Amanda and Leon

Here are the kids coming home from getting haircuts. I of course think they are both beautiful. It's real neat to see Amanda's relationship with her little brother. Interesting to think of one's own relationship with siblings. We had a real nice winter vacation just being home and taking it easy, Amanda came to bball the three straight days we had practice and seemed to like shooting and learning some short basic things. She actually had pretty good shooting form and when I think about it that's maybe not so weird, she has spent her share of time shooting the ball straight up in the air. Funny, maybe it's in her dna or something, she mentioned that maybe one day she'd like to go to school in the us and could maybe play some hoops in school. That would be something I think. We have LOTS of snow here in Norway and it's still coming down as I scribble... Strange, this winter I have no stress what - so - ever really. I feel at peace with things and at the same time am really looking forward to life, seeing the kids grow, trying to have some personal goals of my own and trying to get the heart and 'other' bball related structural body problems in order. For those of you who are interested in hoops and are interested in learning a little more about the way I communicate with my players and some practical basketball ideas as well, check out the coaching fredrikstad basketball link on the right side of the page... ,-)

Bode MIller - First Gold after 12 Years

Have had a few people that have asked or said they would like something about the Olympics. Well, Bode Miller won his first gold medal after 12 seasons of trying, whew that takes resolve and dedication. Even though the athletes like Miller are very often pampered beyond what we 'normal people' would understand, it's still him or they that put their lives into something like he has done. Not that I watched him getting his medal, I just read it someplace on the web but what I took away from what I read is of course above. Just goes to show ya that if you keep at 'it' and don't give up that you can achieve your 'dreams'. Would be interesting to talk to him and ask him about his mental strengths and how he kept his goal in his mind's eye for so long. I respect all athletes at all the different levels, have understanding for the joy of competition and all that, but I must say seeing people achieve a long term goal like Miller has done is something special. It's one thing to win something if your 'in the right place at the right time' and this might occur more in team sports than it does in individual sports. Does that take away how special it is for first time winners that just do it the first time out? NO, but I'm just saying it's maybe more impressive in all aspects when it comes to older guys like Miller who never say never and in the end get the job done. As far as golf goes, I am hoping David Duval gets it going this season, that would be super cool if he could turn it all the way around. Yeah, yeah... bla bla bla.... blog.

Tribal instincts, tribal culture, the feeling of being accepted, being one of the gang, fitting in, have connection with the whole body, or social normality's in the regards human behavior, where are the connections of our behavior as ourselves being alone at home, driving alone in our cars, all the time of being alone and that person we are vs/or the way we are with others, the way we view others and quite possibly the the way we view ourselves as ourselves in the companionship with other human beings. I don't know what you all think, but I think there is definitely something to this tribal thing, way of thinking or what ever you want to call it. Maybe we humans are most ourselves when we don't have the constant programing that happens through the mainstay media outlets, it is a proven fact the brain shuts itself into a hypnotic state after so so many minutes of watching the tv for example, and we are not talking about even an hour here people... I watch my son's facial and body's expressions when he's watching Disney for example, halla after 20 min his little brain is so 'in' the tv that it's actually scary for me. Anyway, just rambling on here again, for all basketball interested check out the team's blog on the right side of the page..

Getting Help?

Coaching, the whole idea of man helping man? What do we do with that idea and how does one person help another without putting the person trying to get help in some form of system or classification as a human being? I find this an interesting thought. After using the past 20+ years trying to understand the human condition, I just get more interested in what makes us what we are and how we improve ourselves at the same time trying to help others. Being a history major, which is a social sience major at all colleges and univeristies, and for those 'in the know' it's just part of the big picture in regards to the studies within the social siences, or the human condition in being a human being. My wife and I have been seeking some of this 'coaching', trying to improve ourselves and our life together. We have done this before and I can honestly say that it is super and I think we both look forward to these sessions, with what I like to call our 'relationship coach'. We have been doing this for years and it's a real help for us to understand things in different ways and perspectives. Coaches need coaches too.... The picture for those who are wondering, is Freud, who was in my opinion one of the most misunderstood 'coaches' there has been. He had many good ideas and many weird ones as well. Do your research about him and make up your own perspective. Rambling on here, but hey, the whole reason is that I am thinking and researching the idea of starting a coaching radio program.. via the web of course, it's free and anyone can do it... would be fun to try da.... Take care everyone and for all the new visitors, leave me a message in the cbox on the right side of the page, you don't have to leave your email address if you don't want to .-)

"I need to regain my balance and be centered."

Tiger back in the limelight. I watched his apology and I thought he looked nervous and emotional. Not hard to understand, he's been through the roller-coaster and just might make it out of the whole ordeal with the most important thing, his family. I have read just about every book there is on the man and his past, for those who know me, know that I have some weird history, which for sure some of which is described someplace, somewhere, on some post here on the blog... Anyway, for me this is a good thing, one more step for the man to get out on the course again. I just want him to win as many majors as possible. He has changed the game in the 21st century, just like Arnie, Jack and 'the Black Night" did in the 60's - 70's. Heard that the overall prize money was 60 mill when Tiger came to the Tour, and now it's 280 mill.... Hello, this man HAS changed the game and will continue to do so in the near future. I think that this might be the thing that gets Tiger to at least 25 Majors before he is 40... Yeah, you heard it here first da... .-) Cold and lots of snow here in Norway, we got about a foot or so again last night and now it's really damn cold. Good that I like being indoors da. Nothing really more to add, maybe Henrik Bjornstad makes another cut this weekend........ hope so.

