Steve Satterly

Hooligans and High Tea

April 13 was the reason for our trip here, to see Manchester United play in Old Trafford, the Mecca of soccer. Robin and I flew into London on Wednesday and checked into our room at the Hilton London Olympiad. Thursday morning we took a cab to London Heathrow Airport, and went through their version ofContinue reading “Hooligans and High Tea”

Jolly Olde England-The Dream

This blog started up the air. I’m in the air over the Atlantic for the first time. I can’t sleep. That will make the next day a long day, but it will be a good day. I am with the love of my life, my best friend. We’re on a trip of a lifetime, andContinue reading “Jolly Olde England-The Dream”

On Our Way!

My wife, Robin, and I are packed, loaded up, and ready to head to the airport. It helps to have a smoking hot person with you, and my honey fits the bill perfectly! We have a flight to Atlanta, a short layover, and an 8-hour flight to London. We’re scheduled to arrive in Llundain (London)Continue reading “On Our Way!”

Update

So the past 6-7 weeks I have been on a business trip, assessing over 70 schools, and now completing the reports for those assessments. I was in Milwaukee, WI, and yes, it was cold. I would get up, go assess 2-3 schools a day, come home, work on reports, then repeat the next day. MostContinue reading “Update”

Great White North

I was unemployed for a week during the last week of January. By choice. I had an opportunity to go back to work for Safe Havens International, the world’s largest non-profit school safety center. I worked for them prior to COVID, and thought it was a good thing to get back into. I get toContinue reading “Great White North”

Diwrnod Gwerthfawrogi Draig

Or Appreciate a Dragon Day, at least according to Facebook. January 14 was also the Welsh New Year Hen Galen, at least for those in Wales who still know the ancient calendar. Of course, the Welsh symbol is the Red Dragon, or Draig Goch, so this day is especially meaningful. The day prompted me toContinue reading “Diwrnod Gwerthfawrogi Draig”

Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)

So let me get to the heart of our trip. The raison d’êtere for going to England and Wales. We are going to watch Manchester United, the Red Devils, play Chelsea at Old Trafford, one of the meccas of professional soccer. I will get to see my beloved Red Devils play! Right before Christmas, weContinue reading “Diafoliaid Coch Manchester United (Manchester United Red Devils)”

Day One (Diwrnod Un)

I weighed in this morning at 332 pounds. My belly measures 56in, my waistline 48in, and my neck is 18 1/2in. The numbers don’t lie. Breakfast consisted of two poached eggs, a sausage patty, two pieces of bacon, and a slice of toasted potato bread with a teaspoon of butter. 548 calories. Two cups ofContinue reading “Day One (Diwrnod Un)”

Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)

I sit here in my living room, watching a good football game, thinking about 2023. 2022 was not bad. I’ve had better years. 1981, the year I enlisted. 1982, the year I started college. 1987, the year I graduated. 1989, the Year I got married. 1990, the year I had my first child, Jessica. 1995,Continue reading “Blwyddyn Newydd, Fi Newydd! (New Year, New Me!)”

Noswyl Nadolig

Pronounced ‘Nosoowell Nadolig’. Christmas Eve. The night before Christmas (Nadolig), when Sîon Corn (Santa Claus) comes down the chimney and brings toys to the children of the world. Our presents (anrhegion) are wrapped, cookies (briwsion) are baked, and the family (teulu) is playing card games. It’s time for an update, in between Christmas movies thatContinue reading “Noswyl Nadolig”