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Robin Brownlee
March 21 2011 09:38PM
Is it time for the NHL to eliminate fighting?
I've heard that question asked 100 times if I've heard it once in the last 28 years or so writing about hockey for a living, and I've always had the same reaction. I'd look at the Goody Two Shoes asking it like they were some sort of drooling fool, scowl or roll my eyes and say, "Hell, no." Quite often, followed by a barely audible, "Sissy."
When somebody raises the topic or poses the question now, I find I'm not reacting the same way. I'm not sure when my opinion on bare-knuckles fighting changed, and I'm not certain exactly how far it's shifted, but the question no longer offends me.
I don't see the possibility of taking the act of "dropping the gloves" out of hockey as some sort of sacrilegious assault on the integrity of the game. I don't perceive posing the question as a misplaced bit do-good-ism, as a query to be dismissed off-hand because it clashes, rather mightily in my particular case, with the way I've always viewed fisticuffs.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but I'm now of the opinion it's a question that is at least worth asking, even if some of you out there are bound to roll your eyes and utter, "Sissy."
When people used to raise the issue of fighting, I'd say," It's part of the game." It seemed like a handy default answer. Hockey players have been punching each other senseless since the first puck hit the ice, so, in that regard, yes, it's part of the game.
Then again, having goaltenders play bare-faced was once part of the game. I'm old enough to remember it. If you're in your 20s or even 30s, think about that. Goaltenders used to face shooters bare-faced -- slap shots, screened shots. Pile-ups in the crease, skate blades, sticks. Now, if a goaltender loses his mask, the referee blows the whistle.
Having players play without helmets was once part of the game. I used to figure that was a personal choice by players and so did the NHL -- use of helmets was grandfathered in and bare-headed players, Craig MacTavish was the last, disappeared. A bad thing?
Take something as basic as the netting required in the end zone of rinks to protect fans from wayward pucks. After 13-year-old Britannie Cecil died after being struck in the head by a puck in a game between the Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames in March 2002, the NHL mandated safety netting would be installed in rinks. There was great debate.
"Netting? We won't be able to see" or "You can't put netting in. We've never had netting." A young girl died but there was still debate. Do we give netting a thought now?
Times change. And when people are permanently injured or even killed because of what we do and how we do it, even allowing for reasonable risks that are inherent in a game like hockey, they should.
I don't like what doctors found when they looked at Bob Probert's brain. I'm uncomfortable Raitis Ivanans hasn't played a game since a Steve MacIntyre punch dropped him like he'd been shot in the head. There was a time when I wouldn't have given the brain injuries suffered by Probert and Ivanans a second throught. Part of the job.
Framed in what we're learning about brain injuries suffered by athletes and the long-term effects of those injuries, I'm wondering if we should take another look at what we consider "part of the game."
I'm conflicted about that. I've always felt something of a kinship with hockey tough guys, players who take up that last spot or two on a roster because they're willing to bend noses and kick ass, to take care of business and ride shotgun, to put themselves in harm's way.
Guys like Rudy Poeschek, the toughest player I have ever known, and Georges Laraque, a sweetheart away from the rink who I know well and spent many years on the road with. All the hammers, really.
I admire them and always have. Now, I fear for them, well-paid for being ruffians or not.
This isn't knee-jerk stuff for me. As long-time readers at Oilersnation know, I did the tough guy gig as a lacrosse player. I scrapped some as a hockey player. I had boxing gloves and a heavy bag hanging in my garage from the time I was 13 years old.
I was a big kid -- six-foot-two and about 205 pounds by the time I was 14. I liked to fight. I got my ass kicked more times than I remember because of it. Concussions? I don't know how many. Too many.
It was part of the game and it was my job and a way to be a part of the team. I did it until I got tired of getting beat up and hurting all the time. I got sick of seeing my mom with tears in her eyes because I'd busted my nose or a knuckle again or had punched out another kid. It was not part of the game for her.
Those days long gone, I still enjoyed fighting. I had all the fight tapes in the old VCR days. Later, I had all of the fight websites bookmarked on my computer. I've watched Poeschek and Craig Berube pound each other 1,000 times. Trevor Senn? Look him up. The arrival of YouTube? There's a smorgasbord of mayhem. Great stuff, right?
We didn't know then -- especially going back to when I was 15 or 25 or even 35 -- what we know now, what the medical evidence is telling us about brain injuries. About what happens to the players who bring the crowd to their feet when the gloves hit the ice.
So, if the NHL is taking steps to reduce the number of concussions its players sustain by eliminating headshots from the game, how long can it allow players to drop their gloves and punch each other because "it's part of the game." Because it entertains us?
I know the numbers in recent NHL studies on concussions -- Mark Spector at Sportsnet, among others, has written some compelling stuff on this -- show fighting isn't nearly the biggest culprit when it comes to brain injuries. Cheap stuff like Matt Cooke got suspended for and legal hits during the course of a game account for many more.
That said, based on what we know now, how many brain injuries are OK? What's the number? If the NHL is finds it unacceptable for a player to target the head of another player with a shoulder or an elbow, how much longer can it accept that doing it with a fist is part of the game? I don't have the answer.
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Oh I cannot wait until next season when we can actually hope to talk hockey rather than having to read this endless navel gazing about too much fighting, how awful about Proberts brain, ummm Charlie Sheen is crazy, too many head hits etc etc...it has been too f***ing long since we could actually write long exhaustive reports on our first round opponents and what line match-ups we would do,do you remember the great Dallas battles?,even as we knew we were doomed still we had hope....too f***ing long. We have to get in next year or we will self-destruct.
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The Emery High Lady Spartan softball team made it all the way to the championship game of the St. George Warm-Up softball tournament last weekend before losing a game. Enterprise came out on top of Emery 10-2 to end the Spartan run of four straight victories.
Emery started the tournament with a 13-2 victory over Ogden. North Sevier was the next victim as the Spartan team prevailed 17-1. Kanab was also no match for Emery as the final score here was 15-0. Emery then outlasted American Leadership Academy 13-7 to advance to the championship game.
Emery pitchers Whitney Roper and Jeridi Price started on the mound and limited their opponents to a total 23 base hits in the five games. Ogden, North Sevier and Kanab had a total of three hits to really throw off the average. ALA had 11 base hits, 10 of which were singles.
Against Ogden, Emery scored 13 runs on 12 walks and four base hits. Bryton Hess hit a homerun in the bottom of the first inning and walked twice and scored three runs to lead the Emery effort. Jaiden Huntington had the only other extra base hit, a double in the third inning. Jo Jennings and Roper each had a single in the game.
Against North Sevier, Emery had 11 base hits and six walks in scoring the 17 runs. Hailey Cloward had a triple and Jennings, Price, Roper, Kate Thomson and Shandee Jewkes each hit doubles. Singles were had by Jennings, Thomson and Jewkes with Roper hitting two singles.
Against Kanab, Emery scored 15 runs but garnered only four base hits in the game. The Cowboy pitching staff gave up seven walks and the defense, or the lack of defense might be a better word, committed nine errors to aid the Emery offense. The four hits were by Thomson, Bennett and Huntington with Jaiden having two hits.
