Keithstg Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 To Muriel Bowser and to the end of the ongoing criminal enterprise known as "One City". Later, Vince. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 To my girl G, seven years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Can I drink to me?, because I think I need it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Can I drink to me?, because I think I need it. OH, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 To the entire Fort Hood family, worldwide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Tonight, to the Wizards. Its about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 To the incredibly kind and generous gentleman aboard a flight yesterday from Frankfurt, Germany to Washington DC. Upon seeing a wounded soldier in an arm sling and a leg brace struggling down the aisle toward a middle seat in the back of coach, this man asked the soldier to please take his seat in BUSINESS class. When the solider demurred, the man told him that he insisted upon exchanging seats with the soldier. Awesome. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 To the incredibly kind and generous gentleman aboard a flight yesterday from Frankfurt, Germany to Washington DC. Upon seeing a wounded soldier in an arm sling and a leg brace struggling down the aisle toward a middle seat in the back of coach, this man asked the soldier to please take his seat in BUSINESS class. When the solider demurred, the man told him that he insisted upon exchanging seats with the soldier. Awesome. That *is* awesome, and genuinely heart-warming. I only hope there was an extra business-class seat for the gentleman who gave his up, and that the airline gave it to him. This man, whoever he is, deserves to be on the nightly news - especially because he apparently asked for nothing in return. I hope someone tracks him down - which airline and flight number was it? Man, if only everyone in the world was like this - and there's no good reason they shouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Don, there was no extra seat in business class, so this man sat in the middle seat of a row at the back of the plane on a transatlantic flight that probably lasted 8 hours. Mark told the flight attendant that, whatever the man wanted in terms of food and drink, he wanted to pay for and tried to hand her his credit card. The flight attendant refused the card and told him that the man's nourishment would be taken care of by the airline (United Airlines). This story gets even better. This man insisted on accompanying Mark from the plane and through customs. He is a frequent international traveler with a specialized clearance that allows him to get through customs and security in an expedited way and he insisted that they allow Mark to do the same. He then stayed with him until they reached the area where Mark's father was waiting to pick him up, saying that he would not leave the airport until he knew that Mark had connected with his father. So, my husband was able to meet the man, express his deep gratitude, and contact information was exchanged. I have not put his name in these posts out of respect for his privacy. Rest assured, however, that we have every intention of inviting this man and his wife to dinner at one of Washington's finest restaurants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That's a heartwarming story, and the generous traveler is certainly to be commended for his kindness. But how different would the story be if it were a "wounded man" rather than a "wounded soldier"? And if the answer is "a lot", why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That's a heartwarming story, and the generous traveler is certainly to be commended for his kindness. But how different would the story be if it were a "wounded man" rather than a "wounded soldier"? And if the answer is "a lot", why? That soldier is, to many, emblematic of the reason the gentleman could afford to buy a business class ticket in the first place - he sacrificed his well-being for all of us. Giving up his seat was not only a gesture of kindness, it was also a gesture of gratitude. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyVanWise Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 To Don Rockwell, for making my name change as quick and painless as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 To Jesse Winchester. A too-unsung songwriter, whose songs have been undersung--but an American classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 To my friend, Jim Grossberg, who is housing me in Laguna Beach. I had the best Chinese meal I've ever eaten tonight in Irvine. Jim, you are one of the greatest people I know, bar none. You know more about food *and* wine than anyone. The world is better because you, sir, are in it. Thank you for everything you've done. I'm incredibly lucky to know you. You are just a great person. Nothing more, nothing. Thank you, Jim. Thank you. Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 And I'll say it 500 times more if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I drank last night to Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatwright, U. of Connecticut Point guards that played spectacularly last night on offense and defense, passing, shooting, penetrating, stealing the ball, being quicker to the ball, totally confounding Kentucky's young atheletes and enabling UConn to win the NCAA basketball championship. Two terrific point guards in the starting lineup. A terrific combination. Great game for the underdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyVanWise Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Jim Hellwig, The Dingo Warrior, and the Ultimate Warrior. No wrestler gave me more joy as a child. Here's an old clip from the glory days of pre-WWF monopoly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ekag9oNBDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 [i've moved the tributes to Steven here.