On McPoland loses his battle with cancer
Posted on October 2 at 12:20 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Hi John: I just wanted to say thanks for being a great colleague and a friend to me -- both before this battle of yours began and after. I admit that I tried not to think of what the outcome would be in the end; I didn't want to consider the options (though I was helped by the fact that I'm ridiculously optimistic most of the time).
I find it morbidly fascinating (sorry) to read about your preparations and your thoughts for your family and friends. I've always been incredibly afraid of death, and I hope I gain the same clarity and thoughtfulness when it's my turn someday.
Allow me one selfish aside: There is part of me that's still mourning some of the great things I left behind in Janesville when I moved away a year ago. My experiences since then have been somewhat lacking, especially at work. So I catch myself welling up a bit as I read this, mostly because of what you've written, but partly also because your goodbye puts just a little more distance between those good memories of mine.
Anyway, thanks for being a part of that. Safe journey, and we'll be seeing you.
On Platelets and a Relay for Life
Posted on August 28 at 7:53 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'm sending my wishes your way, McP. And, dear God, I wish I could have been at Relay for Life for that spectacle! :-)
Posted on June 30 at 7:43 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Wow. The looks on Stacy and Kyle's faces are priceless.
I'm just glad you didn't drop the camera in the water — or your cell phone. :-)
Posted on June 1 at 6:41 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Oh, I'm so excited for tonight. The "Walker: Texas Ranger" lever was classic.
I always liked the little touches: The "cat hiss" during the monologue, which has been curiously absent of late. Oh, and knocking down the microphone on his desk after a crack comment. Gets me every time.
The stuff in Finland, where he met the Finnish president (his female doppelganger), was hilarious. Oh, and when he went out to visit the 1860's baseball team. LOL.
Posted on April 29 at 8:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'm sorry I missed the show! Though it wouldn't have been as exciting for me, because I wouldn't have been able to kiss Stacy on stage like I did in last year's show. Tee-hee. :-)
On Rain not expected to raise Rock River
Posted on March 24 at 7:43 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Definitely don't need a repeat of last year!
They're talking a lot about Fargo and the Red River up here, which might be in big trouble...
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On It's simply awful about the waffles.
Posted on November 23 at 8:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
If the Janesville GM plant starts making waffles, I will totally move back.
No automation, though — I would want row after row of chefs with puffy white hats and handlebar mustaches, pouring batter on hot waffle irons in unison. Preferably to old-timey music.