Category Archives: Books

Seven, Eight, Nine

Posted on December 9, 2024 by AverageAndy

Realizing I have some sort of phobia about writing to this blog from home. Both Satuday and Sunday, I told myself I would find time to write, and both days, I came up with excuses — Don’t want to write … Continue reading →

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Day 6

Posted on December 6, 2024 by AverageAndy

One of the advantages of being unemployed is the free time you finally have to get things done that you kept putting off. On the other hand, one of the disadvantages is the feeling of dread having to start working … Continue reading →

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Time Marches On

Posted on November 15, 2024 by AverageAndy

Its been about a month since I was let go from my job as a Data Center Administrator. After getting things that needed to be done (Insurance, Unemployment) completed, along with revieing finances, I have been able to take some … Continue reading →

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Lets Go Mets

Posted on October 23, 2024 by AverageAndy

The NY Mets had a great year and made it to Game 6 of the NLDS against the LA Dodgers. Although they didn’t make it to the World Series, it was a fun ride and one that I will remember … Continue reading →

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Random Update

Posted on August 30, 2024 by AverageAndy

Here are a few things going on in the world of AverageAndy I’m still watching and enjoying Big Brother. I don’t know why, but I just find the show exciting and entertaining. Every season, I tell myself I can’t watch … Continue reading →

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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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Random Thoughts for a Sunday (in Milwaukee in the Rain*)

Posted on April 28, 2024 by AverageAndy

Here are some things that I have seen and heard the past few days, and some of my thoughts on them Very sad to see the the passing of Sonja Christopher, the fists person ever voted out of Survivor A … Continue reading →

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Still having trouble coming up with things

Posted on April 19, 2024 by AverageAndy

Didn’t get a chance last weekend to get out and write some things here. Had a live in person Fantasy Baseball Draft on Saturday. Every year the same sat of guys get together in person (going on our 30th year) … Continue reading →

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Back to Business

Posted on March 22, 2024 by AverageAndy

After a tough stretch, it’s time to get back to writing about thing that interest and excite me It was a fun run for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, making it to the finals of the Patriot League before coming up … Continue reading →

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