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Born early this morning. Mom Kristin Connor is doing great; Dad Mark Kuller is positively beaming! Welcome to the world, Ida and Cash! To my dear friend, Mark Kuller. We're *all* your friends, Mark and Kristin. We all love you, your restaurants, and your family. I can say with confidence, speaking for our entire community, that you are irreplaceable, and that what you've created in this city is worth infinitely more than anything you ever made as an attorney - you cannot put a value on love, and we all love you, immeasurably. Anytime you need anything, people in this community will drop everything at a moment's notice and come to your aid. I remain your friend forever. Reach out to us, Mark, whenever you need to - we're here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dedrick Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 The Portland Trailblazers. Because that's what they make me do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 To my dear friend, Mark Kuller. We're *all* your friends, Mark and Kristin. We all love you, your restaurants, and your family. I can say with confidence, speaking for our entire community, that you are irreplaceable, and that what you've created in this city is worth infinitely more than anything you ever made as an attorney - you cannot put a value on love, and we all love you, immeasurably. Anytime you need anything, people in this community will drop everything at a moment's notice and come to your aid. I remain your friend forever. Reach out to us, Mark, whenever you need to - we're here for you. It is so fuckin' hard to forget "the diagnosis date." Thirteen years ago tonight (or, yesterday, I suppose). I did pretty well this year, but in general it's really tough "remembering certain days, and forgetting others." A happier anniversary is coming my way on Sunday. Mark, I'm so sorry. No, not about you. This world can just ... blow me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIShGo Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 To Don Rockwell. He has been my friend for more than 30 years. I have yet to meet anyone remotely like him. He is a kind and generous man with a brilliant mind. He is funny and giving. He has had to endure more tragedy in his lifetime than most people I know. He carries on, despite his challenges, and goes out of his way to make every day a little brighter for the people around him. I wish nothing but the best for Don. I think good things are going to be happening for him soon. He deserves it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Willie Nelson on his 81st birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Willie Nelson on his 81st birthday. Shouldn't that be under the "To whom are you lighting up right now" thread? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Shouldn't that be under the "To whom are you lighting up right now" thread? Willie liked his tequila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 To Jeffrey Glenn Miller, Allison B. Krause, William Knox Schroeder, and Sandra Lee Scheuer. May 4, 1970. Never forget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 To Jeffrey Glenn Miller, Allison B. Krause, William Knox Schroeder, and Sandra Lee Scheuer. May 4, 1970. Never forget. you said it brother. oooof. I was in college then. That video is a striking recollection of an emotional intense time period. Its very sad but so much of the political anger of today is reminiscent of that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 To my mom and dad on their 91st birthday (yes, they were both born, remarkably, on May 5, 1923). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 To the people who gave up this exceptional weather so we could have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcandohio Posted May 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2014 To my partner's father, who died peacefully but completely unexpectedly Wednesday. He was a relentless optimist who loved seafood and manning the grill and who married the girl (46 years ago) who hated the smell of fish and only let him cook it outdoors, on the grill. He was a Vietnam vet, an entreprenuer, a great handy-man, a reader of biographies. While he wasn't initially thrilled with the idea of his adored tomboy daughter officially coming out, he embraced me and always shared a private joke or snarky comment with me that he didn't share with anyone else. After we finished with the initial funeral home visit (OMG caskets are expensive) his widow wanted us all to go out to lunch, and out of respect for her grief we accepted her choice of Red Lobster. In small town Ohio, there might not be a lot of better options but surely there must be some...I never had fish that had NO flavor. At all. It was just a warm textured wetness in my mouth. Gross. And those commercially-promoted cheddar bay biscuits were underbaked salt bombs laden with some kind of cheap fat. After we arrived back to our place, my partner and I took a long walk and ended up at a tiny neighborhood restaurant with a lovely patio. The weather was perfect and the food was delicious and we both felt restored. The chef was running around watering various pots of herbs on the patio and stopped to chat with us. He asked about our day and we told him it had been tough, and when he heard about the death he sent a round of drinks to us. More importantly and appreciated, though, were his comments as we were leaving. He hugged my partner and said "I am honored that you chose to come to my restaurant today. I am glad that we could be a safe and comfortable place for you." Such kind words and gestures from someone we had never formally met. