Jason's Untimely Thoughts

Dave Matter, one of the top two sportswriters in the State of Missouri, posts the following in the Columbia Tribune’s Behind The Stripes blog:

This week’s ESPN the Magazine features a cover story by senior writer Seth Wickersham on Missouri’s Chases, Daniel and Patton.

“It kind of came out of the blue, so I was pretty shocked they came up with that idea,” Patton told me about the interview and photo shoot, which took place during the team’s recent bye week. “It’s an honor.”

I’ve read an advance copy of the story. I think Tiger fans will enjoy.

The ESPN Magazine article is here.

I write to make sure everyone knows of an event that is being planned by a group of Sarah’s friends and peers — “Hold That Hug“, a drop-in family photo shoot, is taking place next Sunday, October 12, from 3 – 5 pm at Stewart Park in Columbia.  (If the esteemed President of the Stewart Park Association happens to be reading this, please remember my extra contribution to your slush fund recently and kindly look the other way as it seems we’re proceeding without waiting on official approval.)  Photo taken or no, come hang out with the gang if you like.

From the site:  http://www.holdthathug.blogspot.com/

Sarah Becking’s photographer friends are hosting a tribute event that’s taken the shape of a drop-in family photo shoot from 3-5 PM, Sunday, October 12th. (If it’s raining at 12 noon that day stay tuned to this blog. If it’s still raining at 2 PM, we’ll reschedule for the event to be held on Sunday, October 26th instead.) note:  There’s a step we haven’t yet taken in getting official permission to use the park, but plan on dropping by sometime during 3-5 pm at Stewart Park in Columbia. Hang out with us. Play with us. Get your picture made by us.

every family is welcome.

“family hug” type group pictures will be created (at no charge) for every family in attendance.

family pictures will be posted online via sarah becking’s zenfolio site (i.e. her “photo store”) sometime after the event. proceeds from any print sales will be directed to something sarah really loved: PICTURES-OF-THE-YEAR-International.

that’s the scoop. stay tuned for updates. and go hug somebody you love ~ that’s what it’s all about.

hold that hug.

Go Hug your friends and family, go Tigers, beat the corn, and on a side note, screw ku.

An ‘argument’ filled day at work yesterday.  Not really arguing, at least I don’t think so, but collective displeasure with the creative process in tweaking our advertising plan.  The end result is good, just seems like there should be a better way of accomplishing it, we all agree.

I try to not to talk about work except to co-workers.  It’s generally boring, while at the same time very similar to your work, I imagine.  The exception is days like yesterday, where you simply need an outsider to listen for a minute or two, but naturally not just any outsider will do.  Another part of the deal.

So a friend calls today to let me know she dreamed of Sarah last night.  Like Sarah, she generally has very vivid dreams, remembers them in much detail.  Different last night, though, was clearly a ‘visit’, not a dream.

Sarah was wearing her hair short, which was unusual.  And they were living the rock star life on a tour bus, which was unusual.  Then told her that we should all go to Six Flags.  For four days, which would also be unusual.  Basic premise being so everyone could get to know each other better.  Nothing says bonding like Six Flags, I guess.  But in four days I could surely manage to vent my work ventings some.  Screamin’ Eagle, here we come.