One Day My Mind Opened Up
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Requiem For A Barber
On Christmas Eve, I paid a visit to a high school classmate of my Dad's who was also the unoffical "Family Barber". This was a man who had basically cut my hair since I had hair. We talked about the usual stuff; sports, music, and a bit of other stuff. He showed me pic of himself in a group that included future NFL Hall Of Famer Joe Namath. As I left he wished me a "Merry Christmas."
Little did I know that would be the last haircut I would ever get from him. He passed away Tuesday.
"Buzz", as we all called him, was one of those people that the more you got to know him, the more amazed you were at him. In addition to being an excellent barber, and veritable encyclopedia of sports and musical knowledge, he also could seem to pull all sorts of facts out of head. One of other memories of him will be when he used the word 'narcissist' to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback. I don't know whether I was more amazed that he could pronounce the word, or that he could use it properly.
Of course, if you dared open your mouth in his shop, you were inviting a challenge. You'd better be able to back up whatever you said. I think that I may have learned how to discuss and debate a bit in the "Big Chair". And I could catch him off guard with being able to answer his challenges in many cases, answer his trivia questions, and even "turn a phrase".
This ability to talk also lead Buzz into the booth for High School football and basketball games, where his freewheeling style was a refreshing complement to the dry facts. When he once compared my high school alma mater's gymnasium to a maze, you knew what he meant. Of course, he also had a habit of "loosing" my dad at football games.
He also had an opinion on EVERYTHING, and had no shame in expressing them. He would tell you what he liked (Football, Baseball, Basketball (save the NBA), Celine Dion), and didn't. Sometimes his comments could have seemed racist, but in time I realized that he simply wanted minorities, especially blacks, to "play by society's rules".
I could fill a whole book with stories of this unique person. But I know this, haircuts won't be the same. I'll be stuck going to the "assembly line" shop in Camp Hill, now they do a good job and charge a good price. But the place has no soul!
I guess all I can say is "Hail and Farewell" Buzz. The world is a less interesting place without you.
Together Again ¶ 8:59 PM
On Christmas Eve, I paid a visit to a high school classmate of my Dad's who was also the unoffical "Family Barber". This was a man who had basically cut my hair since I had hair. We talked about the usual stuff; sports, music, and a bit of other stuff. He showed me pic of himself in a group that included future NFL Hall Of Famer Joe Namath. As I left he wished me a "Merry Christmas."
Little did I know that would be the last haircut I would ever get from him. He passed away Tuesday.
"Buzz", as we all called him, was one of those people that the more you got to know him, the more amazed you were at him. In addition to being an excellent barber, and veritable encyclopedia of sports and musical knowledge, he also could seem to pull all sorts of facts out of head. One of other memories of him will be when he used the word 'narcissist' to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback. I don't know whether I was more amazed that he could pronounce the word, or that he could use it properly.
Of course, if you dared open your mouth in his shop, you were inviting a challenge. You'd better be able to back up whatever you said. I think that I may have learned how to discuss and debate a bit in the "Big Chair". And I could catch him off guard with being able to answer his challenges in many cases, answer his trivia questions, and even "turn a phrase".
This ability to talk also lead Buzz into the booth for High School football and basketball games, where his freewheeling style was a refreshing complement to the dry facts. When he once compared my high school alma mater's gymnasium to a maze, you knew what he meant. Of course, he also had a habit of "loosing" my dad at football games.
He also had an opinion on EVERYTHING, and had no shame in expressing them. He would tell you what he liked (Football, Baseball, Basketball (save the NBA), Celine Dion), and didn't. Sometimes his comments could have seemed racist, but in time I realized that he simply wanted minorities, especially blacks, to "play by society's rules".
I could fill a whole book with stories of this unique person. But I know this, haircuts won't be the same. I'll be stuck going to the "assembly line" shop in Camp Hill, now they do a good job and charge a good price. But the place has no soul!
I guess all I can say is "Hail and Farewell" Buzz. The world is a less interesting place without you.
Everywhere I go.
Every smile I see.
I'll know you are there,
smiling down at me.
Together Again ¶ 8:59 PM
Saturday, June 24, 2006
I can agree with this
Well maybe not the:
part ¶ 6:15 AM
| What Your Soul Really Looks Like |
 You are quite expressive and thoughtful. You see the world in a way that others are blind to. You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. You feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you. Your near future is likely to be filled with great successes and accomplishments. You just need to figure out how to get there. For you, love is all about caring and comfort. You couldn't fall in love with someone you didn't trust. |
Well maybe not the:
You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you.
part ¶ 6:15 AM
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Sounding Off
Funny thing happened to me this morning--well getting up at 6:30AM with only three hours sleep was funny enough.
But my computer has decided to start making noises again. And that's NOT a bad thing.
About a month ago, the sound on my computer mysteriously went out. I thought my headset had blown out so I drug out my old speakers and mike. Best thing I can figure is that I toggled something I shouldn't have and managed to somehow toggle it off.
Now what does this mean--well I can finish learning Flash, as the last chapter I need to read is on sound and music.
I can also start having some real fun making animated cards, etc.
I think the 1st project I "tackle" will be a salute to my Alma Mater, using a free version of our school fight song.
From there I have a bit of unfinished business with my Brother and my Nephew.
DREAMS DON'T DIE ¶ 8:21 AM
Funny thing happened to me this morning--well getting up at 6:30AM with only three hours sleep was funny enough.
But my computer has decided to start making noises again. And that's NOT a bad thing.
About a month ago, the sound on my computer mysteriously went out. I thought my headset had blown out so I drug out my old speakers and mike. Best thing I can figure is that I toggled something I shouldn't have and managed to somehow toggle it off.
Now what does this mean--well I can finish learning Flash, as the last chapter I need to read is on sound and music.
I can also start having some real fun making animated cards, etc.
I think the 1st project I "tackle" will be a salute to my Alma Mater, using a free version of our school fight song.
From there I have a bit of unfinished business with my Brother and my Nephew.
DREAMS DON'T DIE ¶ 8:21 AM
Saturday, June 17, 2006
And Learn From The Gracies
¶ 6:55 PM
| You Should Visit Brazil |
 If you're looking for an extreme yet chill vacation, Brazil is perfect for you. Go wild at Carnaval, get lost in the Amazon, and relax checking out the beautiful people on the beach. |
Sunday, June 11, 2006
I've Always Seen Myself as French But. . .
¶ 6:44 PM
| Your Inner European is Dutch! |
 Open minded and tolerant. You're up for just about anything. |
Friday, June 02, 2006
Surprising--I'd Have Guessed Berkeley
¶ 11:28 AM
You Belong in Sacramento |
 You're a little too down to earth to be considered a true Californian... But you still too weird to fit in anywhere else! With it's diversity and cultural opportunities, Sacramento is just enough California for you. |