Jennings scored three times after two walks and two errors. Thomson also scored three times with a walk, a hit and an error getting her on base.
Against ALA Emery finally had what one would call a game although ALA had to score three runs in the final inning to get the score as close as it was.
Emery had 12 base hits in this game. Auminee Bennett hit a home run over the left field fence in the Spartan final at bat and Bennett also had a double in the first inning to score a pair of runs. Price and Huntington also doubled in the game.
Singles were hit by Jennings, Hess, Price, Huntington, Roper, Thomson, Jewkes and Hailee Beckstead as each Emery batter had at least one hit in the game.
Against Enterprise, Emery kept the game close until Enterprise's final at bat. Enterprise was up 3-2 when they erupted for seven runs in that final inning. Emery had six base hits in the game with Whitney Roper hitting both a double and a homerun. Jennings, Huntington, Thomson and Jewkes each hit singles. No Emery batter walked in this game.
Emery pitching gave up nine base hits but five Spartan errors did in Emery. Enterprise had only two earned runs in the game, the same as Emery.
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Canada remains undefeated, advances to quarters at NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships
Quick recap for August 18, 2010
Honduras defeated St. Lucia 25-20, 25-14, 25-15
Martinique defeated Trinidad and Tobago 25-12, 25-8, 25-20
USA defeated Mexico 25-22, 25-19, 25-19
Cuba defeated Puerto Rico 23-25, 27-25, 25-21, 25-14.
Canada defeated Dominican Republic 25-20, 25-14, 25-21
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August 18
Canada remains undefeated, advances to quarterfinals at NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships
GATINEAU, Que. – Canada delivered an impressive 25-20, 25-14, 25-21 victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to steam into the quarterfinals at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships.
With the end of the round robin the playoff match-ups are set: Thursday's quarterfinals see a Canada-Dominican rematch at 8 p.m. while the first quarterfinal pits Mexico against Puerto Rico at 6 p.m. All matches are at the Centre Sportif. The U.S., and Cuba get a bye to the semifinals on Friday.
Matthew Schriemer of Winnipeg led Canada with 13 points in its victory. Lukas Van Berkel of Edmonton added 10 and Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que., eight. Canada places first in pool A with a 2-0 record while the Dominican is second at 1-1
"Our game was really consistent today," said Canada's head coach Greg Barthel of Regina. "We blocked and served a lot better. We were less nervous and it showed in our execution."
Canadian team captain, Tristan Aubry of Edmonton says the players are determined to make some big noise in this tournament. A top three finish here is worth a berth at the world junior championships next year.
"We want to take this tournament as far as we can," said Aubry. "At this stage, we have some work to do but we showed what we can do when we play well. But the competition is only going to get tougher. It's the best of the best now."
Anuary Burgos Agramonte topped Dominican scoring with nine points.
"I am happy, our players gave everything they had," said Dominican's coach Osiel Vasquez Cancio. "We would have needed a perfect reception game to win today."
Games open Thursday with consolation quarterfinals between Guatemala and St. Lucia at 1 p.m. followed by Martinique and Honduras at 3 p.m.
Pool B Cuba (3-0) vs Puerto Rico (2-1)
August 18
Cuba finds its rhythm against Puerto Rico
GATINEAU- Cuban coach Roberto Garcia admitted his team got the wake-up call it needed in the first set as his squad defeated a very talented Puerto Rico team 23-25, 27-25, 25-21, 25-14 on Wednesday at the NORCECA men's junior volleyball championships.
With the victory Cuba wins pool B with a 3-0 record and Puerto finishes second at 2-1. But clubs advance to the playoffs.
"The players didn't follow the game plan in the first set," said Garcia. "But we got it sorted out in the second set and we were able to follow our own game and we never looked back again."
Lazaro Fundora Travieso led Cuban scoring with 18 points, Zamy Gomez Fernandez added 16 and team captain Jorge Carlos Rojas Taylor 13.
"We made tons of mistakes early on," said Taylor. "But we improved and we attained our goal of playing better in each match."
For Puerto Rico, leading scorers were Ricardo Archilla with 21 and Jorge Antonio Lopez with 17.
"We started very confident," said Puerto Rico's captain Ramon Burgos. "Unfortunately our level wasn't that high the whole game. But with that first set win we showed they are not unbeatable and that gives us confidence."
Pool C USA (3-0) vs Mexico (1-2)
August 18
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GATINEAU – The United States once again showed it can be down at times but never out as they defeated Mexico 25-22, 25-19, 25-19 at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships at the Centre-Sportif de Gatineau.
''We didn't start out each set very well,'' said U.S. head coach John Hawks. ''But I got to give our guys a lot of credit. We made the necessary plays to get us going. Still we knew we were going to play a very strong opponent in Mexico. It was a big test for us.''
Taylor Crabb led the Americans in scoring with 13 points, Maurice Torres added 12 and Taylor Sander 11. The Americans finish first in pool C with a 3-0 record.
''We were really surprised with how much fire they came out with,'' said U.S., captain Dylan Davis. ''We were not expecting that and it caught off us guard. But we came back and fought through it.''
Mexico finishes 2-1 and advances to the quarterfinals. Juan Revualta was the top Mexican scorer with a game high 14 points.
''The team did their best and they were really trying,'' said Mexico's head coach Francisco Javier Jimenez Espitia. ''But things didn't work out. The U.S., were very well prepared and they are a very strong team.''
''We played to the best of our abilities and this game is going to help us in the playoffs,'' said Mexico's captain Jorge Barajas.
Pool C Trinidad and Tobago (0-3) vs Martinique (1-2)
August 18
Big win for Martinique at NORCECA Championships
GATINEAU – Martinique won the battle for third spot in pool C at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships on Wednesday defeating Trinidad and Tobago 25-12, 25-8, 25-20
"I'm super happy," said Martinique head coach Eddie Salomon. "Not only did we play well but we also maintained a good point spread which could very important for us for the consolation quarterfinal rankings. We were consistent"
Martinique (1-2) had lost its first two matches to the U.S., and Mexico. Jordi Eniona and Boris Zeline scored nine points each for the winners.
"It feels great to get a win after two lopsided losses," said Zeline. "We clearly learned from those two matches."
It was a disappointing performance for Trinidad and Tobago (0-3). Their top scorers were Kazeem Khan and Bernard Renaud with four points each.
"Very disappointed," said Trinidad and Tobago captain Akim Bushe. "We really needed to win this game but we couldn't find any rhythm. They didn't surprise us because we had played them in qualifying and we knew of their capabilities."
Pool B Honduras (1-2) vs St. Lucia (0-3)
August 18
Honduras tastes victory at NORCECA Championships
GATINEAU, Que. – Honduras earned its first victory at the NORCECA junior men's volleyball championships on Wednesday defeating first-time participant St. Lucia 25-20, 25-14, 25-15.
Josue Carbajal Vargas led the Honduras attack with 13 points. Jose Elias Barahona Diaz added eight for the Hondurans who complete the round at 1-2 for third place in pool B. They will advance to the consolation quarterfinal and battle for seventh place.
"We feel really good and proud of everyone and we dedicate the win to Honduras," said Vargas. "Our concentration was the key. We played very smart and unified."
