i got a semi on the escalator

The Flyers game was fun last night. Both kids enjoyed it… well the huge boat horn that went off during a goal last night scared the crap out of Viv. Bubs really enjoyed the big checks against the boards and seemed to be following the action based on the questions he was asking me. The Flyers lost (there is something wrong with Mike Richards – he’s not himself out there lately, and Danny Briere is not ready to play, he looked sluggish out there), but it was more about taking my kids to a game I love and just having fun.

As we were leaving last night, I had this semi-epiphany while herding like cattle down the escalator from section 215…. “I was in a pretty bad car accident this morning, I’m in debt up to my eyeballs, my roof has a leak in it, but I couldn’t be happier right now – my kids are with me.” Insanity or finding some earthly nirvana? Who cares, happy is a slippery ball and it’s difficult enough to grab a hold of even for a second… so why break this down? Just be happy.

Some shots from the Flyers game last night…

Growl Abbe Part 2…

And speaking of that pretty blonde…

Hi Everyone,

On March 21st, I will be climbing the 50 flights of stairs of the Bell Atlantic Tower to raise money for the American Lung Association.  If you are able, please donate five or ten bucks to www.phillystairclimb.lunginfo.org.  Click on “Contribute to a Climber” and enter my name.  I’ll let you know how my thighs are feeling on the 22nd.  Thank you very much!

Abbe

14 Responses to “i got a semi on the escalator”

  1.  Chris Says:

    I’m glad the kids are there helping everything be better.

  2.  Tink Says:

    Yeah, you sounded real terrified there Van. ;)

    Maybe you should work on that purr instead Abbe.

  3.  Houston Says:

    You understand what many people in life do not. That your kids are more precious than anything, and THEY are what matters.

    The rest of it, just goes away. Love is forever.

    I am so happy you are with your kids dude.

    Houston last blog post..Duh Austin!

  4.  furiousBall Says:

    Chris – yep, they can’t help but make it better

    Tink – i was sure she was going to attack

    Houston – thank you and it sounds like you get it too :)

  5.  Jazz Says:

    When you get the happy, you gotta just hang on tight.

    Jazz last blog post..Friday Correspondence

  6.  Peter Says:

    I guess the best part must be the realization that there is no
    direct correlation between happiness and money.

    Sure, it helps not having to worry about cash, but having the onces you love at your side is truly priceless.

    Peter last blog post..Elvis fans shocked by Belgian 2009 Eurovision song contest entry

  7.  tori Says:

    Love is all you need, right?

    I will go donate to Abbe now.

    tori last blog post..It’s Really Just Pie

  8.  tori Says:

    That link is not working for me…can you send it to me over email?

    tori last blog post..It’s Really Just Pie

  9.  furiousBall Says:

    Jazz – there’s a 38 Special lyric in there somewhere

    Peter – yep, i’m fine with happy, money will come and go

    tori – thanks (and I corrected the link in my post as well as sent it via email)

  10.  Cynnie Says:

    okay..this is all nice..but where’s your penis?

  11.  furiousBall Says:

    Cynnie – helicoptering in celebration that it’s Friday

  12.  Aunt Jackie Says:

    Furious well it has some company then, cuz I’m glad it’s Friday too lol.

    And I totally agree, just be HAPPY!! besides, when we let things or people get to us, they only take our power away and drain us of our energy.

    Rock on!

  13.  lime Says:

    amigo, you have the right attitude. people are more important than any things there are. and when your kids are the people….well, it’s a no brainer.

    abbe is just way too cute for words but would you give the poor girl a lozenge or something. and yay for her doing the climb. she rocks!

    lime last blog post..Da Count-Da Blog

  14.  Carolyn Says:

    Happiness is what it’s all about…the other stuff is just details. Hold onto it with both hands and enjoy…

    Have a great weekend, sorry I’ll miss the festivities…

    Carolyn last blog post..What a difference a week makes…

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