Is this it?!

I just returned from Mt. Kili to a bunch of e-mail…

My friend Casey Wahi died on December 30th.  She was my age and suffered from MS the last few years of her life.  I am gutted to hear this and wanna extend a big hug to Vineet and family.

Memories of Casey
She was always super supportive of me/Bootboyz in our endeavors.  Even when we were paper boyz and towel boyz she’d be friendly and encouraging.

I’ll always remember her for the one  night that Vineet, Casey and a few friends were hanging out at High Street Brewery in Eugene talking about marriage, relationships and the such.

We listened to how Vineet and Casey met.  The conversation turned to my dating life and both Casey and Vineet asked me, "What am I looking for?"   They both a had a strict list of requirements that each filled for each other and were happier for it.

I did not have an answer.  Casey suggested that I should if I want a partner.  How else are you gonna know who is right if you don’t know what you want?  JenLeo and I discussed it many times over the years and Casey always brought it up in a supportive way.  I did come up with a list and finally shared bits of it with her last time I saw her in the hospital a few months ago.  It was nice to know that she cared.

Anyway…Casey was a super kind and kewl woman and I will miss her.  Read Vineet’s e-mail below if you did not receive it.

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I am trying to rest up this week with Hood to Coast just a few days away. I finally finished watching,Big Fish, the movie after starting and falling asleep 2 other times.

I loved this movie. The previews did not turn me on when I saw them a few years ago. There were a few moments in the movie where I just started crying. I guess I was sad/happy to see the guy and his pops connect b4 he died.

When I saw Cinderella Man w/ momma, I did the same thing. It almost feels weak to admit that I cried . I did. It felt good.

Story

Let’s hope that he provide offense and solid defense at shortstop as the Cubs make a playoff push these last 2 months of the season.

The Cubs are not Hustling (thanks to Freesia for passing this on to me)

This article has a so many truths in it…it scares me. And it relates to the Cubs, of course, but more importantly, to each and every one of us in our daily life. Business, Personal, Sport, Spiritual…whatever part of your life, it don’t matter.

Hustling in life is essential if you want to get the best out of yourself in your endeavors. I have seen countless people complain that they are not getting what they want out of a situation, or just coming up short….and frequently it is the little things like “not hustling on your way to 3rd base” that hold them back. They are so close…but a bit lackdasical and “expect it to come there way” (like the author Greg Couch refers to the Cubs attitude this year).

Sometimes I want to just scream at them…but the fact is, no one listens when you scream (And I learned in my teens that yelling/screaming is just an ineffective way to communicate despite the immediate feel good feelings).

Hustle Sean, Hustle. Don’t be a whining lazy yank…be a hustling, hard working American.

Interesting article on Chicago Gangs and there relationship to the South.

Talk to my old friend Brian Moreth this morning. He is coming out to PDX in May to go golfing with Ernie Kent and me….I won it as an auction prize at the 2003 CPY Auction.

We talked of going for a few runs while he is here. I said that I wanna be careful since I am a big guy and running is hard on the knees.

He said, “Keener, you’re not Ditka, relax”

Ditka is the former Bears coach, has 2 fake hips and fake knees…I thought it was funny.

from Soogi Kim/Clayton

But I have to tell you, it was pretty awesome hearing your Dad’s voice on the phone when I asked for you. It was like old times when I called your home in L-Wood. My mom asked about you and told me a funny story…

So the quote of the day is “Korean hamburger is good, but too many Korean Hamburgers make your stomach hurt.”

Chicago Cubs Photos

Cubs Icon to Call World Series

Right Field Sucks: make sure you check out the profiles of other right fielders. Luis Gonzalez is one of the best IMO. “Steroid Induced…” Hilarious. (via miguel) (update – actually found by Denice of Portland Campfires – credit taken away from Miguel.)

Leaving in 1 hour and 8 minutes. Very excited for game 6 tonight. Leo is coming down from a 2 day trip to Milwaukee and Green Bay to watch tongiht.

Going to Chicago for Game 6 of the NLCS Cubs- Marlins game on Tuesday morning.

1st post on sean.keener.org – I picked the dark blue and red colors for this site – any guess’s why?