Monthly Archives: March 2011

Random Thursday

Posted on March 31, 2011 by reggietales

*My new Blackberry from AT&T came on Monday.  Now what do I do? *I have trouble getting excited about the Opening Day of Baseball when it’s snowing outside and another “snow event” is planned for this weekend. *Reggie Tales shout … Continue reading →

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Frattin Named One of Three Finalists for Hobey

Posted on March 30, 2011 by reggietales

University of North Dakota Hockey player Matt Frattin was named one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award today.  Also named were Boston College junior forward Cam Atkinson, and Miami senior forward Andy Miele. The NCAA had originally said … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Daughter and Carl Eller

Posted on March 29, 2011 by reggietales

Faithful readers of The Tales will recall that back in October, your favorite bloggist ran into John Randle, Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame defensive lineman in the Las Vegas Airport. Not to be outdone, RSD ran into her very own … Continue reading →

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Japan Tsunami Video

Posted on March 28, 2011 by reggietales

This video is very, very intense.  I warn you that it is quite sobering and even scary.  It almost doesn’t feel real.  But it’s definitely worth watching and the intensity of the situation comes through quite clearly. Reggie Tales on … Continue reading →

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Cassie

Posted on March 25, 2011 by reggietales

Today, March 25, 2011, is Cassie Walder’s last day on the job at WDAZ-TV.  For the last four six years she’s been my boss in the newsroom in her position as News Director.  At first it was a little strange … Continue reading →

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Random Thursday

Posted on March 24, 2011 by reggietales

*Next up on my movie list is “Lincoln Lawyer.” *Is it just me, or are there a lot of TV shows about weddings, or wedding dresses, or crazy brides and their wedding dresses? *Must see TV tonight:  Cassie Walder’s Farewell.  … Continue reading →

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River Cities Speedway

Posted on March 23, 2011 by reggietales

The good people that run the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks won a very deserving award last night.  RCS was named the “Organization/Venue of the Year” by the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau at an event called … Continue reading →

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Popcorn and Lent

Posted on March 22, 2011 by reggietales

I was looking to make a really big splash this Lenten season when I announced to anyone that would listen that I had decided to “give up” popcorn.  Not forever, just during Lent.  But for me, it might as well … Continue reading →

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Cedar Rapids: Reviewed

Posted on March 21, 2011 by reggietales

It’s a Good News, Bad News Monday.  My streak of seeing bad movies is over.  But “Cedar Rapids” was a decent movie that should have been better.  A couple weeks ago, a faithful follower of the Tales commented that he’d … Continue reading →

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Random Thursday

Posted on March 17, 2011 by reggietales

*Two words:  Mike’s Pizza.  Three more words:  Barbecue Chicken Pizza. *I filled out a couple of those college basketball brackets, but I’m sure I won’t win any money because the winner is usually some person that you work with that … Continue reading →

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