"The guys upped their game today and that's why we won," said Honduras' coach Carlos Funez. "Our reception was excellent and we were able to make excellent plays."
For St.Lucia they continued to play with great spirit and delivered a particularly strong first set. They finish the round robin at 0-3.
"It was bit frustrating at times," said St. Lucia's 28-year-old head coach Ryan Germain. "Our blocking elements lacked a lot of composure but our serve and attacks in the middle were definitely there. But the general objective is to come here for the experience and see the level we aspire to get to. In that situation we win no matter what."
Many coaches are lauding the play of St. Lucia's Julian Bissette.
"He is a prolific attacker and blocker," said Germain. "He's young and only been plying for three years so there are areas he needs to improve. We hope a lot to come out of him and he'll be a key to our future."
Thursday, August 19
13:00 Consolation Quarter Final – Guatemala vs St. Lucia
15:00 Consolation Quarter Final – Martinique vs Honduras
18:00 Quarter Final – Puerto Rico vs Mexico
20:00 Quarter Final – Canada vs Dominican Republic
Friday, August 20
13:00 9th place match
15:00 7th place match
18:00 Semifinal
20:00 Semifinal
Saturday, August 21
13:00 10th place match
15 :00 5th place match
18:00 Bronze medal match
20:00 Gold medal match
20:00 Gold medal match
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Skip to comments.Fox: Petraeus will not testify on Benghazi
Posted on 11/09/2012 1:22:57 PM PST by pabianice
Upon the heels of Petraeus' resignation as CIA director comes the news that he will not testify about the Benghazi outrage or any Libyan matters.
I am so shocked! (not)
So if Hillary resigns, she will not testify either??
This has to be stopped. This administration is covering up a terrorist attack. How - HOW do we get the truth out? HOW?
send them all to prison
does "will not testify" mean that
he doesn't want to, or
he won't be asked to?
Can't they subpoena him?
Who's surprised ?
Yes, it does relieve Davy of saying anything that might smack of perjury.
They were going to have an investigation, but nobody showed up.
Sleazy and sleazier....
I don't quite understand this, hasn't he been subpoenaed to testify?
How can resigning give them the right to be excused from testifying? This country really is dead when common thugs are elevated above hard working Americans. I would truly love to see our next presidential candidate come from outside politics.
Who could that person be. I will have to do some research.
The putsch begins!
Can't the Senate SUBPOENA him???
? How can he refuse if he's subpoenaed?
Any citizen can be called to testify. Roger Clemens comes to mind. Will the Republicans have the guts.
I heard on Fox radio a short while ago that Petraeus said he will be happy to testify to Congress.
Couldn't congress subpoena him and force him to testify?
Surprise, surprise, surprise. Who woulda thunk?
"I dont quite understand this, hasnt he been subpoenaed to testify?"
He could be called to testify but without the documentation etc that he now no longer has access to. So, he can sit in front of the panel and answer questions from memory or just act like mickey the dunce.
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I doubt that he will. petraeus has a very shady past...or he would never have been invited into the inner sanctum of infinite evil in the first place. Of his many sins, infidelity is the most respectable.
Does anyone here at FR really believe anything will come out of the Benghazi incident? This will disappear in the coming weeks when the "Fiscal Cliff" BS will be front and center for the remainder of the year ... (along with stories about the evil Repubs don't want the middle class to keep their tax breaks).
Count on it.
Its over folks.
Same goes for Fast and Furious ... no more will be said of it.
Send them all to HELL
yes, that
So lets get this straight...
1. Hillary assembles a group of lawyers to advise her regarding her association to the Benghazi attack.
2. She goes to SA and says that "the buck stops with her" and she was responsible.
3. Bill Clinton campaigns hard for Obama in closing days.
4. Petreaus resigns.
5. Hillary resigns.
6. Holder to resign.
One gets the idea that Petreaus was told to resign or else, but I don't understand in the case of Holder why he cannot be compelled to testify on Fast & Furious.
Petreaus, who probably knows the full story, is returning to civilian life, but what leverage does Obama have on him?
Hillary too, will not have to testify, but would she leave office with the Libya thing over her?
Until Obungler claims Executive Privilege.
Sorry General - play ball with us, or that affair you thought was secret will be made known to the world....
Obviously blackmailed by Obama so he could not testify under oath. Another notch in the gun belt of the Chicago mafia.
I doubt that Obama will last another 6 months. Something is really really off with this guy.
Speaking of off. Anyone see Boehner's little speech today? I watched him and he is extremely unlikable. He needs to go and go now. The man is not a leader and uninspiring. To me he is what is wrong with the Republican party. Not only was he short on form he was garbage on substance. We need people that can communicate, not pontificate. The guy is an orange golfing tool!
"Will the Republicans have the guts."
Is the pope Buddist?
Why should he testify?
Congress is full of greedy, self-interested traitors
who hate America and want $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
and freedom from ObamaCARE .... for themselves.
They support illegal immigrants killing Americans
and they support CHEATING in national elections.
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I'm inclined to your view.
I doubt Congress will want to Subpoena him.
That might spoil the Whitewash that is coming.
You are right! He can and most likely will be compelled to testify via subpoena at some point.
this is good news.. now that he is no longer attached to the Obama administration he can spill the truth beans
He is going to sing like a bird and drop the bomb on Obama.
I doubt the GOP has the guts. After all Bonehead wants to move own to
working out a grand bargain with Obama.
Great plan ...
Sure but that can be challenged in court. To invoke executive privilege draws a lot of attention to the issue. Eric Holder always appeared when he was summoned by the House even though he perjured himself every time. Obama used executive privilege to withhold documents that might relate to political maneuvering (cover up) in Fast and Furious.
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
yup, another venting session..
I ignored my pile of blogger work today, and I took my girls out to Chapters, and I COOKED. I'd been thinking lately about how I've never had or made potato leek soup, so the mr went out to do the grocery shopping(something i used to love to do!) and he brought me back the leeks I'd been looking for..and it was wonderful. I've missed cooking in all my stress and frustration. Looking for something new, and giving it a try, and praying to god that my kids and the mr will actually eat it and enjoy it.
I guess I'm just realizing that I'm 32 years old, and I have no idea who I am or where the heck I am going in life...and I'm afraid that if I spend anymore time just sitting at my laptop writing about nothing I'm gonna wake up(or not wake up) and find my life over before i even found it. There are so sooo many things that I miss or just want to go try.
Do I make sense here? Am i having a bad go lately and i'm out of my mind? or am I right and it's time to move on? I am just so tired. So tired of the jealousy. So tired of feeling 'behind'. I'm also really tired of the spam and moronic pitches(hey can you do this for NOTHING in exchange?)!!
Please jump in here...HELP.
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Well it certainly sounds to me like you are out of balance. Even working out of the home, the family has designated time.ReplyDelete
It's vital to strike a balance with family, work and self time.
Perhaps if you designate your time dililgently you'll feel better about the time your blog takes and can reassess then.
