Saturday September 19, 1987 I had an amazing experience for a Catholic school boy yesterday. I felt God’s presence—maybe He does exist. Thursday afternoon, detailed to the Papal security as Pope John Paul II visited San Francisco, I was assigned … Continue reading
The Fog is Rolling in Now — BLOG 59
Wednesday May 6, 1987 100 degrees in San Francisco today! But the fog is rolling in now . . .Just a horrible day. I have to make some decisions about what I want to do for the rest of my … Continue reading
The 1966 S.I. “Miracle Team” Reunion — BLOG 58
Friday October 3, 1986 What a nice day! The first ten days of October are the most beautiful times in San Francisco. Today was perfect. When I woke up, I slid open the bay window to take it all in. The … Continue reading
Leslie just Left, Part Two — BLOG 57
Sunday March 6, 1983 Leslie touches my heart. I love her kids. Her daughter Michele is four and looks just like her. Paul is two and looks like her-ex. We’ve taken the kids out — and Paul likes me. Michele … Continue reading
Leslie just left, Part One — BLOG 56
Sunday March 6, 1983 A gray overcast Sunday afternoon. Been a busy week. Queen Elizabeth was in town and we had a full week of storms. But Leslie just left. I’m just sitting on the beanbag chair looking out at … Continue reading
The City of Champions — BLOG 55
Monday January 25, 1982 I got back to the Oakland Airport at 0230 and drove to the City over the Bay Bridge, finally getting home at 0415. Standing in the bay window looking out at the City this morning, I saw … Continue reading
THE 49ERS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS !!!!!! — BLOG 54
Sunday January 24, 1982 Today was an epic day and I’ll take the memory to my grave with a smile on my face.They beat Cincinnati 26-21 in Super Bowl XVI. What a long day! No sleep at all because I was so … Continue reading
Blizzard in Detroit — BLOG 53
Saturday January 23, 1982 There’s a big blizzard in Detroit. so it’s going to be tight getting to the game. It’s been sub-zero all week there. But the game is inside in the Silverdome, and I can’t worry about the weather … Continue reading
I’m Going to the Super Bowl! — BLOG 52
Monday January 11, 1982 I got up at 0630 to check the San Francisco Chronicle to see if we really did beat Dallas yesterday. WE DID!!!!! WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! So I saw an ad in the Sporting … Continue reading
At Last a 49er Championship — BLOG 51
Sunday January 10, 1982 On January 3, 1971, I watched the 49ers play their last game ever at Kezar Stadium, losing to the Dallas Cowboys for the right to play in Super Bowl V. Prior to that game, I had … Continue reading