Sharon and I stop for ice cream on our way home from dinner last night. It was a little local drive up ice cream place, Lee's, that has been in business for 40 years. Lately when we go for ice cream it is at Culver's or Kopp's and I either get the flavor of the day or a sundae. ( I know...both Culver's and Kopp's sell frozen custard not ice cream) When we got to Lee's there was a family getting their order. When I saw the soft-serve cone given to the young boy my decision was made. I had to have a soft-serve twist ( vanilla and chocolate ). Eating that cone brought back memories from my childhood. I can remember eating cones with the ice cream dripping down my hands and chin. It reminded me of those care-free summer days of my youth. Running around playing with the neighborhood kids. The baseball games, capture the flag, riding our bikes, playing in the woods and waiting for the porch light to go on, the signal it was time to go home. In today's hustle and bustle world of work, work, work we need to stop once in awhile and remember the carefree times of our youth. I would like to thank that family and their young son who helped me remember some of my childhood memories.
Scott
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Getting Started
Why a blog Scott? You are 46 years old and have never written anything in your life. What to you possible have to write about? Who wants to read about an average middle aged man from Wisconsin?
All good questions. I don't really know the answer to any of them. I guess I am just looking for a place to write some thoughts, vent some frustrations, remind myself of the good things in my life and learn to open up a little. I find that I keep things bottled up at times. I tend to withdraw when things are bothering me. I am getting better with the help of the woman I love...my wife Sharon. She has been a blessing in my life. I am still not sure what I have done to deserve such a wonderful woman.As the days and weeks go by I will tell the story of how we met.
I guess my first blog should be a little about me and who I am.
I am a 46 year old male from Wisconsin. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wi. I currently live in Waukesha with my wife of almost 16 months Sharon. I have two siblings: older sister Linda and younger brother Mike. If I am honest I think Mike is a big reason for this blog, more on that to come. I am a huge Packer's fan and I am sure we will explore that in the days ahead as well. I was a meatcutter for 24 years for a couple of major grocery stores in the Milwaukee area. I am currently a Union Representative for UFCW Local 1473. After years of being out of shape, I am now going to the gym religiously and trying to get into shape. I am sure a part of this blog will be talking about that journey as well.
You might be wondering why I named my blog "Livin The Dream" it comes from a sports radio host here in town who tells everyone he is living the dream when he is asked how he is doing. I now use it in my daily life when asked, because it is a reminder to myself that I am truly a lucky man. It is also I little pick me up on days I might be a little down. I going to go for now but I will return.
Scott
All good questions. I don't really know the answer to any of them. I guess I am just looking for a place to write some thoughts, vent some frustrations, remind myself of the good things in my life and learn to open up a little. I find that I keep things bottled up at times. I tend to withdraw when things are bothering me. I am getting better with the help of the woman I love...my wife Sharon. She has been a blessing in my life. I am still not sure what I have done to deserve such a wonderful woman.As the days and weeks go by I will tell the story of how we met.
I guess my first blog should be a little about me and who I am.
I am a 46 year old male from Wisconsin. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wi. I currently live in Waukesha with my wife of almost 16 months Sharon. I have two siblings: older sister Linda and younger brother Mike. If I am honest I think Mike is a big reason for this blog, more on that to come. I am a huge Packer's fan and I am sure we will explore that in the days ahead as well. I was a meatcutter for 24 years for a couple of major grocery stores in the Milwaukee area. I am currently a Union Representative for UFCW Local 1473. After years of being out of shape, I am now going to the gym religiously and trying to get into shape. I am sure a part of this blog will be talking about that journey as well.
You might be wondering why I named my blog "Livin The Dream" it comes from a sports radio host here in town who tells everyone he is living the dream when he is asked how he is doing. I now use it in my daily life when asked, because it is a reminder to myself that I am truly a lucky man. It is also I little pick me up on days I might be a little down. I going to go for now but I will return.
Scott
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