It really is out of balance..i have no idea what i'm doing! I'm not sure i know where to start! Maybe just everything in my life in general needs a massive overhaul...ReplyDelete
I am very seldom online t night. I make sure I leave the house and do family time. I think finding balance is key. Most often then deadlines we set are those we put on ourselves. I make an income from my blog so I dedicate certain amount of time to it. But I have 4 kids and a husband so I often need to step back and have family time. Everyone needs to find their groove and find balance. You do what you can and when it becomes overwhelming or stressful , step back and regroup :)ReplyDelete
I guess that's it..my blog is a volunteer position. I don't make money(except those 2 Cbias' i did) and I need to actually make some money..one income isn't doing so well.ReplyDelete
I agree with Kim, family first. The rest will follow. Big hugs, we all get very overwhelmed nowadays. :)ReplyDelete
Making money blogging takes time, I am still not there and have had the same thoughts as you. For me blogging is so much more then money and stuff it's really all about feeling less alone stuck at home with the kids. I like to think blogging helps build a support network for the days when you are just plain done. We all have to do what is best for us. Take a break , regroup and come back if that is what you need. Set rules. Or don't. We will be here for you!ReplyDelete
When Julia from Nugglemama interviewed me last June, this same thing was rolling in my head. I didn't start out blogging for anyone else but my family in BC and then last year started doing reviews. The feeling of being sucked in and having to perform was almost too much to take at times. You'll find your stride, keep your goals in view. Don't say yes to every pitch and don't worry about getting a post up each and every day. Take a break, mark some time off for your offline life. That's a more important world.ReplyDelete
Take a break from your blog. It sounds like you need to get back to basics. If it isn't an income generating position, blogging should be a hobby. Hobby, meaning you do it when you feel inspired. You put time into it when you feel like it. No pressure. No stress. When you are not blogging, you can put your precious energy into your family or things that bring you joy. Good luck!!ReplyDelete
I look at blogging as ,a hobby. Yeah, sometimes I feel badly when I haven't posted a review yet, but really, what's the worst that is gonna happen? I would suggest deciding what you want to do with the blog - career, or hobby? It took me a while to figure out I wasn't in it for fame or fortune, but once I did, life became much more peaceful. I never check on stats, (unless I am asked) I'm not interested in google+, etc. I guarantee that once you figure out what you want out of blogging, you'll become much happier with it. In the meantime sending {{hugs}} your way.ReplyDelete
see I am totally a rabid dog here with my insane quest for better stats..BETTER STATS!!!! Because i don't feel good enough, and keep missing out on all these cool opportunities..ReplyDelete
see i told ya, i drive me crazy!
I have many thoughts on this matter. We'd have to meet up in person to discuss this.;) I couldn't do it myself. I've seen it done successfully, and other times it just doesn't come off as natural. Maybe you can do both- work outside the home and blog. You already have the following! But I'd rather do it at my own pace. If you get free stuff great, if you don't you probably didn't need it anyway. As far as the blog hops go, do you want people to check out your blog because they're interested, or because they'll ''follow you back?'' I hope you find what you're looking for!ReplyDelete
I feel like that so often, but not about my blog. More so because I wish I could stay home with my kiddos. I put a lot of time in at work. I think it's really important to take time for you and your family. These need to be separate. You need time to yourself so that you have the energy to dedicate to your family and then the blog. I hope you are able to figure out what you want/need so you can find some peace. Hang in there!ReplyDelete
Wanna go for coffee and chat...we haven't done that in a LONG time...let me know :)ReplyDelete
Oh hun... much love and hugs coming your way. I never did my blog to make money... I did my blog to share with the world my frugal, special needs journey and homeschooling ways and no other reason.ReplyDelete
but this isn't about me my friend this is about you... and you need to take a step back.. we need another coffee/tea and a chat. Wednesday looks good for me.. how about you?? Seriously.... although I would have a red head with me. But would love to meet up... and we could talk. Sounds like I could help.
Many have said .. finding a balance... and that is what you need to do. Sorry I just read your post now.. why?? Because it was the weekend and my family pretty much comes first. :)
I have been there a few times.. I have debated on changing my name and such.. I love blogging but have had down moments.. I will send you a msg privately we can chatReplyDelete
(I'm not trying to stir up anything negative, or promote stereotypes or anything like that, but I am offering a potentially controversial thought on the perception of this topic....)ReplyDelete
Consider for a moment: how much different is the idea of "mommy-blogging" from that of "porn for women"? At the risk of over-generalizing, just hear me out on the comparison. Men who have a porn addiction use it to fulfil an area of their life where they often feel inadequate or where they are unsatisfied. They often justify it using thoughts like, "it's just natural for men to think this way," or "it helps me be a better lover to my wife," "it's just harmless fun" or "I need an outlet at night." They focus their time and energy on a temporary satisfaction that is purely for their own selfish needs and desires, and a result, are distracted from their family life, distracted from their responsibilities to their spouse, their kids, and their family in general. In short, they're more interested in the artificial platitudes of a "celebrity" than they are in the needs and wants of the people in their own home.
Now consider this over-generalized term I've used of "mommy-blogging." How many stay-at-home moms are actively involved in blogs related to "the big four" of family life: cooking, photography, homeschooling and life management (ie, the "Pioneer Woman Life")? How many women feel inadequate in that area, and use the blogs as both an outlet and as a method of learning how to "be a better mom"? How many feel the same things I stated above about men: "it's natural for me to feel this way", "it helps me be a better mom/wife," "it's just harmless fun" or "I need an outlet during the day."
When men forget that the best thing they could possibly have in life is a great relationship with their spouse, they tend to think there's something better, and they turn to porn. They know more about the artificial "likes" and "turn ons" of a woman other than their wife. When women forget that the best thing they can have is a great relationship with their spouse, they tend to think there's something better and they resort to social media or other social methods. They know more about the lives and activities of other moms, other families, and other relationships than they do about their own.
Few people would argue against the idea that porn is an unhealthy addiction that has disastrous impacts on family, yet not many people recognize that the same kinds of addictions happen in women, they just manifest in a different form: usually in a social manner that is only exacerbated by social media that makes it faster, easier and more convenient than it was in the past (sounds a lot like online porn, to me).
Ask yourself a few questions:
- Do I know more about the family life of a blogger I've never met than I do about my own?
- Could I answer more about what "Mommy Blogger X" did today than what my kids did?
- Do I know more about the husband of "Mommy Blogger X" than I do about my own husband?
- Do I know what my kids are studying this week in school?
- Do I know what my husband did at work this week?
- Whose stresses am I more familiar with: those of my twitter followers/facebook friends, or those of my spouse?
The answers to those questions might answer the question you had...Replies
I am a proud mommy blogger and I think you've made some great points. I am not offended by your comment in the least and think you comment is made because you care.
It is all about balance, like everything in life. You know the saying there is a place for everything and everything has it's place.
I've met Christy through blogging and for that I'm very thankful. Real friendships are made and she isn't just a name on the screen for me. And, from what I've heard from other girls, what she is going through is a pretty normal rite of passage in the blogging world.
