J.Mike's Missives

In the matter of 24 hours I’ve witnessed my garage door attempt to free itself from its tracks (still figuring that one out), my truck leak transmission fluid and the toilet in the bathroom go on the fritz.

When it rains, it pours.

Times like this I look to blog writing for stress relief.

I also gain more respect for all the father’s in the world and what they give up for the betterment of society.

Take, for example, the friend — a dad — who took time out of his Father’s Day to diagnose the problems in my garage (thanks David).

Then there’s my Dad.

How many garage door openers has he installed? How many times has he taken a car for an oil change or a check up? How many toilet tanks has he reached in to fix some sort of plumbing issue?

How many times has he fielded a phone call from his new-home owner son asking how to fix something or requesting his presence for a weekend project?

I can’t answer those questions.

I can, however, tell you how many times he’s complained, scoffed or belly-ached.

Zero.

Maybe I complain enough for the both of us. Maybe it’s something I’ll learn when I have children. Regardless, thanks Dad — and all the fathers out there — for helping your sons when they need it most.

Very special Father’s Day for Falcons’ Nicholas, ESPN.com
Magnificent story of hope and compassion. A must read.

Father’s Day extra special for Falcons coach, AF.com
Before Terry Robiskie was called “Falcons coach” he was called “dad.”

5 new Falcon dads celebrate Father’s Day, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Something tells me the family section at training camp will be crowded this year.

Mailbag: Atlanta Falcons edition, ESPN.com
Time for a little in-depth discussion on the Falcons roster. More to come over the next month.

A Falcons Father’s Day, Examiner.com
Let’s keep this Father’s Day theme rolling (I’m sure all the dads out there would love an extra day).

Ranking the NFC South coaching staffs, ESPN.com
I haven’t been keeping count, but I’m pretty sure the Falcons are leading the way in this blog series. Of course, this post may be the most important.

Sustained success or sophomore slump in 2009 for Matt Ryan?, Examiner.com
Matt Ryan did a pretty good job last year eliminating rookie stereotypes. So why does anyone think something as stereotypical as a “sophomore slump” is a possibility?

The Falcons are stacked — on one side of the ball, anyway, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
First, what an incredible photo on this story! I know it’s John Abraham, but you have to admire sports photography like that. Second, print out this article and keep it. Something to keep in mind in good times and bad for the season to come.

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