Author Archives: AverageAndy

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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Jia Jiang and Mike Cubbage

Posted on August 12, 2024 by AverageAndy

Been a fan of Jia Jiang since his Ted Talk about Rejection Here is is latest video “Jia Jiang Speaking Reel 2024” about his rise and his passion for Rejection Therapy. Very well done Very sad to hear of the … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on things

Posted on August 9, 2024 by AverageAndy

I have been enjoying watching the 2024 Summer Olympics. Is kind of cool to see views of Paris, considering I was just there with my family is June. I do wish I had found more time to watch some of … Continue reading →

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2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer

Posted on July 22, 2024 by AverageAndy

Came across a video or Roger Federer giving the 2024 commencement address at Dartmouth. I thought he did a great job, and found it very inspiring. I hope the students listened and appreciated having Roger give them words of wisdom … Continue reading →

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And so it continues

Posted on July 19, 2024 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see that Actor / Comedian Bob Newhart passed away at the age of 94. He was a master at his craft and had a great career — From classic sitcoms “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” and … Continue reading →

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Was a Strange and Wacky Weekend

Posted on July 15, 2024 by AverageAndy

Was sad to see the passing of Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the age of 96 (June 4, 1928 – July 12, 2024) and Richard Simmons at the age of 76 (July 12, 1948 – July 13, 2024). Seems like both … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for a Fridaty

Posted on July 5, 2024 by AverageAndy

The NY Mets are hovering around the .500 mark as we move towards the MLB App-Star Game on July 16th. They have played well recently, and have showed signs of breaking out and making a run to the play-offs. But … Continue reading →

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Pictures from our trip to France (June 2024)

Posted on June 28, 2024 by AverageAndy

Had a fabulous time with my wife and daughter on a trip to France. After flying from Newark NJ to Charles de Gaulle airport, we took a bullet train to the city of Strasbourg where we spent 6 days in … Continue reading →

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Willie, Donald, France, and more

Posted on June 21, 2024 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see the passing of Willie Howard Mays Jr., nicknamed “the Say Hey Kid”, Willie was an american professional baseball center fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. He is considered one of the best to … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on June 7, 2024 by AverageAndy

Taking a vacation with my family to the city of Strasbourg, France. Looking forward to some rest and relaxation as well as taking in the culture and history of the city. Few things Mets play the Phillies in London this … Continue reading →

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Lots of Driving, Cards, and Survivor 46

Posted on May 31, 2024 by AverageAndy

Drove over 2000 miles last weekend to go our friends daughters wedding in Warm Springs, GA. Had a great time and congratulations to the new couple. The drive was long, but really not that bad. We stopped several times for … Continue reading →

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