I wanted to see if we could collectively recreate a dance playlist from the Summer of 1981...
I know it ended with Stairway to Heaven and some where in the middle would have been Styx's Too Much Time on My Hands, but what else was there? Post replies and I'll see if I can't put together an iMix on the iTunes Music Store...
:-)
Alex
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Todd Clay Reminder
Hi folks,
A quick reminder, Todd Clay would love to hear from folks. Unfortunately he doesn't have email.
You can call or write to him here:
Todd Clay
549 Heather Dr.
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 278-5454
Cheers!
Alex
A quick reminder, Todd Clay would love to hear from folks. Unfortunately he doesn't have email.
You can call or write to him here:
Todd Clay
549 Heather Dr.
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 278-5454
Cheers!
Alex
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Spring Update from Matthew Mintz
Thanks Alex for prompting us to write.
My youngest daughter Natalie just turned 5 (photo below). Hard to believe our baby is going to kindergarten in the fall. We had a pirate and princess party. All the kids dressed up and there was a group that came and did a play involving all the kids. We did this at the community center that had a stage, so it worked out great.
Work is busy as usual. However, it is always a nice break when Alex comes into DC and we have a chance to have a bite. We just had "Match Day" at our school, which is always exciting. All our senior students open up their envelopes at the same time and find out where they are going to be for the next 3-7 years of their lives.
The other thing that was somewhat exciting was being on the local news. I have done this a few times. Health care tends to be big in both the national and local news. Whenever they want a story, they usually go to the universities to get an "expert" opinion. If it's something to do about heart attacks, they ask one of our cardiologists. If it's something about brain surgery, they ask one of our neurosurgeons. When they are not really sure who to ask, they usually ask me.
The most recent piece was on electronic cigarettes. These are products made in China that are being touted as safe alternatives to smoking, but they are likely are not safe at all. What's even more scary is that they are being sold in the US, and the FDA hasn't really taken action.
I have posted the video below. For more info you can see my comments on my blog post Electronic Cigarettes
My youngest daughter Natalie just turned 5 (photo below). Hard to believe our baby is going to kindergarten in the fall. We had a pirate and princess party. All the kids dressed up and there was a group that came and did a play involving all the kids. We did this at the community center that had a stage, so it worked out great.
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Work is busy as usual. However, it is always a nice break when Alex comes into DC and we have a chance to have a bite. We just had "Match Day" at our school, which is always exciting. All our senior students open up their envelopes at the same time and find out where they are going to be for the next 3-7 years of their lives.
The other thing that was somewhat exciting was being on the local news. I have done this a few times. Health care tends to be big in both the national and local news. Whenever they want a story, they usually go to the universities to get an "expert" opinion. If it's something to do about heart attacks, they ask one of our cardiologists. If it's something about brain surgery, they ask one of our neurosurgeons. When they are not really sure who to ask, they usually ask me.
The most recent piece was on electronic cigarettes. These are products made in China that are being touted as safe alternatives to smoking, but they are likely are not safe at all. What's even more scary is that they are being sold in the US, and the FDA hasn't really taken action.
I have posted the video below. For more info you can see my comments on my blog post Electronic Cigarettes
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I Hope Everyone is Having a Great Summer!
Hi everybody. You all have been on my mind lately; especially after I had happy birthday notes from Stacey and Christina on facebook yesterday and an email from Tim earlier this week. It was so great hearing from you! I figured maybe I'd let everyone know what's been going on with me this summer and hopefully hear what all of you have been up to. At the end of June I went to Creation (http://www.creationfest.com/ne/). I was there for five days and worked crazy hours but did get to see some of my favorite musicians at night including my very favorite Chris Tomlin!
My brother and sister-in-law asked me to be godmother to my youngest nephew and of course I jumped at the opportunity so I headed to their house Sunday July 27th only to get a phone call when I got there to learn my office at church had been broken into and about $200 of our Relay for Life money had been stolen. A couple of people at church made donations to replace the stolen money but it was an upsetting experience. After the baptism was over I headed home since the Vacation Bible School we had put together started that night. We had a great time with the kids that week. We gave them some items to collect for some mission projects and a challange to bring in a certain amount and if they met the challenge they would be able to "slime" me and the Pastor. Needless to say, they met their challange and our last evening together those sweet kids I had spent the week with were circled around me chanting, "Slime her" at the top of their lungs. It was incredibly gross but they enjoyed it. I've been planning several more activities for them in the near future. They managed to bring back some memories earlier this summer when I had the younger youth group in to spend the night at church and heard them playing truth or dare when they thought I was sleeping. I was transported back in time and was suddenly 12 again and spending the summer in WV...
My next "major event" is Relay for Life (to raise money for the American Cancer Society to fight cancer). Our Relay weekend is September 5-6th and quickly approaching. I've had a Relay team for several years now but this year it has taken on a more special meaning since the woman I called my second mom passed away from cancer this past December.
I think that covers most of the highlights for me this summer - I hope all of you had a wonderful summer. I'd love to hear all about it.
Tonya
My brother and sister-in-law asked me to be godmother to my youngest nephew and of course I jumped at the opportunity so I headed to their house Sunday July 27th only to get a phone call when I got there to learn my office at church had been broken into and about $200 of our Relay for Life money had been stolen. A couple of people at church made donations to replace the stolen money but it was an upsetting experience. After the baptism was over I headed home since the Vacation Bible School we had put together started that night. We had a great time with the kids that week. We gave them some items to collect for some mission projects and a challange to bring in a certain amount and if they met the challenge they would be able to "slime" me and the Pastor. Needless to say, they met their challange and our last evening together those sweet kids I had spent the week with were circled around me chanting, "Slime her" at the top of their lungs. It was incredibly gross but they enjoyed it. I've been planning several more activities for them in the near future. They managed to bring back some memories earlier this summer when I had the younger youth group in to spend the night at church and heard them playing truth or dare when they thought I was sleeping. I was transported back in time and was suddenly 12 again and spending the summer in WV...
My next "major event" is Relay for Life (to raise money for the American Cancer Society to fight cancer). Our Relay weekend is September 5-6th and quickly approaching. I've had a Relay team for several years now but this year it has taken on a more special meaning since the woman I called my second mom passed away from cancer this past December.
I think that covers most of the highlights for me this summer - I hope all of you had a wonderful summer. I'd love to hear all about it.
Tonya
Monday, May 26, 2008
Summer reunion!!
Sounds like a great idea. I know that it would be very hard for our family to take a trip somewhere for a weekend, though not impossible. I could always go by myself. Since so many of us are located in the DC/Baltimore area (or work there on occaision like Alex), perhaps we can meet in either city for the day. I have a deck, grill, and backyard; so you are welcome to come to Rockville, MD.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Reunion?
Hey gang!
Summer is upon us. Would anyone be up for a weekend reunion in July/August?
Thoughts?
Cheers!
Alex
Summer is upon us. Would anyone be up for a weekend reunion in July/August?
Thoughts?
Cheers!
Alex
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