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Air your grievances as you'd…

Air your grievances as you'd like. :)

Merry Christmas/Happy…

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Seasons Greetings/General Merryment to all in this wondrous space called MGoBlog!  

Awesome!  Congratulations,…

Awesome!  Congratulations, Captain Ben!

Awesome!  Semper Fi, Furbush!

Awesome!  Semper Fi, Furbush!

I'm picking up a quarter of…

I'm picking up a quarter of a cow today from some friends who raised it.  Adding that to the hogs I raised which are now in my freezer and I can happily say homemade bacon cheeseburgers are on the way!!!

Right on - I love audio…

Right on - I love audio books and have consumed many of them.  Audible is the one with the most titles and you can expect to pay about $15 for most books.  For cheapskates like me, I first check two library apps called Hoopla and Libby to see if I can get the books for free there first.  All you need is a library card to "borrow" the audio books by downloading them to your phone.  They don't have everything (I'm guessing the publishers don't allow the audio versions on those apps) but I've still gotten some good ones through them.  

Congratulations!  May you…

Congratulations!  May you have many more wonderful years together.

I hope he heals up quickly. …

I hope he heals up quickly.  Good luck, Quintel!

Awesome!  So happy for them…

Awesome!  So happy for them all.

Lots of good comments in…

Lots of good comments in here so I'll simply reiterate the most important point:  whatever gun(s) you have (and there are many good ones out there), train regularly.  Your brain is still the most important weapon and the firearm is only there if all else fails.  

So sad.  I hope he heals up…

So sad.  I hope he heals up quickly & comes back better than ever.

Remembering those who gave…

Remembering those who gave it all.  Enjoy the weekend and our freedoms as they would want us to.  #NeverForget

Hats off to a classy man who…

Hats off to a classy man who was an excellent coach.  We'll miss you, Coach B!

I can neither confirm nor…

I can neither confirm nor deny...

Last day at work where I've…

Last day at work where I've been for over a decade & on to the new job on Monday!  Wahoo!

Welcome, William Wagner!

Welcome, William Wagner!

Welcome, Karl!  Go blue!

Welcome, Karl!  Go blue!

Good luck, Kurt!

Good luck, Kurt!

My favorite is Denard …

My favorite is Denard "Shoelace" Robinson and it isn't even close.

Good night, sweet prince. …

Good night, sweet prince.  Best of luck in the NFL and beyond.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard!

Wildly entertaining to watch…

Wildly entertaining to watch in the maize & blue and I look forward to rooting for him in the NFL, as well.  Good luck, Devin!

Congratulations, gentlemen!

Congratulations, gentlemen!

There is a series of YouTube…

There is a series of YouTube videos with them which are quite nice.  This is a good one, in particular.  Seems like a great couple!

Best of luck, Rashan!  Thank…

Best of luck, Rashan!  Thank you for choosing us instead of the metric butt-ton of money offered elsewhere.

Good luck, Tim.

Good luck, Tim.

It's great to be a Michigan…

It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine!  

That Ezekiel 25:17 quote is…

That Ezekiel 25:17 quote is gold:  "I will exact great vengeance upon them with angry rebukes. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I exact my vengeance upon them."

Yay!  How much you wanna bet…

Yay!  How much you wanna bet a posbang is on its way soon?!

Bummer.  I really wish him…

Bummer.  I really wish him well wherever his next stop is.  Best of luck to him.

I hope he heals up quickly &…

I hope he heals up quickly & he succeeds in life long after his playing days.

I laughed!

I laughed!

Great video.  Glad to hear…

Great video.  Glad to hear they are so happy together.

Bummer to see him go and I…

Bummer to see him go and I wish him the best.  

Very sorry to hear you are…

Very sorry to hear you are leaving, Ace, but I wish nothing but the best for you and be sure to check back with us for updates!

Poor Damn Fitz(gerald).

Poor Damn Fitz(gerald).

So. Much. Awesome.

So. Much. Awesome.

Tough break but glad they…

Tough break but glad they found out before it was too late.  Best of luck to him.

WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…

WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Speaking as a loving, caring…

Speaking as a loving, caring, father of four kids with the youngest one being less than three weeks old, here is some advice:

-All crying stops eventually. 
-If you are being driven crazy, it is ok to set the kid down and walk out of the room to get a breather. 
-Listen to other's stories and don't be afraid to ask advice (like with this post!). 
-It is rough at times, especially with your first and when the kids are young. 
-There are a few ages where they require a lot less monitoring:  around age 2, age 3, and especially age 5.  
-I'm sure this isn't high on your list of things to think about right now but it DOES get much easier with each child.  My kids are 8, 6, 3, and 0 years old and it is incredible how much the older ones want to help out.  (They also are decidedly NOT helpful sometimes but that comes with the territory).  
-Speaking of helping out, let them watch you and try to engage them in whatever activity it is you are doing.  They may be lousy at trimming the bushes or cutting the grass (mine have been known to do so with scissors while I actually mowed) but before long they will actually be useful & then will want to help out around the house.
-According to some studies (or so my wife tells me) it is almost impossible to give them too much affection, especially before the age of six.  Sometimes I really want to tell them to "suck it up, buttercup!" but then realize saying "I'm sorry you have a boo-boo" and putting a band aid on it gets them on a much better path & probably has far less crying involved.
-At two years old, they don't need career advice.  If they tell you they will be a ninja when they grow up, tell them they'll be the best ninja in the world.  They'll (probably) forget about that eventually but don't forget you believed in them.
-Take care of your baby mamma.  There is a difference between asking "how was your day?" and "how are you doing?"  Make sure to ask her both questions regularly.  
-Enjoy!!!  Your kids can be an incredible amount of fun and so much of parenting is you being along for the ride as they learn about the world.  Encourage them and believe in them every step of the way. 

Congratulations to all three!

Congratulations to all three!

Much respect for Grant…

Much respect for Grant. Excellently written.  We are better for having him on the team and I'm excited to see what he accomplishes in the world.

Pulling for you, Ace.  

Pulling for you, Ace.  

One of my favorite players…

One of my favorite players from the Hoke years.  Hope you heal up quickly, Jake.

I'm here way less for…

I'm here way less for several reasons.  Yes, the lack of a mobile app, the odd formatting & white space is annoying, etc, but Brian's attitude towards any opposition to him saying what he wants politically equals banning really got me.  I'm far from Trump's & the Republican's biggest fan but the lack of willingness to have civil discussion or to tolerate those who do have those opinions makes me want to come back less.  It is Brian's site and he can do what he wants just as my clicks are mine and I can choose to not come here as often.  I hate having everyone taking sides and not having conversations but Brian made the line very clear and that is that.  I love Michigan sports and hope we'll be able to enjoy those together despite differing political opinions.  
 

As others have said, big…

As others have said, big thanks go to HUEL and the MGoBlog staff for working hard to bring us a better experience of something we love to learn and talk about - Michigan sports.  

To add my voice to the feedback, I also primarily consumed the information on the site through the mobile (specifically Android) mobile app and almost never use my mobile browser.  In addition, there is a lot of extra white space in both the regular and mobile versions.  

To Brian and company, many thanks for your efforts and thank you also for continuing to improve our enjoyment of what you produce.  

SHOELACE!!!

Denard Robinson.  No contest.

To those who gave it all, we thank you

Happy Friday, all!  Enjoy the freedoms which have been won for us!

I'm just happy it's Friday

Carry on, mates!

My wife & I grew up in the middle of Ann Arbor

After a few years of marriage my wife & I got the great idea of moving to the country and homesteading.  Lots of fresh air, constant projects to do (including fixing up the house), and beautiful sunsets and wild creatures around. 

We've boiled sap to get maple syrup, planted a bunch of fruit trees, chopped loads of firewood, and raised pigs.  First time we raised pigs I was almost terrified to touch them.  Now I think piglets are cute and cuddly. :)  

Moving to the country has been deeply relaxing and a welcome change up to my daily work in the city.  When work has been crazy, going home and being the last car on the road when I get to my driveway is a wonderful thing. 

Having work to do and a safe setting for my kids to play outside on their own has been terrific for them.  Country living is terrific!