Category Archives: Personal

This past weekend was very hard for me. I learned that my very good friend Alberto C. Rafols had just past away. Rest in Peace my good friend… Alberto was more than a good friend, he was my best friend, … Continue reading →

Last night, Rush played at the University of Texas (Austin). And they played awesome, as strong as the last time they visited, ~14 years ago; from 2112, to Tom Sawyer, and their new album… (but no Roll the Bones!) Glad … Continue reading →

Congratulations to my daughter’s team, the Lonestars 97G Blue, who had a fantastic season… (my daughter is the one standing 2nd from the left)… ACCOMPLISHMENTS Classic Elite Riverwalk National Cup — Runnerup Austin Labor Day Cup — 1st Place Dallas … Continue reading →

Yes, to see them twice! I just bought tickets to see The Police again next Tuesday night, this time closer to Austin, in San Antonio (this stop wasn’t in the original schedule). And this time I am taking the family … Continue reading →

I can’t write much about this topic, because I am on the board of directors for the home owners association that fought this. But I am saying this though: “with perseverance (and as in all legal battles, negotiation), small communities … Continue reading →

…I was in Houston enjoying The Police live in concert. And what a great concert it was; the original band and great performance. It was a full house — sold out. The Police Tour 2007-2008. Photo taken by CEO on … Continue reading →

Spring 2007 Season, Austin The Blockbusters (Volleyball Men's League BB) Regular Season: 9-1 1st Place @ Playoffs (Yeah, the Champs!) Front Row (left to right): C. Enrique Ortiz (setter), Jeff Newberry Back Row (left to right): Mike McKeon, Mike Stellfox, … Continue reading →

It was supposed to be a fun day at the park… but holding that gigantic rock from tipping over was hard work! At the end I had to let it go… ceo

We are back from the Province of Quebec, Canada, where we were on vacation and had a great time… Merry Christmas! In the spirit of the Holidays, let me start with a photo of the Nativity taken at La basilique … Continue reading →

Perhaps the most gorgeous airplane ever built is the P-51D Mustang. Built by North American Aviation company and introduced in 1942, is just a flying beauty. And while the Mustang I always liked since I was a child, it is … Continue reading →

…neat, we are set for our winter ski vacation… Mont Tremblant… very nice… our first trip to Canada… I'm looking forward to it… ceo P.S. Update Jun 26 ’08 – removed Mont Tremblant photo, which I linked to directly to … Continue reading →

Today I took my daughter, who this year started to play organized volleyball for the first time (and who has been a soccer player for a couple of years now), to the University of Texas vs. University of Oklahoma women's … Continue reading →

Like the 1975 Nazareth song, Love hurts… but this time is about soccer… Soccer hurts, Soccer scars, Soccer wounds, and marks… If you follow soccer, and play soccer, you know how physical the game could be… And last week was … Continue reading →

My blog has been very quiet lately, but for good reasons: ceo