The tragedy of the Kansas City Chief's linebacker, Jovan Belcher shooting himself and killing his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins is just too horrific to comprehend. Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact, that I love football, and it takes up a good portion of my life. However, yesterday I tweeted that the Chief's team should have delayed their game on Sunday with the Carolina Panthers to a later date. I feel that by playing the game it made the tragedy appear less significant for the families, the team, and the fans.
Is football so important? A young woman with a three month-old child is murdered. This to me is a story of shocking domestic violence, which was done by a NFL player. Any other employer would have closed up shop for a couple of days to let the families grieve, and get through the heartbreaking ordeal.
The NFL just goes on with business. Players and coaches all have said tender and kind words, but is that enough?
I am really sad that the NFL could not make up this game at a later date. May the two people who died, rest in peace.
Bob
Monday, December 3, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
SOMETHING BORROWED
I am obsessed with many things. Sports, computers, flying, and anything Batman, to name a few. Over the past month I became captivated by a movie. Yes, a movie! I have watched it five times already, and I have a feeling I can't stop. I am getting to the point where I can say all of the lines by heart.
The movie is "Something Borrowed," from a story by Emily Giffin. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, and Colin Egglesfield to name a few. It is a light comedy, love story that is fast paced, which brings tears and laughter in almost every scene.
I have seen hundreds upon hundreds of movies over the years, and even the best ones, which I love; I have not seen more than twice. Rarely do I watch a movie for the second time.
Why do I want to watch this movie so much? At my age, am I starting to develop mental problems? What is the fixation to this story? It is surely enjoyable, but it wasn't even up for an Academy Award.
For weeks I have been thinking of this, and now I think I may have found the answer of why it is pulling and drawing me back to it.
I believe the characters, Rachel and Dexter are so in love with each other that it is hard to describe to others what it is like. My wife, Gisela and I were the same way. We truly loved each other with all our hearts. This movie brings these memories back to me and it is hard to explain to someone who has never known true love. So many lines in the movie mirrors much of what we said to each other over the years.
Lines like:
"I never thought someone like you would want someone like me."
"I love you, and I have always loved you."
"You are all I think about."
There are many more tender words in the movie, which the actors and actresses do so well performing. When I watch this movie, so many fond memories come back to me, of my beautiful wife, who passed away 6 months ago. I guess that is why I will have to watch it many more times. I love it and I give it 5 stars.
Bob Camp
The movie is "Something Borrowed," from a story by Emily Giffin. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, and Colin Egglesfield to name a few. It is a light comedy, love story that is fast paced, which brings tears and laughter in almost every scene.
I have seen hundreds upon hundreds of movies over the years, and even the best ones, which I love; I have not seen more than twice. Rarely do I watch a movie for the second time.
Why do I want to watch this movie so much? At my age, am I starting to develop mental problems? What is the fixation to this story? It is surely enjoyable, but it wasn't even up for an Academy Award.
For weeks I have been thinking of this, and now I think I may have found the answer of why it is pulling and drawing me back to it.
I believe the characters, Rachel and Dexter are so in love with each other that it is hard to describe to others what it is like. My wife, Gisela and I were the same way. We truly loved each other with all our hearts. This movie brings these memories back to me and it is hard to explain to someone who has never known true love. So many lines in the movie mirrors much of what we said to each other over the years.
Lines like:
"I never thought someone like you would want someone like me."
"I love you, and I have always loved you."
"You are all I think about."
There are many more tender words in the movie, which the actors and actresses do so well performing. When I watch this movie, so many fond memories come back to me, of my beautiful wife, who passed away 6 months ago. I guess that is why I will have to watch it many more times. I love it and I give it 5 stars.
Bob Camp
Monday, February 20, 2012
GREATEST PISTON FAN?
I thought that I was one of the biggest Michigan sport fans around. Over the years I have always lived and died with my Motown, and state college teams. From the Wings, Pistons, and Tigers, to Michigan State and the Wolverines. Even when a couple of them were not having a good year, I stood by them through thick and thin, rain or shine, good and bad...you get the point! (Here is where my granddaughter would say, "Okay, Grandpa, we get it!")
Last week I had to give my hat off to the best Piston fan ever. Seriously.
