Tag Archives: football

Why North Star?

Posted on October 20, 2026 by tosabarbell

A couple of years ago, Brian Hare asked me if I would be interested in taking on the running of a decade old Highland Games fling at a local winery in the western suburbs of Minneapolis held every Father’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: The Other Side

Posted on March 5, 2018 by tosabarbell

Years ago, pre-teen Zac and I went rollerblading along a paved path that was bordered by a sludge river and a campground in the shithole town we lived in called Hutchinson. (Yes, it’s a shithole town. I adored the “outrage” … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Glory Days

Posted on November 24, 2014 by tosabarbell

I saw an interview on the television yesterday with Brett Farve where he said he asked Reggie White what he misses most about the NFL in retirement. His answer? The glory? The perks? The ProBowl after ProBowl? Nope. The guys. … Continue reading →

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In The Suck

Posted on October 29, 2013 by tosabarbell

I mentioned in yesterday’s post an assistant football coach of Oz’s that walked off the field during their last practice in frustration and took all of the gear, leaving his kid. It’s very Godfather…leave the kid, take the cannoli (I … Continue reading →

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