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A 'lil HooHaa

Messing with the blogging world since 2005

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Welcome to A ‘lil HooHaa.

As I reach the middle-age years (not there yet, but creeping in), I’ve found I don’t know much about myself. I’m still learning as I go through the process of life.

I’ve had tomatoes hurled at me for much of my life and I’m sick of getting hit by them, so I’m ducking now and hoping I find a great path in life.

This blog will be part of that.

It’s a potpourri of my world. Photography. Life. Geocaching. Sports. Disc golf. Homebrewing. Anything else. Real world. The war against bad grammar and Internet shorthand. I’ll even throw in some good old-fashioned journalistic things at times.

Basically, whatever is on my mind.

Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s serious, sometimes it’s random.

There’s no niche here because there’s only a few things I know to be fact in this world:

  • The three most beautiful things in the world are a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, a freshly cut and lined baseball field and a sunset over a large body of water.
  • Cold-cheese pizza is a delicacy.
  • The flight of a disc golf disc is really amazing to watch.
  • Going fast is fun.
  • Craft beers rule.

I’m also always in search of the perfect hot dog.

This blog is basically my little corner of the Internet where I can talk about whatever. I keep it pretty easy, so hopefully it’s a place readers will feel welcome to come back, visit and comment.

A little about me: I’m an award-winning journalist who is no longer in newspapers. So this site (and my other: RattlingChains.com) are my avenues to continue writing. This site, as noted above, will have a bit of everything. But it’s a way for me to still do some journalistic pieces, yet just write for the sake of writing.

Finally, about the top saying. No, this isn’t a food blog. That saying comes from a baseball game. After newly acquired Hunter Pence scored a winning run for the Phillies, he was interviewed on field and asked what he was thinking. His response? “Good game, let’s go eat.” It spread like wildfire in Philly and me and another friend have bounced it back and forth with different things in the first part. Then I decided to put it on the blog and that’s where it’s stayed. Here’s the original clip of Pence:

 

Other Items

As an avid geocacher, I’ve been on the podcast “Cache-a-Maniacs” two times, once as a guest on the normal show and once during a live show during GeoWoodstock 9, which was held in Western Pennsylvania.

Episode 107: softball29 

Episode 228: Live at GeoWoodstock IX

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I’m extremely big into photography. I consider myself a serious amateur. I really enjoy seeing things in a different light, which is what taking photos does at times. Whether it’s a beautiful view, sports action shots or something else, the camera can help tell a story.

You can see a lot of my work by clicking the link below and going to my Flickr site.

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Awards

These are blogging awards I’ve been given at some point or another.

Awarded the Liebster Award by Mike of Joe Floggers on Nov. 16, 2013.

Winner of a Dude Write Chairman’s Choice Man Card for Week Six of Dude Write. July 2012.

Given to A ‘lil HooHaa by Jonna over at Tattooed Mommie in Jauary 2012.

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Welcome to A 'lil HooHaa!

This is a personal website covering many topics! We host a monthly photo blogging challenge, and then every January hold a fun writing challenge.

Thank you for stopping by and hope this becomes a stop for you!

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In the shadow… #firetower #tower #stamfordny # In the shadow… 

#firetower #tower #stamfordny #utsayanthafiretower #utsayanthamountain
It’s always nice to spend a couple of hours on t It’s always nice to spend a couple of hours on the beach, even for just one day!

#beach #life #water #sand #dog #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram
Baseball ❤️ #baseball #baseballfield #sunset Baseball ❤️

#baseball #baseballfield #sunset @milb @senatorsbaseball
An old tractor in a field when exploring Simcoe Is An old tractor in a field when exploring Simcoe Island. 

#travel #tractor #field #canada #simcoeisland
Last weekend in Canada. A fine beer at Spicer’s Last weekend in Canada. A fine beer at Spicer’s Dockside Grill. 

