Where The Streets Have No Name

In early 2002, the world was still in shock and mourning the attacks of 9/11. It was this Super Bowl Halftime performance by U2 that helped to provide national healing. I recall watching the tribute and being totally captured in tears.

Amazing grace!

Blowin' In The Wind - Then & Now

The great singer/songwriter (I really didn't mean singer!) Bob Dylan penned these words to a generation looking for answers, causes, and change. Bruce Springsteen, a much better singer/songwriter, performed this cover of Dylan's classic:

Born To Run

In 1984, a song called "Dancing In The Dark" hit the charts. I sort of liked it, but the rest of the album "Born In The USA" was outstanding! So, my musical devotion (which has been close to idolatry; or at least fan-obsession) to Bruce Springsteen began. I followed he and his music closely for several years. I did attend one concert in Lexington 1988 - the Tunnel of Love Tour.

Then in the early 90's, Bruce let the E Street Band go and he took 8 years doing some solo projects, went through personal difficulties, and then won a Grammy for Streets of Philadelphia. During that extended break - I too broke away.

In 1995, I got a birthday gift - the Greatest Hits CD. I of course knew every song on it. The band then reunited in 1999 for a tour, which I kick myself over and over for not going to see him again. The band then responded to 9/11 with an album called The Rising, their first studio collection since recording The Tunnel of Love in 1987. It is a great work - I recommend it. It wasn't a commercial success, but the songs spoke hope in the hearts and souls of Americans after 9/11.

I did not buy the next project, "Devils and Dust" (another solo project); but did get the 1975 London concert CD released in 2006. The brand new CD, Magic, seems radio-friendly and lyrically strong - much like the 1980 Album - The River.

Here are five "as the years go by" videos of Born To Run shot during concerts in:

1975


1978


1985


1993


2001


I love the song, but even more these performances give you a great view as to why I have loved his music and energy through the years. He gives his fans 110% when he's writing, recording, and/or performing.

At the risk of sounding cheesy, I think he really cares.

Little League Baseball

Baseball fans focus much attention on stats, numbers, and records. We are fanatic about percentages, batting averages, and wins/losses. As a Little League Manager in Deer Park Little League, I have a 24-26 overall record (5-4 in playoffs, 3-4 in All-Stars). Last season, my Mets rebounded from an 0-12 record in 2006 to 10-7 and a second place finish in the playoffs.

This year I have asked my Assistant Coach, Jerry Cochran, to take over as Manager. This is for two reasons: 1) He has been wanting to step up and call the shots himself for once & I want to be a dad for once and take some pics and vids of Jon Mark's last season in Little League. Coach Jerry wants me to be in the dugout and help with lineups, practices, and game time decisions.

Our team is returning five 12-year olds who played in All-Stars last summer. Since we finished so well last season, we should be the favorite to win the whole thing. We have three outstanding and experienced pitchers (Jon Mark Feeback, Cade Wilson, and Craig Cochran). Ryan Huseman is one of the best players and kids I have ever coached.

Jon Mark is excited to be able to dominate (his words) the younger players entering the league. He recalls the 0-12 season when he started at Shortstop as a 10-year old and suffered along with Craig Cochran, who started at 3rd that year. They will enjoy this year more than ever - Coach Jerry and I will too.

Vids Galore!

Check out our Feebackfive youtube home to see more of our family vids! This game was played last night against a very good team from Pearland. Jon Mark and the rest of the Deer Park Junior High Fawns played their tails off in a losing cause. Bubby (as we call him at home) is #11.