1. Have even more fun with my family
2. Listen to better music
3. See my Coyotes, Suns, Padres, Braves, Chargers, and Falcons make the playoffs
4. Travel just a little more
5. Do more with my career
6. Lose some weight
7. Enjoy all aspects of media even more
8. Become a better writer
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Two football dreams ended within 24 hours
The first dream I speak of was for the Atlanta Falcons to make the playoffs despite finishing the regular season with a losing record. If my Falcons could have beaten the Carolina Panthers for the 2nd time this season, that would have given them a 7-9 record, the NFC South division title, and a home playoff game with the Arizona Cardinals. Instead, they got a 34-3 beating at home in the Georgia Dome by the Carolina Panthers.
The Panthers are living the Falcons dream of postseason play by hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Wild Card Weekend on Saturday.
It all started badly when the Panthers got the ball to start the game. Then they proceeded to march down the field any way they wanted to for more than seven minutes. Cam Newton could do no wrong with the ball and with his legs. Mind you, he survived a car crash just a couple of weeks ago.
By air, on the ground, first down after first down, the Falcons survived by allowing only a field goal to make it 3-0 Panthers.
My Falcons had to punt, then the Panthers had another ten play drive that ate up only less than five minutes culminating in a Cam Newton to Ed Dickson five yard touchdown to make it 10-0 Carolina near the end of the first quarter.
My Falcons had hope even though Fullback Patrick DiMarco dropped what could have been a touchdown catch to make it 10-7. Instead the Falcons had to settle for a field goal and make it 10-3 Panthers.
Surely my Falcons could still dream of the postseason, but dreams came to die with my Falcons after Matt Ryan threw the first of his two pick-sixes to Roman Harper to make it 17-3. Former Bulldog Thomas Davis caught the other pick-six for Carolina.
Near the end of the half, Roddy White Fumbled, Cam Newton ran five yards for a touchdown, all hope was lost and my Falcons playoff dream was over.
My Falcons suffered their worst loss of the season; 34-3 was your final where the Carolina Panthers celebrated on the Falcons field this past Sunday.
Another dream went to die on Monday. Mike Smith's seven year tenure as Falcons head coach was over. Arthur Blank and company made it official in a late morning news conference confirming what I and all of the Atlanta Media suspected.
Mike Smith made many Falcons fans' dreams come true when he came here in 2008. He cleaned up the mess that was Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino. He brought stability and consistency (words never previously described about my Falcons). He brought consecutive winning seasons here for the first time EVER. He gave me hope in January 2013 that the Falcons would reach the super bowl (they fell short against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game). He helped make the Falcons lovable again.
Now, the Falcons must dream big just like team owner Arthur Blank does. He's hired three coaches who have NEVER had previous head coaching experience at the NFL level. He must change that and bring in someone who has won something at the NFL level. Rex Ryan (Formerly of the New York Jets) comes to mind.
My Falcons have to dream big and make a big splash at the head coaching position so that fellow fans and I do not have to endure any more consecutive losing seasons. That's the kind of consistency we don't need here anymore.
The Panthers are living the Falcons dream of postseason play by hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Wild Card Weekend on Saturday.
It all started badly when the Panthers got the ball to start the game. Then they proceeded to march down the field any way they wanted to for more than seven minutes. Cam Newton could do no wrong with the ball and with his legs. Mind you, he survived a car crash just a couple of weeks ago.
By air, on the ground, first down after first down, the Falcons survived by allowing only a field goal to make it 3-0 Panthers.
My Falcons had to punt, then the Panthers had another ten play drive that ate up only less than five minutes culminating in a Cam Newton to Ed Dickson five yard touchdown to make it 10-0 Carolina near the end of the first quarter.
My Falcons had hope even though Fullback Patrick DiMarco dropped what could have been a touchdown catch to make it 10-7. Instead the Falcons had to settle for a field goal and make it 10-3 Panthers.
Surely my Falcons could still dream of the postseason, but dreams came to die with my Falcons after Matt Ryan threw the first of his two pick-sixes to Roman Harper to make it 17-3. Former Bulldog Thomas Davis caught the other pick-six for Carolina.
Near the end of the half, Roddy White Fumbled, Cam Newton ran five yards for a touchdown, all hope was lost and my Falcons playoff dream was over.
My Falcons suffered their worst loss of the season; 34-3 was your final where the Carolina Panthers celebrated on the Falcons field this past Sunday.
Another dream went to die on Monday. Mike Smith's seven year tenure as Falcons head coach was over. Arthur Blank and company made it official in a late morning news conference confirming what I and all of the Atlanta Media suspected.