Hoops, Hoops and more Hoops

When I first came to Norway there was no basketball on tv, I had to buy games that had been taped and sold on vhs... Think about that, that's only 15 years ago, and now there is espn with so many games that I have to use the digital box thingy to record them all. The only downside is that I'll never get caught up in seeing them, or will I? I will be doing my best anyway. I think there are at least 5 games that I have not had the chance to see, yet. Nothing really happening on the golf side of things, I tried to follow what Henrik Bjornstad did this last weekend at Pebble Beach, he missed the cut by two shots and if I remember correctly that's his first missed cut this year. Would be cool if he has a good season and keeps his card. Other than that it's just hoops, hoops and more hoops. I know i've stated it other posts, but I am so glad to have the opportunity to really coach and have some influance on the lives of the young men that play for Fredikstad Basketball Club. Even though I do miss the golf in some degree, I have to admit that it's not the coaching of the kids that I miss, of course there have been a few young golfers that I have really enjoyed coaching, but if I lump all the experiences of golf vs basketball in the degree of satisfaction for myself, then there is no doubt... Basketball wins hands down. I've often wondered about that, I guess it comes down to the facts of team vs individual sports and the respect the coaches get overall. I think there have been/and still are many golf pro's here in Norway that really do not have games best intrest in mind, there are to many wolves in sheeps clothing, people who are out after a buck and not really into it for the right reasons, which in my mind have always been the kids, young men and women who really want to achieve something using sports as the way forward. Yadagit... I'm rambling on here, once again sharing my personal views.. oh well, that's that way the cookie crumbles.. here's a picture of D. Dawkins or to those in the know 'Love Tron' .-)

Been Wondering....

I know it's always dangerous for me to think to much, but I have been and it's good. After setting up this map thing (you can see it on the right side of the page) I have been wondering about why there are many 'hits' or 'visits' on my site, the answer is of course my last name... I really do think it's kind of funny, I had no choice in the matter, born with it, like many other things I did not choose but it would be cool to actually know how the people from south africa or the middle east have come to see the site.... I probably will never know, but it's something I've been wondering about. I also think about the kids, what kind of effect will my last name have on them, if any?? Who know's? I think it's interesting to see the use of one word or even a shorting of a word can have such an impact on the view of whatever it might be. I know I am rambling on here, but afterall it is my site and by the sure number of different countries represented here... maybe I should make a better effort to do something with it... Maybe call mister Flint da... .-)

Graveyard Shift

Yada or Jada... Feeling a bit better the last couple days, maybe the meds are helping? My heart is still beating irregularly and stuff, but I do actually feel a bit better. That's good da! Working the night shift and not having a problem with keeping myself awake, which is a common problem for people working nights, or the graveyard shift. I on the other hand don't really have a problem working and being awake, but of course the day or two after a two\three night shifts it's always a jet lag feeling that day you go with not enough sleep. Ya da.. Funny, sometimes I'll read a few of teh earlier posts here and I wonder when I look at the map thing at the end of the page, all these people from all over the planet see this site, what are they looking for, via vi the web, or what?? Just one of those things that make you go hmm. Anyway, good to be back in the graveyard state of being again .-)

Little guy and Pappa

Here I am getting a little hug from the little guy. He is in good form and is really is starting to talk and put his sentences together. It's real fun and interesting to see/hear the changes that happen each day/week. Nothing new happening here really. Same old, same old... Cold and lots of snow here in Norway. The hoopsters have two games this weekend, so if you are interested in bball, check out the teams blog on the right side of the page. Hasta la vista..

The weather and life are weird

This was taken during a late summer/earlly fall picture of the hoopsters. Now this court is covered with several feet of snow. Weird to think that in such a short time the weather can be so much colder. Nothing really happening in regards to golf. There is scheduled one professionl tournament here in Norway to next season, one... that means guys are pushed into having lots of travel costs and the like, which also means the majority of good players have to stop playing professionaly. I paid the years fee's when it comes to the Oslo Pro Glf Tour's website/blog thing. Just in case I actually get the bug to play some golf. Maybe this year that would be more popular for the guys and the clubs. It's there if I want to try again anyway. What would stop me from playing this next season would only be the condition of the knee. Which is not good for playing golf at this time but I am going to push the doctor's hard now to get my knee worked on asap... Was in the hospital the past week trying to get my heart to beat normal and it was unsuccessful. I have been advised to take a meds cure for 8 weeks and see what happens then. The meds are making me feel sluggish, maybe a little tired, and I get some pain in my stomach. All of these symptoms are 'normal' the doctor's say.... Uff da. I guess when you get into a situation where you have in actuallity little to no control, you have to digress to the professionals and listen to the advice and make your own choices. I will be visiting a heart specialist in a couple weeks and I hope he has some 'light in the tunnel' for me. Ya ya... chin up and all that good stuff. I write this stuff not just because I know there are a few people who read the blog, but in some degree I write this blog for my own selfish reasons, being able to 'talk' or write ones feelings is often a very positive tool for self awareness and enlightenment. Anyway, no real golf subjects, well, maybe one.. the norwegian guy Henrik Bjornstad made the uspgatour this year, so it's a little more fun to stay in touch with the game via the big screen. To say I know Henrik is true, but well is not true. Been a long time scince I have exchanged words with that man, he's living in my home country and vise versa for me. Gotta run... well, not run da, but you know what I mean, take care...