Blogger’s note: I no longer use the term “Redskins” but am leaving my prior references intact in the spirit of learning. Early in the morning of January 4th, 1992, I was roused from my slumber by the sound of the phone ringing. It was a Saturday and school hadn’t started back up yet, so IContinue reading “Redskins Playoff Magic”
Author Archives: Bryan Guido Hassin
The Force Awakens: The Good, the Bad, and the Amazing
Per my previous post, I thought Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens was very, very good, but definitely not perfect. Below are my thoughts on the good, the bad, and the truly amazing aspects of this film. WARNING: THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD! The Good: The original cast actors bring their A game. I wasContinue reading “The Force Awakens: The Good, the Bad, and the Amazing”
The Force Awakens . . . and It Is Strong
After much waiting and anticipation, I saw Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (three times!) this weekend. TL;DR: it is very good. Spoiler-free zone: It’s no secret that I love Star Wars. I was too young to have seen the original trilogy in the theaters, but I grew up with it on home videoContinue reading “The Force Awakens . . . and It Is Strong”
November Whirlwind
November was a whirlwind! We were barely back from Dubai when we hopped on a plane to Austin, Texas, for a dear friend’s wedding. It was a grand affair and, although we were only in town briefly, it was long enough for us to get our fix of Tex-Mex, BBQ, etc. Shortly thereafter I wasContinue reading “November Whirlwind”
IMD Reunion in Dubai
Last weekend Katie and I joined my IMD classmates for a reunion in Dubai. It was our first time to the UAE and it left quite an impression! We departed Wednesday night and, after the longest flight I’ve been on in some time – possibly ever – we arrived Thursday evening. We checked in withContinue reading “IMD Reunion in Dubai”
My Family, the American Dream
Former US President Bill Clinton recently held up my family as an example of immigrants that have done well in – and for – America. In his interview with Fareed Zakaria, President Clinton made an argument that the US should open its arms to Syrian refugees. As evidence that Syrian immigrants can be good additionsContinue reading “My Family, the American Dream”
International Travel
Over the past month I have been an international traveling machine. First I went to Switzerland for a couple of days. It was early autumn when I first visited the country, so it always feels nice to visit this time of year – like returning to my second home. The weather was gorgeous, so IContinue reading “International Travel”
10 Years Since Hurricane Rita
Do you remember what you were doing 10 years ago today? Besides celebrating my half birthday, I mean. I remember it very vividly because it was the day before Hurricane Rita struck the Texas gulf coast. Just a few weeks had passed since the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina had hit. Houston had opened its arms toContinue reading “10 Years Since Hurricane Rita”
First Obstacle Race in the books!
Saturday I competed in the Legend Race obstacle course race, a 5-mile trail run with obstacles just outside of RTP. With ropes to climb, walls to scale, poles to traverse, logs to carry, etc. every quarter mile or so, it was a lot more interesting (and a lot more tiring!) than just going for aContinue reading “First Obstacle Race in the books!”
Weekend in Roanoke
Katie and I took advantage of the holiday weekend to take a quick trip to Roanoke, Virginia, which neither of us had visited before. Roanoke is the economic hub of southwest Virginia and is less than three hours from Chapel Hill by car. We drove up Friday after work/school and arrived in time for dinner.Continue reading “Weekend in Roanoke”