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Let Me Explain

I figured some context was necessary. #Project365

Facebook I posted something on my social media accounts tonight that probably raised questions. Whether you saw it or not, I figured I should tell the story. This was probably around 2015 or so. I was working at HAN, or the HAN Network. Or HAN Radio. And there was at least one person — well-placed — who was out for me. I’m telling you, I could literally do nothing right. Every chance there was…

Let Me Explain

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No Celebration Necessary

Onto the next game. And the next. And the next. #Project365

While worth nothing, I’m here to point out that I’m going to broadcast my 1,900th game tonight. Yeehaw. Waterford and Stamford take the field in the Babe Ruth 13U state tournament tonight at 7 p.m. As of now, I’m flying solo for the call. Such numbers are notable, of course. It’s an achievement. But it’s not about me. I know someone in the business who was all in on noting his reaching 900…

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Playmakers Reunite

Good times. #Project365

Thanks to Chris Erway, we got football jerseys for Christmas. From left, Ryan Demaria, Chris Erway, Terry Bradshaw, Chris Kaelin My phone lit up a few minutes ago as the Rangers were about to lose in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series. We have a group chat with me, Chris Erway, Chris Kaelin, and Ryan Demaria. Once upon a time, the four of us made up “The Playmakers,”…

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They Can't Stay Young Forever

Young and innocent. Time marches on. #Proejct365

This is “Junior” I was looking in my memories today when I saw a reminder of some of the work I did at the HAN Network. From time to time, I would get a hotel room out of the deal, especially if it involved a night game followed by a day game in the same area. There’s no question I was grateful to not have to do the amount of driving from Shelton to Mahopac and so on. However, in this case, it…

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Old Timers and Sideline Reporters

Master of no disaster and Charissa hurts it all. #Project365

Chris Erway and Sean Adams in the Hilton Stamford Ballroom The Greenwich Old Timers Awards Dinner has come and gone. Congratulations to the honorees and may we do it again next year. Despite the hustle at the last minute to pull everything together, I think — think — it went well. My first time as master of ceremonies went sort of smoothly, but perhaps I’m just having a foggy memory. I…

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The Pizza Had to be Just Right

For Jane. #Project365

I mean, wow I want to tell you a story. About pizza. It was Nov 1, 2014, and I was going to have some of the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life. That’s what I was promised. But first, there was work to be done. I don’t do a lot well but I can broadcast some sports to a certain degree of satisfaction. I’ve often felt that, whenever I can, I like to give that to those who might not get such…

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Two Games? You Don't Say

Let's sum this up: we all have stories. #Project365

  3/24/14 — Hockey setup in New Haven I saw a member of the Play-by-Play group on Facebook post a video blog taking viewers along on his long day of broadcasting two football games. Intrigued, I watched. I’m not here to knock him at all. It was important to him so he broke down the whole thing, which was in addition to another post he put in the group before he did the two games. To many of us,…

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The Devil Wore Blue Jeans

It's safe to say I'll never be a member at Bushwood. #Project365

  (Photo: Outdoor Gear Lab) I promised you a story the other night. I pride myself on always being put together. As I felt my father was a man of style, I also tried to be that way. Yes, my style has always leaned towards classic and rarely daring. There are moments that will lean toward a trend but, overall, I try to have things in my closet that I can wear for years. OK, sure, I’m not against…

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