Comments on: Friday Night Football

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:55:37 +0000

Andrea, I hope we can just keep it this way. When we moved here in ‘99, the city was in a fight with the infamous ACLU about a bible being on the city seal. As in all cases with limited financed cities, the ACLU won. And though Christmas break is now winter break and Ramadan has been added to the calendar, they still perform Christmas carols, patriotic music, say the pledge and have moments of silence and even prayers in public schools. So for the time being, we still have our “small town” life.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:36:17 +0000

God bless the Heartland — Flyover Country, USA!

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:24:05 +0000

Oh, Malinda, I’m in a similar situation, but it’s the senior who is a band geek! My freshman is a band geek, too, so I won’t have an empty nest just yet! Our current freshman team is 2-0 and our varsity team is 0-2. We hope the freshman will keep up the great work when they get onto the varsity team in the coming years! When you’re at the bottom, the only way to go is up!

By: Malinda777

Malinda777 — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:16:57 +0000

I’m a die hard FOOTBALL MOM! I am so happy the season is back, we WON our first game. My son is a senior this year and a two way starter.

I was a band geek in high school, and I also love the band shows at half time.

I’m busy each game this season taking film of my Right Guard / Linebacker senior son for college demos… and busy at boosters and BB-Q’s. DAMN I’M GONNA MISS THIS next year when I have “empty nest syndrome”

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 04:28:32 +0000

Nope, they don’t Lazaro. Did you hear about the National Guardsman who was beaten by four jerks? They were yellin “babykiller” at him!

That’s why I love living here. The military is still allowed on campus, the VFW hall is open almost every evening for one event or another and people don’t hesitate to thank the military for their service!

By: Lazaro

Lazaro — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 04:13:10 +0000

What is it about the military that gets some people so riled up? It’s as if they armed services were the enemy instead of the people securing our rights to complain about them being ‘baby-killers.’ Do they not see the hypocrisy in their thinking?

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:10:16 +0000

Thanks for the link and write-up, Book! It is always appreciated!

By: Blog round-up « Bookworm Room

Blog round-up « Bookworm Room — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 21:47:30 +0000

[...] At A Rose By Any Other Name, Anna does a lovely, emotive post to remind us that, with schools back in session, all over America high school football is back. [...]

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:11:16 +0000

I know it, Dave. I’ve had people ask me why I stay in Ohio after living in California and Washington State and this is a big reason why I would rather stay here!

By: THIRDWAVEDAVE

THIRDWAVEDAVE — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:05:06 +0000

You’re lucky to live in such a place, Anna.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:13:08 +0000

Yes, we really like the band shows! They've already had one and there are three more to go. This year's theme is swing and jazz! Last night's selections at the game were Alexander's Ragtime Band, A Nightengale Sang in Berkley Square (not their favorite...too slow) and Birdland. The band directors are patriotic and they have a Community Concert. Here's what they performed this last spring: Community Concert.

By: yankeemom

yankeemom — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 13:46:33 +0000

That sounds so great! My daughter was in Marching Band in high school. Unfortunately the school and band leader weren’t nearly as patriotic.
Aren’t band reviews fun? especially the getting to the school at 5 am part – lol!