I am a writer in the north woods of Minnesota. I love the forests and lakes that surround me. I have worked for a local paper company for over 29 years and want to get my ideas and opinions out there. That and my wife will kill me if I don't try! I am blessed that I have such a supportive wife and two great kids. I am also blessed to have a large extended family, with so many wonderful stories and tales to tell. I am but taking another step in this journey of life. . .

My passion is ...

my writing

I know too much about ...

sports

My parents always told me ...

leave things better than when you found them

My childhood ambition ...

journalist on local newspaper

My favorite memory ...

marrying my beautiful wife

Why I write ...

I love the feeling of making a difference

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

watching-espn, listening-70's oldies, reading-Clive Cussler

My first job ...

mowing the neighbor's lawn

My best moment ...

is whenever says something I wrote touched them

My inspiration ...

my darling wife, Leslie!

Sports & Recreation > Hockey 2008 NHL playoff predictions

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The 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs will be as usual, the epitome of the NHL season, and like last year, when the Anaheim Ducks became the first West Coast team to carry the Cup since the inception of the NHL in 1917, I see another worthy team coming forward to claim Lord Stanley's mug. In the Eastern Conference, three teams stand out. The offensively explosive Ottawa Senators, the young Pittsburgh Penguins and defensive minded New Jersey Devils. Ottawa has so much firepower that when it fizzles on some nights, the defense of the Sens and the shaky goal tending play of Ray Emery leaves them vu...

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