Sweetie, I am sorry I just read this now, it isn't easy and as Shannon said you can get sucked into it. It is important to find a balance. Step away for few days and enjoy your lovely family, we will all still be here, we aren't going away. {Hugs}ReplyDelete
no need to over analyze or beat yourself up. what's done is done. set some boundaries, some time limits. some goals! it's OK. I'm sure we've all been there at the beginning of our blogs, trying to get them noticed.ReplyDelete
Keep writing for YOU. don't worry about your stats, your readers... worry about YOU {and your family} and no one else.
deep breaths... you'll be OK.
I think we've all had moments like that- take deep breaths and give yourself permission to really think about what you want to come out of your blog. Honestly! Figure out the goal and then you can figure out how to get there in a way that won't make you go crazy :)ReplyDelete
For me, life is about family. Try to find a compromise that give you time to do what you love, like cooking and your children. Pick only the items you really want to blog about. You only need to grown at a pace you want to grown at.ReplyDelete
Ooooh! I can relate :) In fact, just yesterday I tried to go "unplugged" and made it a "No Social Media" and FAMILY ONLY day. I lasted until the afternoon. I played with my three year old, and spent time with my husband. It's funny how many little things you miss when you get consumed with other "stuff".ReplyDelete
Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision. I am a little fish in a big sea of bloggers and sometimes feel frustrated about not "growing" fast enough. Then I realize that one grows as fast as one needs to or can. Maybe that doesn't really make sense. LOL. I need more sleep.
If I didn't ENJOY blogging anymore I would stop - this is not a job for me, but a hobby. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and what your blog "should be"ReplyDelete
Blogging is different for everyone. Some people do it for themselves, some people do it just because they like it and some people do it for the numbers. It is difficult sometimes to get all of your ducks in a row, making sure you make and keep priorities etc and sometimes we all need a break from what we are doing to realize exactly what road we are heading down.ReplyDelete
Try not to be hard on yourself. Your path just might be changing for you and you are seeking some direction. It is normal to have difficulty with this.
Please know that we are here for you.
Over the past 5 years of my blogging career, I have not only experienced what you are, but lost connection with real life. Steve is very correct in his statement on the addiction side of things. The blogging becomes an addiction. The networks become an even worse addiction.ReplyDelete
As my children have got older, I have stepped back huge. My blog is our main income, it is my career in reality, but it is nothing without my family. I now set a few hours out of my day to work, and it is never when my children are home. I rarely touch product reviews as they do not usually pay, and take too much effort for not being paid. Sure, I receive something neat, but if I desperately wanted it I'd go buy it instead.
I'd say, step back. Take a break. If your followers love your blog enough, they'll understand. Your family is #1. I missed a lot because of my online work and taking a step back allowed me to not only enjoy my blog again, but also my family.
I think we've all hit this road block, it's okay. it can become addicting for sure. try to not to compare what you are doing to what others are doing. find out what you want to do and have time for. we are all differentReplyDelete
I have been blogging for a year and a half and I stayed away from reviews on purpose. First because I had no idea what blogging was about and I wanted to learn as much as I could. Second because I wanted to figure out what kind of blogger I wanted to be.ReplyDelete
Maybe review aren't for you? Maybe you have done and learned what you needed to. I agree with everyone else here that there is balance. Sit down and map out your day, try to make a schedule.
I am sure you will figure it out and you know for sure that there are so many people here to support you.
If you need me to sing you Soft Kitty let me know! ;)
Hugs, my friend! I read your blog to keep up with your life and the cool stuff you are doing with your girls. I just pass by the reviews, and I feel a bit guilty now 'cause you're spending a crazy amount of time on them, but I also skip commercials on tv too. I just want to see the show. So I guess what I'm trying to say is don't stop blogging - because I need it to keep up with you, and I would miss YOU, but if you choose to stop doing reviews and giveaways, I won't miss them,and you can use the time to cook yummy food. :)ReplyDelete
Personally I think it's normal to have your ups & downs with blogging or any job really. I go through highs and lows with mine too! It does take a lot of time! Do you know why you blog? Is it for the money potential or just a hobby? If its the hobby then perhaps you need a little mental break. If its for the money potential then just keep plugging away! I know your kids are older so it's prObably a different challenge. At least mine is in bed by 8. Good luck!ReplyDelete
I hear ya. Sometimes I feel like I'm not working hard enough to grow my blog, other times I feel like it's a waste of time b/c it doesn't generate any real income and just like right now...my 3 y/o is entertaining himself in front of the TV while I'm sitting here on the internet. hmmm, gotta go!ReplyDelete
You've had a lot of great comments and suggestions here, so I won't repeat them. I will say: if you are doing this as a business, then think of it as a real business. Use marketing tools to evaluate: what you're currently doing; the current market (and who else is doing what you're doing); ideas for the future; how to make yourself stand out -- and then work on a marketing plan. Along with this do a financial plan to determine if time you spend + money you spend = profit. Also consider the length of time it takes to actually start making a profit, and how much profit you realistically wish to receive. Good luck!ReplyDelete
You've had a lot of great comments and suggestions here, so I won't repeat them. I will say: if you are doing this as a business, then think of it as a real business. Use marketing tools to evaluate: what you're currently doing; the current market (and who else is doing what you're doing); ideas for the future; how to make yourself stand out -- and then work on a marketing plan. Along with this do a financial plan to determine if time you spend + money you spend = profit. Also consider the length of time it takes to actually start making a profit, and how much profit you realistically wish to receive. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Wow chickie, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here. Sounds very much like to you need to spend a little less time on-line and a little more time doing something for yourself. As in, your on-line time takes time away from YOU. People will always miss the small things (like Adele on the keys) because of distraction, when YOU are happy with what's going on it makes it all easier to see and enjoy. Be nice to yourself, you deserve it!ReplyDelete


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A dedication to my Dad
Jason Gregor
September 29 2009 09:32AM
Good morning, I hope this Tuesday finds you happy, healthy, and most importantly, that those in your life are doing well.
Nine years ago today my father, William Arthur Gregor, passed away at the young age of 56. The morning of his funeral I couldn't sleep and decided to write an e-mail to my friends to release my feelings, and since then I type an e-mail in his honour each year, and hope that it somehow lessens the void in my heart and the hearts of my family.
If you never met my Dad, he was unique. He had an unbelievable zest for life; an ability to make everyone he met comfortable and most importantly he had a huge heart. It's too bad his heart gave out so soon. Dad was healthy for his age, he had quit smoking a few years earlier, rarely drank, ate well and was active, but I guess it was his time.
When I sit down and write this email I am flooded with memories of Dad that make me laugh, but ultimately leave me in tears as I yearn to hear his laugh or see him dance with my mom one more time. I'm most proud of my father because of how he treated his wife, my siblings and our extended family. My dad wasn't rich or famous but he was very wealthy and extremely blessed.
It's strange how a person can affect you even nine years after the last time you've spoken. When I see fathers and sons together at sporting events, family gatherings or even at the mall I'm always reminded of him. Dad was what a father should be. He was supportive, caring, stern when necessary, but his best characteristic was that he always made me feel that he was in my corner.
He was also a character.
He loved to laugh, and play jokes and tease his kids or nephews and nieces. He was able to fit in on any situation. I remember a wedding our family went to when I was about 21. There were little bubble bottles on every table and the bride and groom wanted people to blow bubbles on them. Well, it was all kids out on the floor except my dad. He was in the middle of it, smiling with the kids, laughing with them and blowing his bubbles. I recall my mom telling me this story once and how she fell in love with him even more when he did that. He was so good at having fun and embracing the child within. Many of us guys think we are too cool or too mature to do certain things, but I think we might be missing out on more than we know.
