DoolittleBrothers

Attempting to encapsulate what has transpired since I was last active in this space would not only be an exceedingly lengthy exercise, but of little interest to anyone. Over time, any significant life experiences and observations I need to share will slowly seep into whatever I decide to write, so with that in mind ….

I am currently entering that personal, sacred part of my night. The time I spend with my family is always top priority and the most fulfilling part of my typical day – but I do love my free time each late night. Once our little girl (Samantha) is in bed (around 9pm) and my wife, Amanda, heads to bed then I try to quickly wrap up any loose ends/daily list items so I can feast upon the vast array of DVR sports that I have accumulated throughout the night via very dilligent programming. So, that is where I stand right now.

The past year+ has been overwhelmingly dominated by learning how I react to fatherhood, but I have not lost my luster for sports – and the NBA in particular. Because I was layed off from my full-time gig, I have had time for both life’s hectic moments and some late-night indulgences. It is very fulfilling, I must admit. Not many fathers get to stay home and see what I see every day without feeling enormous stress regarding employment. Though I do hope to find full-time work ASAP.

… Among the immense slate of games I have right now, I am most looking forward to the Missouri basketball game and the Suns-Nuggets, Thunder-Hornets games. However, with Brad now in Chicago I have been following the Bulls closer and will zip through their game vs. the 76ers as well. I have, like, 7 or 8 games to watch – most full games, some just fourth quarters. It is kind of unrealistic to embark on such an escapist challenge when I have to be up by 745am – this is why I often carry games to the next night’s slate. With Thursday featuring only 1 or 2 watchable games, I can always pack Wed.’s excess into Thursday. Wonder how many fans out there actually do this besides the DooBros?

Which bring this flow of consciousness to something I have goosebumps about: winter weather! Thursday night and Friday is likely to bring anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow, which is my favorite weather. This system moving into Missouri is still difficult to call, but snowfall seems inevitable. All I ask for is one major, defining snow fall each winter. We are still waiting for this in 2010. The tangible benefits are an overwhelming sense of coziness, spectacular pictures and family videos, an excuse to be at home & lazy, playing in the snow with my 19.5-month-old and, hopefully, Amanda working from home to lessen some of the daily difficulty I often encounter with Sam.

Time to fire up my twin TV/DVR setup while keeping my iPod handy so I can resume my experiment to listen to all of the best Grateful Dead shows between 1985 and 1989. Though after 12.15.86, not much can compare. I will survive!

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