Category Archives: Football

When A Writer Watches the Superbowl …

Posted on February 8, 2013 by hawleywood40

I’ve been a writer long enough to accept the weird brain-quirks that come with the territory. I have grown used to the constant chatter in my brain. When the well of weirdness runs dry, I actually get a little disconcerted. … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye Poe Toaster, Hello Superbowl and “The Following”

Posted on January 27, 2013 by hawleywood40

If the events of January 2013 didn’t bring back Baltimore’s mysterious Poe Toaster, I guess nothing will. First, The Baltimore Ravens made a historical run for the AFC Championship, and will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Superbowl next week. The … Continue reading →

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Football And Our Inner Freakitude

Posted on January 18, 2013 by hawleywood40

I have never claimed to be “normal.” I’m not even sure what that word means, actually. I basically think we’re all a bunch of weirdos traipsing the planet in search of others who share our particular brand of freakishness. Even … Continue reading →

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Finding Thankfulness: Getting it Down in Writing

Posted on November 22, 2011 by hawleywood40

In last Friday’s round of Life List Club guest posts, Jess Witkins lit up Hawleyville with her discussion on being thankful for the small things and keeping a gratitude journal. I say “lit up,” because I think that’s exactly what … Continue reading →

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First the Poe Toaster. Now the Baltimore Poe House in Peril?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by hawleywood40

In Baltimore, even those who aren’t aspiring writers or horror fans like myself feel a unique attachment to Edgar Allan Poe.  In the early 1830s, the writer lived briefly in Baltimore with his cousin and wife-to-be Virginia and his aunt. … Continue reading →

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Gametime – Life List Club Premiere Milestone Party is Here!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by hawleywood40

  Gametime for the Life Listers! We all know I’m obsessed with football – Steelers football in particular, but I also just love watching the game. So when our first Life List Club Milestone Party rolled around and I sat … Continue reading →

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Holding onto Faith During a Delay of Game

Posted on August 22, 2011 by hawleywood40

If you know me, you know how excited I get about the start of the preseason and the chance to see my Steelers on the field. Yes, I know it doesn’t “count,” so to speak. But it is still a … Continue reading →

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A Five-Dolla Birthday

Posted on August 14, 2011 by hawleywood40

So, it is Sunday afternoon, and I am supposed to be heading off to a little get-together  at my bosses house. Instead, I sit here watching the rain play stop-and-start in an unpredictable little game. I won’t be lunching with … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Lockout, Hello Football!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by hawleywood40

Whew, that’s a relief. With the NFL lockouts over and football now a sure thing, Lee and I won’t have to find something new to fight about to keep the spark in our relationship. Like many, I never really doubted … Continue reading →

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Reading Baron Batch

Posted on May 6, 2011 by hawleywood40

My Pittsburgh Steelers always make me happy, even in the off-season. No, I’m not talking about Hine Ward’s dance moves, although I love those too. Tonight, I’m doing a happy dance over the fact that they drafted Baron Batch. Honestly, … Continue reading →

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