Dad wasn't a big "life-lesson" type of talker. In fact, I only recall a few times when he gave me any fatherly advice, but mostly he showed me through his actions how to be a good man, father and husband. To the dads who are reading this, sometimes the best thing you can say to your kid is nothing. Pat him on the back after a loss or a win — the fact that you are at his game means more than you know. And it isn't just when they are little. My dad came to my games in junior when I was 18, 19 and 20. He never said much, but he was always there and if I wanted to talk about the game he remembered every play. Be there for your kids, emotionally and physically more than just monetarily.
Last month I had an encounter at the farm that re-enforced how moms and dads prepare you differently for situations, even though the outcome is similar.
When I was 16, we had a huge hornets nest on the side of the farm house. The hornets had become a bit to aggressive so Dad decided we needed to get rid of them. He explained to me that we should attack the nest at night, because the hornets would be sleeping and it would be easy to get close to it. There wasn't GOOGLE when I was that age, and I never doubted the old man... ha! I was 17, and thought it made sense.
So at about nine o'clock we go outside, place a ladder against the house, Dad hands me a broom and says go up and give it a rip. He stands at the bottom and steadies the ladder. It's was a 12-foot ladder. As I'm climbing, he of course shakes it and nearly knocks me off, just another one of his fun-loving pranks. I get to the second highest rung, rear back and swat the nest. It doesn't fall, and as I'm getting ready to swing again, the hornets are everywhere. Dad had left the minute the nest didn't fall and yelled "jump" so now I leap off the ladder, and land with a thud.
I see Dad standing in the garage doorway laughing, waving his arms at me to hurry up, while the hornets are all around me. I sprint to the garage and as I get in he slams the door. I ended up with about five or six stings. I'm livid now.
"I thought they *&*&%*#$% sleep at night," I said. I can still see him hunched over the work bench, his back heaving up and down as he tries to catch his breath between laughs.
"I forgot you didn't play baseball that was an awful swing," he finally says.
Who the hell says that? But that was dad; life was too short not to have fun. I asked him later, after I had rubbed some mud on my arms to ease the stings, if hornets actually slept at night.
"I think so," was his reply.
We spent an hour in the garage that night recapping the debacle. What I wouldn't do to see him standing there one more time.
Fast forward to last month.
One of the hardest days I've had since Dad died was earlier this month when we had to ship all of our cows, except ten and the bull. This has been the driest summer in 60 years and the fields are barren and most of the dug outs dried up. The worst part was knowing how it tore up my mom. The cows were a connection to my Dad, and getting rid of most of them was really tough to take.
I had to ear tag all of the old cows before we shipped them. I put the first one in the head gate and then went to the house to get the tags. When I came back, there were bees all over her. So I let her out. Over the summer some yellow jackets had built a nest underneath the head gate. I got the tractor, lifted the head gate up and took it away, but the nest wasn't attached it was still on the ground. I go to the house and tell mom. My plan is too be fully clothed this time.
It's 30 degrees outside, but I put on my coveralls, some gloves, and a toque for my head. I'm walking up to the barn when mom comes out of the house. She has some sort of mesh with her. She's going to make me a bee hunter head gear. She folds it up for double the thickness, drapes it over my head, tucks into the collar of my coveralls, and then puts the toque on top so the mesh won't go anywhere. I'm sweating bullets now, but I'm confident I won't get stung. Moms at least try to prepare you for the situation, rather than tell wise tales... ha.
We don't have any of that spray that supposedly kills bees, so my plan is too scoop the nest off the ground with a shovel and move it away from the squeeze. I sprint in, scoop it up and get about ten feet before the bees are buzzing all over and I drop it and retreat. Behind the granary stands my loving mother. I walk over and as I get closer I see almost the exact same grin on her face as I did on my dad's 20 years earlier.
The only difference is she waits until I ask her if she has a better idea before she bursts into hysterics. She describe how I was flailing my arms up and down as the bees were all around me, but has to stop as she grabs onto the fence to hold herself up while laughing. She can barely talk.
I'm sweating bullets in my new bee fighting outfit, but it's hard not to laugh watching her describe my antics. She then proceeds to get a camera, because she will need a picture when I go back for round two and move it further away. Eventually I got that bees nest into the burning barrel, and I'm glad to report without any bee stings.
As she walked away I was reminded why she and Dad were so in love. They both knew how to love and laugh. I also think that Dad knew that day was going to be hard, so he wanted to inject some laughter. Laughter can make even the hardest day easy some times.
My parents had a whirlwind romance. Dad asked her out in the post office; three weeks later they were engaged and then they got married four months later. Their love was apparent every day to me and my brother and sister. Without ever saying a word, my father showed us how a man should treat a lady, and I'm proud to say my brother was a good pupil, because he has become a loving father and husband. I'm confident that when I am in that situation, (keep the faith mom!) that the lessons I learned from Dad will stick with me.
Dad always made sure Mom knew that he loved her. I never consciously noticed that as a child, but as a teenager and then a man it was obvious. Gentlemen never forget to show, or more importantly, tell your wife how much you love her.
I feel blessed to have had a loving father for 27 years of my life. He showed me how to be a genuine man, how to respect others, and how to enjoy what life brings you. But what I wouldn't do to hear his laugh one more time...
It's not like my dad and I never argued or bickered. Our battles in the barnyard were quite boisterous at times, but we never held a grudge. One of us always extended an olive branch to apologize, and thankfully when he passed I had no regrets. Some days it pains me to hear about a son or daughter who isn't on speaking terms with their father. Some things are too hard to overcome, but most of the times our egos or plain stubbornness hold us back from saying sorry.
We can convince ourselves that it's the other's fault, but let me tell you this: losing my dad was difficult, but I can't imagine how I would feel if we hadn't been on speaking terms at the time of his death. Death doesn't give you a tomorrow. It is forever, and it rarely gives you advance notice, so don't wait to mend that fence, because you might not get that chance.
I write this post with the hope you can help my father know how much he meant to me, and how much I truly miss him.
If you are lucky enough to be able to see you father today, or this week, give him a hug or just spend some time together. At the very least call him and ask how he's doing. Dads might never say it, but they love hearing from their kids. If you are in a different city, give him a call and tell him you love him. I hope that through your actions, my father will see what a wonderful impression he made in my life and heart.
I know for men, and some women, it can be hard to show emotion, but don't let your fears get in the way of telling those you care about how important they are. Trust me, knowing he loved me made his death much easier to accept. His memory brings tears to my eyes as I write this, but they are a mixture of pain and joy, as I recall all the wonderful times we shared. And for the grown up kids, remember that your father is older and probably set in his ways more than you, so for you to take the first step might be easier.
Many of you are now fathers, and I encourage you to always show an interest in your children's lives. I think the true measure of a man is showing those he loves that they have his support and love, no matter the situation. While your kids might not say it to you, we all loved looking in the crowd and seeing the face of our father or mother at our games, concerts, recitals or at the dinner table when they asked how school was. It is comforting and the best gift you can give your kids is YOU. Don't forget that when you are busy "providing" for them.