About 10 days ago, Judie Kolloen, 65 years old, got out of her car in the Palace parking lot to see her favorite team, the Detroit Pistons. As she was getting out, a relative (I think son) started driving off, catching the lady's leg underneath the car. Needless to say, she was badly hurt, and the Piston medics had to attend to her injury immediately. They suggested that they transfer her to the hospital, but she refused. She had come to see the Pistons play, and she wasn't going anywhere until she saw the game. She sat through the whole thing, had a great time, got signed souvenirs, and to make it even better, the Pistons who had been struggling of late, won the game.
After the game, and after much prodding, she decided to go to the hospital, and there she found out that she had a broken leg. Now is that dedication or what?
So as of today , I have placed myself as the second greatest Detroit fan ever. Judie, in my book, is number one.
Bob Camp
Last week I had to give my hat off to the best Piston fan ever. Seriously.
About 10 days ago, Judie Kolloen, 65 years old, got out of her car in the Palace parking lot to see her favorite team, the Detroit Pistons. As she was getting out, a relative (I think son) started driving off, catching the lady's leg underneath the car. Needless to say, she was badly hurt, and the Piston medics had to attend to her injury immediately. They suggested that they transfer her to the hospital, but she refused. She had come to see the Pistons play, and she wasn't going anywhere until she saw the game. She sat through the whole thing, had a great time, got signed souvenirs, and to make it even better, the Pistons who had been struggling of late, won the game.
After the game, and after much prodding, she decided to go to the hospital, and there she found out that she had a broken leg. Now is that dedication or what?
So as of today , I have placed myself as the second greatest Detroit fan ever. Judie, in my book, is number one.
Bob Camp
Sunday, January 22, 2012
REST IN PEACE, JOE PATERNO
Now that Joe Paterno has passed away at age 85, many stories will be coming out about the good and bad of his life. Much will be written and talked about, and more now than when he was on the sidelines of the football team he loved so much. Sadly, only the past six months changed his whole reputation and life's work. he had been looked up to, and praised by all who knew him. He was a pillar of the college football world, and arguably the best-known coach in the country.
Many people can attest to all the great things Joe did for Penn State and the State of Pennsylvania. His donations were unparalleled. He was admired, it seems, by everyone. The duration of his tenure was and is unbelievable.
Now all of that is tarnished. The scandal by his assistant coach, Sandusky has changed Paterno's stature in a flash, and made him somewhat of a now "just average Joe."
I feel sorry for Joe Paterno, but the mistake, or mistakes he made, put him in this terrible position. I believe that if Joe would have had the chance, he would have changed the events that led up to his situation. But now it is too late. By trying to protect his beloved Penn State, he ruined his whole life's career and the penalty he got was enormuous.
As far as we know, Joe was not completely innocent in this whole matter, and it is still possible that something in the future will change that. Until then, his life's work will have a terrible stain.
The penalty, in my opinion, does not fit the crime, even though I feel so sorry for the young victims involved.
Rest in peace Mr. Paterno
Bob Camp
Now that Joe Paterno has passed away at age 85, many stories will be coming out about the good and bad of his life. Much will be written and talked about, and more now than when he was on the sidelines of the football team he loved so much. Sadly, only the past six months changed his whole reputation and life's work. he had been looked up to, and praised by all who knew him. He was a pillar of the college football world, and arguably the best-known coach in the country.
Many people can attest to all the great things Joe did for Penn State and the State of Pennsylvania. His donations were unparalleled. He was admired, it seems, by everyone. The duration of his tenure was and is unbelievable.
Now all of that is tarnished. The scandal by his assistant coach, Sandusky has changed Paterno's stature in a flash, and made him somewhat of a now "just average Joe."
I feel sorry for Joe Paterno, but the mistake, or mistakes he made, put him in this terrible position. I believe that if Joe would have had the chance, he would have changed the events that led up to his situation. But now it is too late. By trying to protect his beloved Penn State, he ruined his whole life's career and the penalty he got was enormuous.
As far as we know, Joe was not completely innocent in this whole matter, and it is still possible that something in the future will change that. Until then, his life's work will have a terrible stain.
The penalty, in my opinion, does not fit the crime, even though I feel so sorry for the young victims involved.
Rest in peace Mr. Paterno
Bob Camp
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