description, and I was ready to solve some murders on a resort. The…
The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant – by Drew Hayes
A few days ago, I asked my wife what she was reading on her iPad, and this was the book she answered. Normally, not my genre of things I like to read about. But, this one sounded interesting; an accountant who happens to be a vampire. She shared the book with me, and I immediately…
Cheeseburger In Paradise (aka, Our House)
Yesterday, our big adventure in the world was a drive for burgers, fries, a shake for Niko, soda for me, and chicken tenders for Niko and me. I was craving something else and was planning on getting that. He then asked for a cheeseburger, and I was like, OK, come with me and it’s yours….
My Mama, Cass: A Memoir – by Owen Elliot-Kugell
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. You can definitely call me stupid for not knowing that Cass Elliot had a daughter. And, when I saw this book written by her, I was immediately intrigued. Being a fan of 1960’s music, I definitely know the Mamas…
The Other Fab Four: The Remarkable True Story of the Liverbirds, Britain’s First Female Rock Band – by Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. Had I not gotten a promotional email from the publishing company on February 8th, I doubt I would’ve been interested in this book. So, good job to the marketing team for a getting my attention. Even though I know…
Niko Rewards
Yesterday, we went to The Shops at La Cantera, for lunch, legos, and chocolate. Separate, not food made out of legos. The reason being is Niko did something good for a month, and the reward for completion was we would buy him a lego set for $100. Actually, I won as I also participated, but…
Niko’s Eating Schedule
Niko is used to eating lunch around 11 am and dinner at 3 pm. Probably because that’s when he eats at school and as soon as he gets home from school at 3 pm, he eats more (a lot more). Sometimes when I come down at 5 pm after I finish work, he is still…
The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory – by Thomas Fuller
I got this book from Netgalley so I can read and review it before it’s published. Before I begin, I need to tell you that I was a high school football statistician for the Texas Sports Radio Network (TSRN) from 1997 to 2014 and for Thursday Night Lights (TNL) from 2009 to 2015. TSRN broadcasted…
Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself – by Crystal Hefner
Sometimes, I choose books to read because I am curious about the person and their life, and this was one of them. I do know who Hugh Hefner was and I know what Playboy is and what it represents to the world. I have two copies of Playboy from February of 1965 which is the…
Rinse, Lather, and Repeat (Deja Vu)
This is not going to be about shampoo and conditioner, I am sorry to disappoint you. Yesterday, we did the exact same thing we did as last Saturday, but we had Nina with us. Niko was showing off a lot for her. It was actually really nice to be together as a family and out…