Sunday, January 24, 2010

Hockey Town

Many people consider Detroit to be Hockey Town. Some people consider it to be the Twin Cities. For me, it is Madison.

Some are fans of the National Hockey League, especially because they have family and friends who play professional hockey. Some parents have children who play youth or high school hockey. For me, it has always been college hockey. Not just any college hockey but University of Wisconsin hockey.

It does not matter to me whether it is the men or women playing hockey. It does not matter to me what the outcomes are. It was wonderful when the UW men beat Denver January 23 in Madison and it has been wonderful that the UW women are near the top of their sport.

Hockey fans are not like fans of other sports and I am fortunate to live in a hockey town again.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

How many other cities hold a hockey game in an open football stadium? (I've got my Camp Randall Classic tickets!)
Doc

Mark G. Michaelsen said...

You mean Frozen Custard Camp Randall Classic.

Mark G. Michaelsen said...

You mean Frozen Custard Camp Randall Classic.

Rebecca Brown said...

Mark,

(I couldn't find your contact info, hence the comment.)

At this time, we are sending out a copy of a new book entitled What Sex is a Republican? Stories from the Front Lines of American Politics and How You Can Change the Way Things Are to bloggers for review. In this political autobiography former State Representative to the Wisconsin State Legislature Terri McCormick takes a look at the political game from behind the curtain with one intention; to call on each of us to serve in our local, state and federal governments.

The link for What Sex is a Republican? Stories from the Front Lines of American Politics and How You Can Change the Way Things Are on Amazon is: http://www.amazon.com/What-Sex-Republican-American-Politics/dp/1440167257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265401519&sr=1-1

In her memoir, What Sex Is a Republican?, author Terri McCormick presents a case for courage from the perspective a lawmaker who is uniquely qualified to do so. Based on actual events, her book explains what happened to our political system when citizens weren't actively engaged and then she calls on each of us to change the way things are. This book provides an insider's perspective to the realm of American politics and the struggle of "career politicians" to stay in power at all costs. Coming from a grassroots background, she proves that ideas and "integrity leaders" can win over these career politicians and calls on Americans to take back the reins and restore a government for and by the people.

I'd love to send you a copy of the book for you to review on your blog.

Thank you for considering the idea.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Best,

Rebecca
www.thecadencegrp.com

Mark G. Michaelsen said...

1. Do you dream in color? Only when I eat crayons.
2. I would not read a book by Terri McCormick on a bet. I certainly would not buy it. She will not win the primary in District 8.