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tujague Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 OK, that brought a tear to my eye. I know who I'll be raising a glass to when Bob and I hit Annie's in a couple hours--which seems utterly appropriate for all sorts of reasons. Peace to you both as you grieve his loss as well as joy as you remember his life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Yeah. I got a sudden tear in my eye too. And on a completely different note, I'm drinking to my favorite video game company right now - Gearbox. I'm about to put in more hours on top of the countless hours I've put in on Borderlands 1 and now 2, and I'm excited about the Pre-Sequel. It's not just completely addictive (and hilarious) game play, but also how they come out and try to make the game inclusive while avoiding tropes about female characters (I liked their response at being pointed out in Anita Sarkeesian's video series), including LGBT characters you might not expect (I play the commando, who is the stereotypical cocky mercenary type, and as you play the game you discover he's bisexual, for one) and handling differently abled folks with class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 To Ryan Zimmerman. 'Nuf said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 To Ryan Zimmerman. 'Nuf said. Did he throw someone out?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Did he throw someone out?!? He played Left Field for the first time. He caught both hits to him for outs and hit TWO doubles in the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 To W.T. Woodson's Drum Major for the 2014-2015 school year: MattRocks. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DIShGo Posted June 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2014 To my dad, who turns 88 today. The man who once drove us back to the bank to return $4 the teller gave him in error. The person who always left a tip at Wendy's for the kid who bussed the table, and who never yelled at me or lost his patience, even when I gave him plenty of reasons to do so. The loving husband who took exceptional care of my mom when she was sick and dying, never complaining and always grateful for another day with her. He is a gentle man in every sense of the word. I am lucky he is still here and I get to spend more time with him. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 To the Class of 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 To Suzy. She was mostly a friend of one of my best friends; she was the girl my first year who sewed my ROTC tags onto my uniform. She told me great stories about visiting Russia in the early '90s. I always had a crush on her. And earlier this week she died of a brain aneurysm. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 To Hugh Jackman. Nobody does it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 All this weekend, I am drinking to my new nephew, who arrived 2 weeks early but is happy and healthy and maybe the cutest thing on the planet. Only 53 days till I get to meet the little one and snuggle him like crazy!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 This one is a long-distance dedication to Casey Kasem... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 A broken-hearted toast to Tony Gwynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 To ol_ironstomach for bringing my car out of the analog age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Tim Howard. The USA wouldn't even have come close without him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Tim Howard. The USA wouldn't even have come close without him. You beat me to it, Pat! He's amazing -- 16 saves! The most ever recorded in a World Cup game. MVP of the US World Cup team, IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 You beat me to it, Pat! He's amazing -- 16 saves! The most ever recorded in a World Cup game. MVP of the US World Cup team, IMO. Tim Howard. The USA wouldn't even have come close without him. I was feeling ill, too ill to drink....and it didn't even have to do with the game. But Tim Howard was amazing, great, and kept the US in the game, giving us a chance to tie and/or to win. He was incredible. Worth a toast or two or 3 or 16!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIShGo Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Louis Zamperini, who passed away today at 97. I had the pleasure of hearing him speak at my son's high school a couple of years ago. What an amazing and inspirational man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 To the guys who came out today to fix a giant, gaping hole in our house that was caused by and hidden from us by other contractors installing gutters. I have an amazing recommendation for a contractor if anyone is looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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