End of an era
Here is my desk right now. Yes, it is a mess, but will be organized at the end of the day. Today is my last day of full-time work at Kamph Construction. For the past 2-1/2 years I’ve worked with long-time friend Ben Kamph to oversee and construct numerous excavation, underground utility, and development. I started as a laborer on the sewer & water utility crews, got a few hours on some equipment, but after about 6 months moved into the office full-time to serve as a Project Engineer, utilizing my civil engineering background and other work experience in like positions at two previous large general contractors (Granite and Swinerton Builders). I will continue on as a consultant of sorts, finishing up specific duties and adding input where needed.
The transition is somewhat bittersweet for Kari and I as I’ve been able to work with and enjoy the daily interaction with a very close friend in Ben, and Kari has been able to spend time with his wife Zephyr. We’ve known eachother for more than a decade now, and that friendship will continue for life. Kari and I will return to classes at Multnomah Biblical Seminary in ten days from now, as I finish up an MDiv degree in the next couple of years, God willing, and Kari wraps up her MAPS.
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Okay, enough news about us nobodies… The real news is that Dan Patrick is leaving ESPN. Today is his last radio show after 18 years with the sports supergiant. I will listen as possible starting at 10am PST as I conclude my own last day of work.
For those of us who grew up watching SportsCenter, Dan became one of our trusted friends. Teaming with Keith Olberman, Patrick (his real name is Daniel Patrick Pugh) delivered the best sports highlights and quick-witted commentary the world has ever seen. Just as we missed the “Big Show” when Olberman left SportsCenter and ESPN, so will we miss it again as Dan Patrick heads off into his next stage of life, apart from ESPN. For 18 years he has been “en fuego.”
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