Klevenpalooza

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008

James on the election process

On the way to school James asked
if he could have an Obama sign
for our front yard.

Noelle promptly said that
Cody would want a bigger McCain sign.

James then asked

"Are Obama and McCain fighting?"

"Not really, but they are each trying to win a contest."

"If it's just a contest
why do they say
things that are mean about each other."

"They really want to win.
They need to convince people
they are the best candidate".

"I don't get it."

"Imagine you and Logan both want
to be in charge of the classroom.
Your classmates pick who they want as leader.
You need to talk to your classmates
and try to convince them to vote for you."

James was quite for awhile.

"So McCain and Obama want to be the leaders of all of America
and all of America gets to vote?"

"yes..."

To which James said,

"Oh my gosh!
Who is going to count all their raised hands?"

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Meeting up with more MMA greats!

Frank Shamrock

Probably the friendliest fighter I've met. He's a former UFC and Strikeforce champion and EliteXC commentator. He offered to beat me up and showed me his scar from the broken forearm he suffered during his fight with Cung Le. He described Wisconsin as the coldest place he has ever been. According to Frank, we have friendly people, good beer, and great women (I'm sure there's a story behind that comment).

Bobby Southworth

I learned Bobby was born in Madison and lived there until he was 3. He is the current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mike Swick

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

American Kickboxing Academy

As always, I try to make the best of my travels and quench my thirst for MMA. This week I'm in San Jose and thought I'd drop in on the fighters at American Kickboxing Academy. I traded small-talk with UFC Welterweight Josh Koscheck and Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson. On Saturday, Kelly and I will be in Chicago where I'll attend UFC 90. On the card, Josh Koscheck will take on Thiago Alves for the #1 UFC Welterweight contender spot.