In Memoriam
Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors
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The 2 MLS Trophies
The 2009 MLS season has begun, which doesn’t really seem like it should be a big deal in Texas, where football is king. Well, here at Stanandlou we are some excited about fútbol.
One of our new clients on the roster is the Houston Dynamo, Houston’s very own Major League Soccer team. I, for one, was very excited about the new addition, being that I am Dynamo-crazy.
Pat Onstad
My first experience with the Dynamo was their 2007 playoff game against F.C. Dallas. They went on after that game to win the 2007 MLS Championship. I was hooked. I never considered myself a soccer fan, but the atmosphere was amazing. The Texian Army and Batallon (imagine an entire section of fans, jumping, chanting, playing instruments, throwing streamers for 90 minutes) lifted the energy of the entire stadium. I knew that Dynamo games were going to become a regular part of my life here in Houston.
Last year I spent learning all the players names, brushing up on soccer penalties and rules, and toying with the idea of sneaking into the Batallon’s section. This year is going to be the best year yet. How could it not be? It started off with a bang: the Kickoff Luncheon.
Dynamo Diesel was there, hanging out with the players and Dynamo Girls. Brandy scored a hug. How cute, right?
The luncheon opened with a silent auction of all kinds of cool Dynamo gear – signed jerseys, signed soccer balls, T-shirts, etc. There were also things up for grabs like lunch with Stuart Holden or Oliver Luck.
They introduced the roster - there are a few new players this year – Julius James, Danny Cruz, and Tyler Deric. Each table had one of the guys sitting at it. We got to sit with the Assistant Coach, John Spencer, a veteran soccer player turned coach.
During the lunch, there was a Q&A section with the players. Questions ranged from strategy to “what is your favorite video game?” The players all were good sports about the whole thing. They seem like a great group of guys.
After the luncheon was coming to an end, I swallowed my pride and ran to get autographs. I managed to get pictures and autographs from some of my favorite players: Pat Onstad, Brian Ching, Stuart Holden, Chris Wondolowski and Corey Ashe. I even got pictures with them! I was so excited/nervous my face was bright pink!
I am looking forward to the rest of the season. The homeopener was a great success. Over 16,000 fans turned out March 21st, one of the larger attendances for a homeopener this year in the MLS.
I will be Forever Orange!
Tonight was the first night of Houston Roller Derby for 2009! What a great night to see all of our favorite skaters tonight either on the track or behind the microphones. Dementia. Mistilla. Jeckill & Heidi. DBC. And that newcomer, Speedo Racer.
It’s is so great to see these talented, young women doing what they love and having a blast doing it. Moreover, the thrill that they give the fans with their athleticism and talent, is unmeasurable.
Tonight, we played in the new venue for the HRD, Kicks, on Shepherd between Memorial and Washington. The first match was the Bayou City Bosses versus a new team from Corpus Christi. The final score was a little lopsided but it was great to see two teams, one extremely experienced and the other, not, play their hearts out for no pay but for the love of the sport. The second bout featured The Psych Ward Sirens vs. the Burlesque Brawlers. This match was very hard-hitting and exciting throughout. Dementia was back to her great old form scoring at ease throughout the night.
A great time was had by all. (more…)
I had a terrific meeting with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee this morning!
Joining me at the Mickey Leeland Federal Building in downtown Houston this morning were Drs.Bart Moore and John Slopis from M.D. Andersen Cancer Center; Sandra Parker and her daughter, Emily, Lou and myself. Sandra is a consumer reviewer for the research integration panel for the Department of Defense. She helps decide which NF research projects get funded based on consumer need and importance.
Congresswomen Jackson took time to meet with us even though she was hard-pressed for time having to fly back to Washington immediately after our meeting. I have to say she was great! She remembered me from a NF function years ago and was genuinely interested in everything we had to say. She seemed quite interested in our story (Emily’s and mine) and after getting all the information she needed, told us that she would sign the petition to fund research for neurofibromatosis.
Congresswoman Lee also recommended other possible sources of funding that we should be aware of through the government. She will be signing on to keep funding research that will help neurofibromatosis, as well as other types of disorders that could lead to cancer. Everyone should be happy about that has happen today. All of us can benefit from this funding and from the wise support and leadership of Sheila Jackson Lee! – Reggie
Lou in his custom-fitted Lazy Boy.
MacAdams and Jennifer Grassman webcast from Sugarhill It was a night I will never forget.
I’m going to tell you the story in a minute but I wanted to provide you with a link to the audiocast of the actual recording. Click HERE and it’ll take you right to the webcast. (more…)
It’s that time of year again…the rodeo is in town! We couldn’t think of a better way to cowboy up than to have our own rodeo cook off and celebration. Everyone came dressed in their best Texan gear and ready to stuff their faces with some good ol’ barbecue and iced tea.
Showing off our Texas pride
Toasting to one of our favorite times of the year...rodeo season!
Disclaimer: It was 5:00
Lasso-ing Lou
STANANDLOU buckaroos
Rodeo weekend got off to a great start, and we hope to make this an annual tradition. Yee-haw!
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