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Softball Season Has Begun!

Highlights from Jim's time playing on 2 men's softball teams in Franklin Tennessee -- Williamson County.

PB&J, Church Highlights, Softball, And More

I just realized that these "What I Learned This Week" posts sometimes take the form of "What I Think You'd Want To Know About Us This Week" instead. Such is life... It's a great way for us to update our...

Big Boys Toys!

While I was at the Caribbean this weekend, Jim was in San Antonio having the time of his life back on the racetrack. Here's a sampler of the types of things Jim is doing in his new job as PR & marketing -- and crew member-- for Terry McMillen's drag racing team.

My Crazy Story… How I Found A Church

I never thought I'd feel compelled to share my personal story about finding a church with anyone before. I tend to believe that things like church, religion, and God are all very personal matters that mean different things to different people. I'm of the 'live and let live' theory when it comes to issues like this, but today, I just had to share...

I Went To The Caribbean This Weekend!

Jim was out of town on business this weekend, so I slipped away to the Caribbean while he was gone! What I mean is... I was able to LIVE like I was at the Caribbean this weekend -- thanks to...

Gas Prices, Terri Schiavo, Blogging, And More

This has been the fastest week of my life! There has just been so much great stuff going on. Lots of new fun and exciting things to share......

Two Weeks Movie, Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, & Topless Jeeping

Hmmmm... what have I learned this week?...

How To Do A Cartwheel (According To A 4-Year-Old)

Photos showing how to do a cartwheel, step-by-step, according to a 4-year-old.

Coach Bob Knight Accepts University of Tennessee Vols Coaching Position

I can see it now. Bobby Knight will be coaching at the University of Tennessee in a matter of a few short weeks. How do I know? Because Coach Bob Knight has followed me everywhere I've gone. Seriously! Try this on for size..

Our Trip To Arizona For Spring Training Baseball… And More

I'm finding that this "What I Learned" post each week is a great place for me to toss all of the random things that I've forgotten to blog about, as well as little tidbits & facts that I learned during...

Jim Signs On With Hoosier Thunder Motorsports

Jim Walczak and Terry McMillen's Hoosier Thunder drag racing team are participating in all NHRA races this year -- instead of IHRA. That means a lot more TV time!... Watch for the Amalie Oil Top Fuel Dragster on ESPN2 all 23 weeks this year.

Can You Identify These Cubbies?…

I'm ashamed to say that I don't know the names of the following players spotted at the Cubs/Giants Spring Training game. Can anyone help?

Free Song Downloads Via iTunes

From now to April 11th, you can win free music downloads on iTunes! How? Just buy bottled Pepsi products (instead of fountain sodas) the next time you get thirsty, and the odds are 1:3 that you'll be a winner...

The Homeless Guy

Kevin Barbieux says: There's more to homeless people than being homeless... There are many myths about homelessness. Hopefully, this blog will help dispel some of these.

Google, American Idol, Amazing Race & Calypso Caribbean Restaurant

A day late I know... but I still learned some stuff. In fact, I learned a LOT this week! Learned lots of new computer facts & tidbits. Visited lots of new restaurants. Discovered lots of interesting coincidences happening in our...

Movies, Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Ashley Cleveland, Blogging & More

This was a week of creativity gone wild!... We've termed ourselves "serial entrepreneurs" -- though we're not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing! To us, it's a good thing, cuz it keeps our wheels spinning and...