No excuses, just good will

5. January 2009 by admin.

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The holidays are now over and so is my short vacation.  I guess this means I need to update everyone on my life.  I do this with much enthusiasm.  Really, I do!

I love Christmas.  The lights, the gifts and most of all, the good will.  This is the time of the year that I hold the door open just a little longer, chat more when checking out at retail  stores and keep a smile on my face.  Everyone knows smiling is contagious!   Spread some.

We had the opportunity to meet Heather’s parents just before the holidays.  All went well.  Her mother and father seem like really nice and decent people, and if they had a problem with Ed and I, which I believe they did not,  they didn’t show it.  They visited for a few hours and conversations flowed.  This was the first time that they met Chris in person.    

It appears they are family oriented too.  The entire family spent the Christmas holiday at Hidden Valley Resort.  They came from Virgina, California, Alaska and Pittsburgh. 

What would the holidays be like without friends and family?

Chris continues to get healthy from his leg surgery that took place mid-December.  He is getting around quite well now.  This is a good thing for Ed.  Chris returns to school next week and Heather will be back from Alaska later this week. 

My kids were very pleased with what Santa left under the tree.   The younger boys returned to school today after a long break. 

Can you believe Ed and I did not get out the entire holiday season?  When I say “Get Out”, I am referring to a night out on the town with dancing and a couple of cocktails.  We were fortunate to go to a few parties.  It wasn’t like the opportunities were not there.  We decided to just “hang out” with each other.  What a good choice. 

Did you watch our first New Year’s Eve show on OTV at www.outonline.com?  What a huge success!  I cannot believe how many people tuned in!  I would like to thank Circle JJ Ranch (www.circlejjranch.com) for their sponsorship of the show and hosts David Stanton and Brian T.  Hat off to the many guest, too.  I joined the show live from a NYE house party in Irwin.  What a lot of fun! 

Don’t forget to check me out on Talk It Out.  You can listen to this show LIVE every Wednesday at 11am or anytime at Out’s Podcasts www.outonline.com.   You never know what will happen on a LIVE broadcast.  One of this week’s guests will be Fritz, business manager of Pittsburgh Eagle, Pegasus and There.  If you or someone you know would make a great guest on OTV’s Talk It Out, please e-mail Tony Molnar-Strejcek at tony@outonline.com.   We would love to have you on the show!

It is now the Monday after NYE.  The mail has piled up and many phone messages to return.  It is time to focus and plan for a great new year.  Last year was not a bad year, however I am still dealing with the loss of my friend and employee, Jeff Howells.  It is a shame that he did not get to see the fantastic changes to the newspaper and www.outonline.com’s huge growth.

My 2009 promise is not to be so nice and not always sound like a good guy.  I received some e-mail about this and yes, el Lisel I heard your comment on The Pittsburgh View. 

I will do my best not to disappoint.  What do you like?  tony@outonline.com or comment here.

Having said all that, goodbye you jerks! 

STOP!  I can’t…at least right now.  I will try harder.  

Only the best in 2009 to my friends, family and readers!  I love Ya! 

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