Origins
What is California?
If Eric didn't attend North Park University, this was his trusted and loved "back up".
Eric was officially dubbed this nickname for his time at Camp Squanto.
What is Uncle Big Cat?
Eric and Lauren are tying the knot on this official date.
What is 10/16/26
This famous river curves around New Orleans and helped make it one of America’s busiest port cities.
What is the MIGHTYYYY MISSISSIPPIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!
What are fake ids?
What is pickleball?
One time, a man who was staying with Eric and I in our bunk room woke us up in the middle of the night, begging us for help. He then led us out onto the dirt road at camp, where he showed us what had happened to his car...
What is "it was stuck in a ditch?"
According to Lauren, this is Eric's favorite band.
Who are Mumford and Sons?
Before becoming part of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans was controlled by both of these European countries.
What is Spain and France?
A little known, yet significant knickname that was self given by Eric for his prowess on the basketball court. It was also his high school number.
What is the "dirty 30"?
Eric was never one to stir the pot but if hands were thrown, he was always there. One time, however, Eric got himself into this pickle with Steve Solomos who accused Eric of this, something that he actually did...
What is make out with Emma Lundeen?
On July 4th one year, Eric got an idea that he could add to the firework display by doing this to something that he set on fire. It is one of his many talents and he probably could have gone to a lower level D1 program or maybe even the show...
What is "punt a flaming ball"?
When Eric references the "Sunday special," he is referring to this meal...
Much of New Orleans sits below sea level, making the city heavily dependent on this system of walls, pumps, and floodgates for protection.
What are levees?
Eric's sister Lib is responsible for many of his music tastes, mostly this genre of music.
What is punk rock, alternative?
Eric played basketball and Ultimate for North Park. This one sport, in which he competed in high school, was not one that he did in college, although many of us were shocked to hear that he was actually pretty good at this...
What are the hurdles?
Eric first gained massive popularity in middle school for being known as the _______ king, for eating a massive amount of this food which was found in tin cans and were well past the expiration date.
What are "yams"?
It was in this famous location, a right of passage for some of us to visit, that Eric first said "I love you" to Lauren.
What is Gamla Stan in Stockholm?
This Tennessee Williams play is famously set in New Orleans’s French Quarter and features the characters Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski.
What is a "Streetcar named Desire?"
When Eric was in high school, he was supposed to come to CHIC so that we could all hang out and go to "man up" together, but unfortunately, this kept him from attending.
What is "torn ACL"?
On an ultimate frisbee website, the team was given some interesting statistics. Cooper was listed as being 7 feet 2 inches, and Danny Miller was listed as being 9 foot 2 inches while still being in elementary school. Eric's only information provided was that he played this position, and was the only one to have it.
What is "deep"?
Costumes were a large part of camp and Eric played many roles and was known for his wide range of characters. My personal favorite was this Harry Potter character...
Who his Hagrid?
This was the spot for Eric and Lauren's first date, it was a place called Mia's in this city.
What is Alexandria, VA?
Often called the “King of Jazz,” this New Orleans-born trumpeter helped popularize jazz around the world in the 20th century.
Who is Louis Armstrong?