Sports history
This two-word motto is recited with two fingers held up by cardinal and gold supporters. My proudest moment to say this was at my eldest granddaughter's graduation from my alma mater
What is “fight on”
This was my go-to dessert. Even occasionally bypassing meals for this sweet treat. Patti’s will work but Sonia and Alex’s versions of it were my favorite.
What is Peach cobbler
An artist who Shirley and I watch perform in person over 25 times. Not all performances were with the Pips.
Who is Gladys Knight
My son Kyle and his family live in Michigan and support the MSU Spartans but he was a Spartan at this northern California school with a couple of his cousins first.
What is San Jose State
A.T.A.G.O.T. - clue: he would find this in the first section of the paper he would read but usually he’d ask his kids or grandkids this daily question.
Are there any games on today
In my last year of high school, I won at this historical track meet that still goes on to this day
What are the Penn Relays
For Christmas, I used this method to cook my turkey more common to pitmasters than holiday cooking.
What is smoked
Our annual trip to this historic Los Angeles venue was where we would hear great Jazz music and have delicious food. We would bring our forks, knives, and plates as we shared wine and appetizers with friend.
What is the Hollywood Bowl
Three out of the Four of my children went to this institution. I gave that school a lot of money including when I would watch my grandson who played football there.
What is San Diego State
I.T.T.M.S. - Clue: what usually preceded this phrase were updates on everything going on from Baltimore to San Jose.
I Talked To My Sisters
I've seen teams come and go. I used to coach Little League football where SoFi stadium is built. Name the 3 NFL teams that have been in LA
Who are the Chargers, Rams, Raiders
In my 50’s I wanted to increase my fitness routine and began walking the large hills in my neighborhood in preparation for this annual test of stamina and conditioning. My grandson KJ has taken up this kind of training as well recently.
What are marathons or the Los Angeles Marathon
If we were lucky, we’d find a spot in Expedition Park to set up our canopy and break out the grill for this pre-game social activity.
What is tailgating
My son Byron would blaze the trail to this institution and my granddaughter Loryn and Bryce would follow. I never knew the sound an Anteater made but apparently it Zot.
What is University of Irvine
W.D.W.H.F.D. - Clue: As a man who enjoyed his treats. This phrase was usually accompanied by a request for coffee as well.
What Do We Have For Dessert
The Clippers have their arena now but when I first went to their home court was a short from the Coliseum.
I dabbled in politics but the position I took the most pride in was be know as the _____ of Haas avenue.
Mayor of Haas Avenue
I woke up to do the 6 am reading at this church every day. You may have visited there earlier today.
Where is St. Dennis
The name Selby, like William has been passed down multiple generations in our family. How many generations has the name Selby reached so far?
Four generations
L.U.S.G. - As an act of gratitude we always give thanks to the heavenly father
Let us say grace
Freddie Freeloader, So what, Blue in Green
Miles Davis
Tea for Two, Starsust, I ain't got nobody
Art Tatum
68 and a half years ago on June 23, was the day I made the best decision of my life when I married the woman God made me for. What year did Shirley and I get married?
1956
My fovorite things, Naima, A love Supreme
John Coltrane
I.D.K.I.I.W.T.T.O.I.T.T.I.W.M. Late at night you would hear Papa’s TV on in his study/bedroom. If you were ever to go wake him he’d more than likely jokingly say this
I Dont Know If I’m watching The TV Or If The TV Is Watching Me