Did you know that Tommy Mason Minnesota Viking’s first ever draft pick from 1961, was a productive NFL All-Pro who married an Olympic gymnast and was later traded for the draft rights to a future NFL Hall of Famer?

It seems like I get at least one e-mail every week, from somebody who has found my Vikings DVD collection listed on Vikingstailgate.com. My collection of over 500 Vikings games and team highlight reels dates back to 1961. Read more…

Marketing drugs should be easier to get. In my other job as professional social media, interactive strategist for a small Edina, MN based marketing company, we recently launched our first of many fun videos on You Tube.

In this one, our marketing team slapped  together a comical commercial for a drug called Markenacea. It is intended to show our fellow “brothers and sisters” in arms that we understand their stress. I did not have a hand in creating the video, but I have to admit, it’s a perfect way to some up many of the work day of events that I experience.

I love my job, but somedays I do wish there was a drug like this one to help with the stress.  Please share this with all your friends

SKOL The Documentary premiered on Thursday, May 19 at the Height’s Theater in Columbia Heights, MN.  There wasn’t any limos or red carpets, just plenty of purple clad fans wearing face paint and horns.

I supported the film from the minute I learned that Elizabeth Giorgi was documenting a story about Vikings fans. The disappointing 50th season in the NFL with all the hardships are covered, including the firing of Brad Childress, the return and  release of Randy Moss, and the collapse of the Metrodome.  Its hard to imagine how anybody could be a happy fan after the crushing season that ended with the rival Green Bay Packers winning the Super Bowl.

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Being a “stay at home” dad has been a blessing in disguise. After a few short months of unemployment, I will return to full time work on Monday April 11th.  I can honestly say that I will miss moments with my kids.

The daily job duties required for “Modern Day Mr. Mom”  are more memorable than any milestone, corporate goal or other achievement from any occupation that I have ever held.

On top of the list  is getting the extra time to spend with my very spirited 6-year old son. Just this morning,  I cashed in one of the six daddy coupons he created for my birthday 2-weeks ago. I took him up on the offer for “A walk to school with daddy on a nice day.” Read more…

Did President Barack Obama actually mastermind a plan to destroy this Minnesota Twins family’s annual trip to the beaches of Florida? Instead of heading to Fort Myers Florida, the unemployed Sports Daddy discusses an alternative family trip to rural South Dakota with the Sports mom. Read more & watch the funny video…