#beer #pint #canada #wolfeisland #vacation #goodtimes @mackinnonbrewing
An old cemetery with the sun peaking through. #c An old cemetery with the sun peaking through. 

#cemetery #headstones #history #wolfeisland #wolfeislandontario
Fun experience heading from the US to Canada on @h Fun experience heading from the US to Canada on @hornesferry ! 

#water #travel #ferry
Spent part of the morning dock diving with Harper! Spent part of the morning dock diving with Harper! A ton of fun!

#dog #dogsofinstagram #dockdiving #water #Waterdog #goldenretriever #swimmingdog #love #picoftheday #photography #dogs
Gumby rides free! Gumby rides free!
Self care is important. With work as stressful as Self care is important. With work as stressful as it usually is during this month, the little things can help you relax. I went this morning for a beard trim. It’s only 30-40 minutes, but it’s nice to have it done. A nice shaping, thinning it out a bit, a hot towel and a straight razor. 

Nice. 

In the world in which we live, little things like this can really be good for you. Maybe it’s a massage. Maybe it’s a therapy session. Maybe it’s a trip to the barber shop. But take care of yourself. It’s important. 

And if you are in my area and need a trim or whatever — check out Chris (@studio11chris ) at @studio11barbersuite in Oneonta. Well worth it! 

#beard #barber #barbershop #lifeisgood #selfcare #takecareofyourself #life
Nothing better than #barkinthepark with Harper! Nothing better than #barkinthepark with Harper!
Do you think @harper_dublin likes her @jollypets b Do you think @harper_dublin likes her @jollypets balls? The only one I truly am sad I missed buying was a limited edition one for the Asher House sometime last year. I waited and lost out. But, she has her collection and I am sure it will keep growing. There are ones she has outside as well! 

#goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #jollypets #dog #dogtoys #balllife #love
Morning walks . #goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram Morning walks .

#goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #nature #sky #love  #color #photography #photooftheday
We will take sun and blue skies this time of year! We will take sun and blue skies this time of year! 

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#dog #dogsofinstagram #goldenretriever #love #scallycap #bostonscally
Henlo! #snow #winter #mothernature #goldenretrie Henlo! 

#snow #winter #mothernature #goldenretriever #dog #dogsofinstagram
Nothing like Mister Softee on a warm December even Nothing like Mister Softee on a warm December evening! 

#icecream #mrsoftee #jimmies #mistersoftee
Don’t mind me. Just watching a little TV with so Don’t mind me. Just watching a little TV with some snuggles on the couch! 

#goldenretriever #dogsofinstagram #dog #love
It was haircut time with Cameron before Thanksgivi It was haircut time with Cameron before Thanksgiving and he challenged @studio11chris some with this festive art! 

#haircut #barber #barbershop @studio11barbersuite @harmm23 @dlinc27
Sunday was a day with some errands and such, but a Sunday was a day with some errands and such, but also a nice walk on the Vestal Rail Trail. Harper loved it, of course, especially because she got to also walk with her "Gram!" 

#dog #walk #outdoors #goldenretriever #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #love #photooftheday #iphoneography
Quick snap tonight while out walking Harper. #ni Quick snap tonight while out walking Harper. 

#night #moon #blackandwhite #spooky
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A video looking at my first year and a half of owning a golden retriever, my first dog. It's had its ups and downs, but I've truly loved the ride and look forward to the future. 

Music: Happy before we get old by Michael Shynes via Artlist. 

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When these boxes come, there usually some excitement. But this one ... is the ultimate unboxing! 

#cielovideo52 #52weekchallenge #week5 #weeklychallenge

Music: Happy to be Happy (Dapun)

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I hate being in front of the camera, but also realize sometimes it's not the worst thing in the world. So, I'm getting better with it. Week 4's theme was all about us and having us in front of the camera, so I tried to come up with a creative way to do it. 

#cielovideo52 #52weekchallenge #week4 #weeklychallenge

Music: Infinite Wonder (Ben Fox)

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