Buccaneers

I was today years old when I noticed that the middle line of the "E", in the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers logo, is in the shape of the state of Tennessee 😮, DUH!

It's everywhere...

How Bout Some ETSU Hoops!

We took in an ETSU men's basketball game against Wofford college, at Freedom Hall, this past Wednesday night.

Although, ESTU fell to Wofford 69-72 it was a great take -

Gotta be honest, the ETSU mascot was kinda lame. He was obscure and really didn't get out there to rile the crowd.  Rather he remained more in the background and was just blah -

The highlight of the night was the Honda Small Dog Race that was held on the court during the half time. Eight small dogs (under 20 pounds); defending champion Jubel, marketing icon Poppy, and six newcomers: Remi, Oscar, Oliver, Molly, Fenrir, and Dobby, competed for a $1,000 PetSmart gift card -

Only one of the dogs new what to do and what direction to head in out of the gate, see below, and won easily -

The fan favorite was a three-legged dog but he came up a leg short, DOH -

Another fun East Tennessee event!

Calling Dr. Howard! Dr. Fine! Dr. Howard!

Congratulations to my niece Alyssa!

A HUGE milestone yesterday in her journey to becoming a veterinarian!

The Ross University White Coat Ceremony was held yesterday, where she received and donned her white coat!

You can watch the ceremony by clicking the link here - January 12, 2026 RUSVM White Coat Ceremony

Quite the accomplishment! I'm one super proud uncle!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

How is this for a cool idea!

We walked into the URI campus bookstore yesterday and this t-shirt caught my eye - the names of all the 2024 URI graduates -

Lo and behold upon closer inspection, looky there, the one and only Miss Emilie Frye -

Yes, of course I bought one!

*** UPDATE ***

I framed the t-shirt myself and used a pink arrow sticky note to point to Emilie's name -

VERY Proud Dad!

It's official, Emilie has completed her sophomore year at URI!

She's all moved out of her dorm and waiting to receive her final exam grades, as well as her overall semester grades!

Next stop, summer job at the local Y!

URI Move In Day - South Side!

Another bittersweet but proud accomplishment - we moved Emilie into her dorm this past Labor Day weekend 😭 for the start of her sophomore year at URI.

She moved into a suite that she shares with three other girls.  Each have their own rooms, two bathrooms with showers in both, a kitchen and a common area.  All this in a newly built dorm called Brookside, that is next to the football stadium with easy car access to get to and from.

Hoping that with the new rules, policies and procedures in place at URI work to keep this foolish pandemic in check so Emilie, and all students from grade school to grad school, can get back to normal and enjoy their times!

I couldn't be prouder of Emilie!

I Couldn't Be Prouder!

All moved into Adams Hall!

A huge milestone for Emilie!  All her hard work has paid off!  Onto the next chapter and can't wait to see what's in store.  Of course, an emotional day for all too!

The house is empty and just not the same but that's what makes you coming home that much more special!

Took In Another College Tour

College tour at Bridgewater State University!

What a great little yet big campus.  We were all very impressed with the campus, layouts and offerings.  I'm fairly certain this school jumped to the head of the class (list)...

Master of Science in Accounting!

Congratulations to my daughter Stephanie for graduating from Sacred Heart University's John F. Welch College of Business with her Master of Science in Accounting! 

It was great ceremony, followed by a delicious lunch.

Quite the accomplishment!

My College Graduate

My oldest graduated with honors from Sacred Heart University's (SHU) John F. Welch College of Business the past Sunday!

Seems like only yesterday I was moving a nervous Freshman into the dorms.  Four years later she's a beautiful, confident young woman with endless possibilities and set to embark on the next chapter in her life.  

I'm a VERY proud dad!

Congratulations Stephanie!

Road Trip

Took a drive to Hamden Connecticut this past Sunday - Quinnipiac University to be exact. The school was hosting a field hockey tournament and Sacred Heart University (SHU) was one of the division 1 schools participating. It was a nice, warm day and I got to spend the day watching Stephanie play some ball but more importantly I was able to spend some time with her too! Quinnipiac is kinda of the beaten path and let me tell you it's beautiful down there for sure. Of course, I wouldn't be me if I didn't bitch about something, so here goes - Connecticut drivers are assholes. That is all.

I Support SHU Field Hockey!

Go "HEART"!

Sacred Heart University (SHU) Field Hockey!

It's Official My Oldest is a Pionner!

A Sacred Heart University Pioneer that is...

Tuesday August 10, 2010 drove my oldest daughter to college! She's a freshman, attending Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She is also playing for their field hockey team, #15!

Although, classes haven't official begun, the athletes are required to be on campus almost a month ahead of time, as they need to prepare and get ready for the season. So there will be practices and meetings and practices and practices and more practices. It's been about a day and a half and the text message I received from Stephanie this morning read, "Pain! So much pain!".

I don't know where the time went. How can I be dropping my daughter off at college already?! It seems like only yesterday that she was tooling around the yard with her baseball cap on with curls running around the sides. Am I really that old (not old as in old but old as in I have an 18 yo daughter starting college old)?

It was very emotional (for me anyway). It was a a BIG day for both of us. She's starting of a new chapter in her life and I couldn't be prouder.