Thank you for reading this, and for taking the time to follow through on my request. I really need to feel his love and energy and your actions will make that happen.
To all of you who have suffered the loss of your father recently or at any time, especially my friends Allison and Erin, my thoughts go out to you. Make sure you call your mom instead, because I guarantee the void in her heart is much deeper. And remember to cherish the memory of your father.
Dad, I love you dearly. I miss your smile, laugh, your undying love and your company. Please watch over all of my friends and family and especially Mom.
Love your son, Jason
September 29 2009, 09:43AM
Only made it part way thru so far and you got me tears. I need a break. *Breathe*
September 29 2009, 09:46AM
Jason, thank you so much for sharing. I can't imagine what my life will be like when my dad's gone.
I'm definitely calling him tonight!
Always enjoy reading your annual post Jason. Good for you for honouring your Dad in this manner.
Hey Jason,
Great story man. My friend lost his father one year ago today. Their house was always like a second home, and I am very close with the family, and I always felt that he was like a second father.
Your dad reminds me a lot of my friends father, it's sad to see good people die so young. My friends father died a year after his accident due to complications (he was electrocuted putting up a christmas display). He was 46.
My condolences to you and your family.
I think I'll call my Dad.
I've been a chronic reader of this site for over a year now. However this is the first time, I felt I should post.
This was a great read Gregor. I've recently lost my father at an all too young age also. Even with the tears, its always nice to be reminded of whats important in life. Rather than the score of the hockey game the previous night.
Great post Jason, thanks for sharing. I have yet to go through the loss of my parents.
Just last night my Dad told me a hilarious harvest story about how his grain truck burned to the ground on the weekend. One of those classic farmer stories. I will miss him so much when he is gone.
Wow, just excellent storytelling again. It was very well paced, I just flew through it.
Great stuff, Jason!
I hope Quinn can become a fatherly figure for O'Sullivan. Matty wrote in the EJ about Quinn's 'feelings' for POS.
If he and Comrie keep up their great goal-scoring instincts together, we've got a pretty fun team to cheer for on Friday!
I lost my Dad a year ago September 5th.
I tried reading this, but couldn't get through it. I'll read it when I get home.
Ironically, you were the same age as me when I lost my Dad. And although I am greatful for the 27 years I had, it still doesn't feel like enough.
September 29 2009, 10:01AM
Thanks dude, That must be really hard. I just about made it to the end with out a tear on my cheek.
I just talked to my dad last night. That was a very moving read Jason. Thanks again and I'm sorry for your loss.
Thanks for sharing that Jason. My father passed away ten years ago yesterday (Sept28) and, despite my thinking to the contrary, the passage of time does not make it any easier to deal with. By reading your post, it gave me comfort, and allowed me to reflect on my own loss. Many thanks!
September 29 2009, 10:02AM
wow, i wish my dad would laugh and love every once in a while, that was intense, i need a cigarette
Gregor, that was an awesome post!! Even being the devouted father that I am, your post reminds me we can always do more and we never know when that "last time" will be.
You are an excellent example for alot of men out there. I do not know you and the only reference point I have is this website. My initial take on you is one that I would have never expected a post such as this one. It just goes to show all of us "men" that no matter what your profession, no matter how "manly" we think we are, the bottom line is family and without it, we are nothing.
Thanks again for the great post Gregor!!
Jason, thank you for sharing that with us. I dread the day that I will have to face that. To all those who have lost a father, including Jason, I'm very sorry for your loss.
September 29 2009, 10:06AM
Thanks for sharing this with us Gregor.
September 29 2009, 10:09AM
Thanks for having the courage to share this. I also have a great relationship with my Dad and I shudder to think what life will be like when he's gone.
I'm going to go out for my usual Tuesday night coffee with my Dad tonight. I'll hug him once for you.
I have to go collect myself now, I must look crazy sitting at my desk typing with tears in my eyes.
September 29 2009, 10:09AM
After having spent the last 4 months in the hospital with my Dad, flying back and forth no less then 5 times from Grande Prairie to Edmonton, this post really hit home hard. One of my biggest wishes is to see my Mom and Dad dance together once again, and by all accounts it looks like it may happen. Great post Jason and thanks for sharing.
September 29 2009, 10:13AM
Some things are more important than the Oilers. Thanks for reminding me of that, Gregor.
September 29 2009, 10:18AM
Beautifully written, Jason. There's a book in there somewhere; I hope you author it someday. If your Dad is looking down at you today, I have no doubt you've made him very proud.
Thanks for sharing this, Jason. I think we all need a reminder to not take the people we love for granted. Life is too short for that.
Great story Jason, truly it is the quality of time that you spend with family that leave you with memories that you carry for a lifetime. Your dad reminds me of mine and I have always cherished the times we spent together. I think I'll cherish them even more after reading this. Being a new father (10 months) I've come to realize the importance of being a loving caring parent and I strive to be what your father was to you and my father was to me.
September 29 2009, 10:20AM
Thanks for sharing Jason.
September 29 2009, 10:22AM
Thank you, Jason.
And God bless.
Jason, thanks for sharing. Tears welled up in my eyes, I am so glad I have my dad everyday.
Take care and God Bless.
You need to get hitched (or not, haha) and have some kids yourself. Obviously you have inherent "Dad" skills from your father, and I think you'd be a great Dad!
When I'm gone, If I even have 1/4 of the respect and love that your father has from you (to this day), then my life will have been for great purpose (as his was)....my other accomplishments will have paled by comparison.
That's easily the best I've read from you. Thank you for lending us some memories of your Dad, as I read it memories of my own father (lost pretty much at the same time as yours) come flooding back. Great point about being there for your kids. Your funny & sentimental stories involving your father reminded me of mine, and you made this day 100 times better.
Enjoy your day. Bill
Thanks for sharing Jason. That was a beautiful story.
I don't tear up much but I did today, thanks Jason...great blog. God bless, I am sure your dad would be proud.
September 29 2009, 10:49AM
Thanks for sharing, I m lucky to still have my dad love you dad!
My Goodness Jason,
That hit home I lost my dad 20 years ago, coming up ext month hear and I am only 24.
It was a great thing to read and so nice to see that other men have that feelign and respect for there father.
I only wish i could have had the chance to know mine, like you had.
God Bless Buddy
September 29 2009, 10:55AM
Thanks Jason, compelling stuff. I'm a dad of a 2 year old, you have some great gems in here about being a great dad, but also appreciating our dads while they are with us.
Hockey related - Schremp claimed by NYI?
Very moving post Jason. Makes me want to hug my son and Dad at the same time.
September 29 2009, 11:05AM
I have not lost my dad yet but i did loose my best friend on 15 years, 4 years ago and at his funeral his mom said to me never go a day with out telling the one's you love that you love them everyday because you never know what can happen (he was only 29 with 3kids)it was the most powerfull statement she could have said to me as i wasn't shown love like that growing up and being a new father(6 months) i tell me wife and son everyday that i love them. thank you for the post Jason
September 29 2009, 11:06AM
Nice, Dude.