Mike Smith made many Falcons fans' dreams come true when he came here in 2008. He cleaned up the mess that was Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino. He brought stability and consistency (words never previously described about my Falcons). He brought consecutive winning seasons here for the first time EVER. He gave me hope in January 2013 that the Falcons would reach the super bowl (they fell short against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game). He helped make the Falcons lovable again.
Now, the Falcons must dream big just like team owner Arthur Blank does. He's hired three coaches who have NEVER had previous head coaching experience at the NFL level. He must change that and bring in someone who has won something at the NFL level. Rex Ryan (Formerly of the New York Jets) comes to mind.
My Falcons have to dream big and make a big splash at the head coaching position so that fellow fans and I do not have to endure any more consecutive losing seasons. That's the kind of consistency we don't need here anymore.
Monday, December 22, 2014
I had a dream that the Atlanta Falcons were losing
I was an early Monday or Tuesday morning that I was finishing up my sleep for the night and I was watching a FOX/NFL game where my Atlanta Falcons were battling the New Orleans Saints.
In the dream, I think the Falcons had a 7-0 lead before Drew Brees and the Saints were scoring at will on them.
It was immediately tied at 7, then it was 14-7 New Orleans, then it became 21-7, 28-7, 35-7, 42-7, you get the idea. It was 42-7 in the 3rd quarter and the Falcons had no answers for them.
It just seemed like the Saints were running up the score on the Falcons and the game would have no end.
It didn't seem like a repeat of the 2014 season series between these two teams where the Saints just squeaked by in both victories over the falcons, sweeping the season series. In the dream, it was a total butt-kicking.
Now in reality, I saw at least half the game and my Falcons came out on top 30-14, sweeping the season series for the first time in 9 years. The Falcons are 6-9, and have a chance to win the NFC South and host a wild card game.
With that victory, the Falcons eliminated the Saints from the postseason picture. The Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday for a shot at getting back to the super bowl.
Good luck to my Falcons.
In the dream, I think the Falcons had a 7-0 lead before Drew Brees and the Saints were scoring at will on them.
It was immediately tied at 7, then it was 14-7 New Orleans, then it became 21-7, 28-7, 35-7, 42-7, you get the idea. It was 42-7 in the 3rd quarter and the Falcons had no answers for them.
It just seemed like the Saints were running up the score on the Falcons and the game would have no end.
It didn't seem like a repeat of the 2014 season series between these two teams where the Saints just squeaked by in both victories over the falcons, sweeping the season series. In the dream, it was a total butt-kicking.
Now in reality, I saw at least half the game and my Falcons came out on top 30-14, sweeping the season series for the first time in 9 years. The Falcons are 6-9, and have a chance to win the NFC South and host a wild card game.
With that victory, the Falcons eliminated the Saints from the postseason picture. The Falcons will host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday for a shot at getting back to the super bowl.
Good luck to my Falcons.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Scary Work Dream
During the week, I had this dream where I was chasing my executioner. Let me explain.
This is the same dream where I got laid off at CBS46 right here in Atlanta. I couldn't believe what was happening to me again. Back in 2011, I got laid off at CNN and have bounced back successfully.
After my layoff in my dream sequence, I was trying to find my HR representative to find out what to do and where to go from there. Along the way, I was in a huge atrium area crowded full of people.
I was looking for my HR representative to explain to me the details about my job loss, but lo and behold, Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN came up to me and said hello.
I found one of my newscast directors in a line. His job was safe and I don't remember what I said to him or what we talked about.
No pun intended, but it was a 'wake up call' for me as I woke up and I realize I still have a job. Life can happen at anytime and a job is not guaranteed in this day and age.
I'm proud of the work I can do for CBS46 here in Atlanta, Georgia. I'll be back at it again on Friday.
This is the same dream where I got laid off at CBS46 right here in Atlanta. I couldn't believe what was happening to me again. Back in 2011, I got laid off at CNN and have bounced back successfully.
After my layoff in my dream sequence, I was trying to find my HR representative to find out what to do and where to go from there. Along the way, I was in a huge atrium area crowded full of people.
I was looking for my HR representative to explain to me the details about my job loss, but lo and behold, Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN came up to me and said hello.
I found one of my newscast directors in a line. His job was safe and I don't remember what I said to him or what we talked about.
No pun intended, but it was a 'wake up call' for me as I woke up and I realize I still have a job. Life can happen at anytime and a job is not guaranteed in this day and age.
I'm proud of the work I can do for CBS46 here in Atlanta, Georgia. I'll be back at it again on Friday.
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