Maynard Ferguson
Monday, August 28th, 2006What a sad day it was last week when I learned of Maynard Ferguson’s passing. As young trumpet players in middle school, we played Birdland and Chameleon, always trying to mimic Maynard’s screaming high notes. Hitting double high C was a rite of passage that we all worked toward, trying to mimic our trumpet hero.
Maynard […]
Shiny new bike
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006This last week, the temperature finally got over 50 degrees. It’s about time.
About two months ago, I said that I’d get a mountain bike so I could commute with it and ride trails with some of my friends. I finally bought that bike on Friday afternoon at the Erik’s bike shop in Burnsville, MN. […]
Relaxing Weekend
Monday, October 24th, 2005This weekend was exceptionally relaxing. I went out with the coworkers and their wives for a couples’ dinner on Thursday night at Pepitos. Pepitos is the best Mexican Restaurant in Minneapolis. I love family owned and operated businesses. The food always tastes way better.
Friday was equally relaxing. Joseph, Chris, and Andy came over, and […]
Rollerblading, NPR, and a new apartment
Wednesday, April 13th, 2005What a beautiful day outside! Great job, great girl, great health, great rollerblades. What more can a man ask for?
Bethany and I signed our lease for our new place on Saturday. I also picked up my tux for the wedding and picked out the band that I’d like Bethany to buy for me. On sunday, […]
Saw REM in concert. Booyah!
Sunday, October 10th, 2004More than a week!? I’m losing my touch. It certainly was a busy week though.
It all started on Monday with a phone call from Joseph from work at 5:00 PM. Hey Brent, do you want to go to the Bruce Springsteen/REM concert. You can guess what I answered :). The concert was a great time, […]