My Dad died of cancer 18 moths ago. I miss him tremendously. His presence made the world a better place in which to live. I think about him hundreds of times each day.
Thank you for sharing your love for father, Jason. We walk the same path with joyful memories and the pain of loss.
September 29 2009, 11:10AM
Thanks for sharing, it reminds me alot of the good times I had working with my dad on his rig. The jokes, the laughs and even the shit giving. I just moved for college after working for him for two years saving up cash, and as it would be I was feeling bummed lately about not seeing him everyday. When I was a little guy he was always punching holes, so we never got to hang out on weekends or my hockey games. So for the last two years we got to see each other every day, and as an adult I understand why. The guy drilled in -30 alberta winters since he was 18 (now 45) so we could have everything we ever needed, our fridge was never empty because of his back. So I finally as a young adult got to kick it with dad everyday, and like I said- your stories remind me of the good times we had. Cracking jokes about camp rats in the cafeteria- miles from civilization, ratchet strapping consultants to trees and questioning people's manhood everytime they ate a bannana. I think I'll call they guy tonight, lay it on him how much I miss him.
Thanks Gregor not only did you get to vent on us and relive some times with your dad, you made all of us appreciate what we have or have lost all that much more. And man, I know you'll be a great Dad yourself someday; you've got the big picture figured out.
Take care of yourself, God bless.
God bless and thank you for sharing.
September 29 2009, 11:16AM
Awesome. If anybody comes into my office in the next bit, I am blaming my cold....
My Dad and I weren't always on the best of terms, but I still miss him. Having regrets once they are gone is pointless, so for those of you who still can, follow Json's advice. I read the site daily, not what I expected today, but best post ever.
September 29 2009, 11:16AM
Very touching
Thank you for sharing that Jason. I usually don't post but with what you wrote today I feel that I have something to share. This may help others appreciate their parents and children more.
I was raised by a single mom. My Dad died when I was only a year old. My Mom never re-married but rather gave everything she had, for her children. She raised 4 boys and 1 girl on a nurse's aid's salary. She rarely missed a game any of us played in. Even when I became in adult and played in all night slow-pitch tournaments in Grande Prairie, she would still be there at 3 in the morning cheering on my team.
She died 7 months ago after battling cancer for almost 2 years. She was the greatest person I have ever met and I miss her dearly.
2 months before my mom died my wife gave birth to our twins (1 boy and 1 girl)that were born 3 and a half months prematurely. They were born on December 19th in a very traumatic situation. On Christmas Day the Doctor called us in and told us we should let our son go as he had a very high chance of being blind, deaf and developing severe Cerebral Paulsy because of a brain bleed that he suffered.
I called my Mom in tears as I had never imagined I would be facing a situation like this. She lived a 9 hour drive north of Edmonton but was on the road with my Oldest brother a half an hour after we got off the phone. It caused her a tremendous amount of pain to sit in a vehicle for any length of time, never mind a 9 hour drive. She knew that I needed her support. She never told my wife and i what to do, but was just there to support us and love us. She never once complained about the pain she was in.
My wife and I decided not to give up on our son. I will forever love him and gave him the same type of support that my Mom gave me. I am happy to say that my son is now 9 months old and has already serpassed many of the Doctors expectations. He is not blind or deaf. He is also very aware and i don't believe that he will suffer from any mental deficiancy. He still may suffer from a minor case of Cerebral Paulsy that will cause him to be physichaly weaker than he normally would have been. This is not a guarantee and it is very possible that he could grow up completely normal.
There is a chance that I may never be able to take my son to his own hockey games but I have full intentions on taking him to see our beloved Oilers many times. I know I will be a better father because of the mother that I had.
I hope my story can help Parents and Children appreciate each other more. I was very blessed to have had my Mom in my life for 25 years. I am saddest when I think that my Children will never remember her.
Thanks again Jason for what you wrote today.
I visit this site daily (sometimes multiple times) because I love hockey and I love the Oilers. This is the first article that has motivated me to post a comment.
The relationship between a father and a son is a truly special thing. I am so fortunate to be able to spend time with my Dad and I thank you for reminding me of that. I hope someday I will be able to have the same positive impact on my kids that my Dad had on me and your Dad had on you.
Thanks for sharing Jason.
This still brings water to my eyes, I admire the respect and love you have for your father Jason, he is very proud of you, watching you in spirit.
September 29 2009, 11:24AM
Thanks for sharing Jason. You sure do have some great memories!
Dad's are awesome. I'm fortunate that mine is still around and now that I'm a Dad I have a new appreciation for the "old man". I get a tear inside when I see my Dad rolling on the floor playing with my 7 month and 2 year old boys. I can only hope that I am as good a Dad to my boys as my Dad was and is to me and my brothers. Cheers to your Dad Jason, cheers to all Dad's everywhere, and a special cheers to my Dad.
September 29 2009, 11:27AM
DeepOil wrote:
This still brings water to my eyes, I admire the respect and love you have for your father Jason, he is very proud of you, watching you in spirit.
September 29 2009, 11:28AM
Thanks for this, Gregor. I only had 22 years, 360 days with my mum (not such a happy birthday that year), and what you've said about memories being both (mostly) sweet and (sometimes) bitter is so very true.
My family was lucky enough to have the chance to say goodbye, and to this day I never get off the phone with my dad or sisters without saying I love you. We weren't a family that said that too often, but Gregor, you're absolutely right when you talk about not letting fear or embarrassment get in the way of telling the people you care about how you feel.
My thoughts go out to your and your family, and thanks again for sharing. Your pops sounds like a pretty cool fella. :)
@ Moony: Glad to hear your son is doing well. My little guy had a little trouble when he was born 15months ago and it was the most helpless I have ever felt. Happy to say everything turned out well.
Slow clap for Jason Gregor!
September 29 2009, 11:33AM
Thanks for sharing this Jason. As a father of 2 I make sure that my boys know I love them both by showing and telling them everyday. My hope that when they are adults they love love and respect me as much as you loved and respected your father.
Thanks Jason! You brought back so many memories for me today. My Dad passed away almost 29 years ago when I was 21 & I still miss him dearly. How I have wished over the years that he was still with us. He was a great guy & gave me all the confidence in the world to do whatever my dreams & desires were. I've struggled at times, but something always comes along to jog a memory or two & all of a sudden it is like he is standing right beside me walking my path with me. I will forever be grateful for the love he showed!
Thank you so much for your story. My Dad was recently diagnosed with Alzheimers and he is in Stage 3 right now so he's not too bad, but has a hard time remembering certain things about time we spent together when I was smaller. I only get to see him a couple of times a year and it saddens me to know that each time I see him another little part of him will be gone slowly. Thank you for making me cry and smile in the same day.
September 29 2009, 11:58AM
Sympathies to you on this sombre anniversary Jason, you're one of fortunate. As i read through your efforts this morning i experienced a different kind of tears, tears of envy rolled down my cheek. You don't know how fortunate you are to have had a relationship with your parents such as the one we've just read about. I would have given anything to have what you had for one week let alone 27 yrs. Just one friggin week....glad you had 27 years of it. Your children will be very fortunate kids if you hurry up.


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