tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post1372450262101982966..comments2023-10-08T11:44:08.236-04:00Comments on * AT THE BIJOU *: THE CONFIDENCE GAME ~ By Paul Pilarcik's kid . . . Kate, absolutelyKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-43464985440096914072012-02-06T18:17:14.237-05:002012-02-06T18:17:14.237-05:00Ah, sweet Kate, you kicked me right in the old Ach...Ah, sweet Kate, you kicked me right in the old Achilles' heel. I too was such a daddy's girl and watched many a football game with mine. I was amused at his passion, happy or angry, with every play. Sometimes the language would escalate and my mother called it "obscene football." <br /><br />"Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." I love this so much and will try to remember it in my insecure moments. Thanks for this lovely tribute to your father. You are an inspiration to share this legacy.Kristin Fouquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719699758368292149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-47183648782956815512012-02-06T01:06:35.997-05:002012-02-06T01:06:35.997-05:00Dear Ryn of the Browns era gone from the shores of...Dear Ryn of the Browns era gone from the shores of Lake Erie to where you tackle life in another great chapter in Thailand. YOU INSPIRE ME as well, with your adventurous teachings and providing your little girls a mom-model of class and distinction. Never will I forget the moment you transcnded the mere internet with rallies of optimism around the Cleveland Clinic we sent Dad up to following the last Steelers game he ever watched in a hospital in Warren, Ohio - when he told the nurse he was getting out of his bed to watch the game in a chair, next to his brother as they did all their boyhood/manhood days. <br /><br />He didn't make if back for another season, but is with me keeping flags off my forward motion in so many ways that transcends the mere world. Likewise, a huddled pep talk (Dad's initials? P.E.P.) is ever a reality across mere miles to you from me. Stay strong, follow your gut that you're where you are when you sense you should be. And listen to your heart. It's the best voice in all huddles ... emanating from mentors that have made you what you are this fine day.<br /><br />Sending energies and *thanks* for kinds words on my words<br />~ KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-70918930040196101462012-02-06T00:57:23.187-05:002012-02-06T00:57:23.187-05:00And I too enjoyed the tale o'life You shared, ...And I too enjoyed the tale o'life You shared, dear Seana. Even read the anecdote out loud to Prof, Matt. We both smiled at a classics teacher with the author/bookseller lady of great zest, blue cheese and brewskis. Makes me sharing the football I shared with the man who grew up in Perryopolis, PA all the more special.<br /><br />But the biggest special was that as 'not a football fan', you felt the fun of my gridiron gumption relating to a fired up corner of the playing field of life that always makes me keep my eye on the ball. <br /><br />Grace o'my thanks, fellow author in our anthology of Grimm Tales (and I sense more is in our shared authoring destiny). ~ Absolutely*KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-64593150088097610272012-02-06T00:51:05.890-05:002012-02-06T00:51:05.890-05:00Bolton, sweet gridiron gal that you are -- meant m...Bolton, sweet gridiron gal that you are -- meant much that you shared this one and so many NFL Sundays. The fact that you caught one of the greatest legacies Paul gave me to live up to makes me cheer You on likewise, all the more.<br /><br />On to the rest of cheering on this year!<br />~ Absolutely Steeler*KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-21784987056145407462012-02-06T00:47:57.623-05:002012-02-06T00:47:57.623-05:00You know, Mr Michaels ~ There are SuperBowl troph...You know, Mr Michaels ~ There are SuperBowl trophies and Pushcart prizes and red red roses and bottles of wine won on football bets. There are ocean walks and promotional publishing enterprises yet to be adventured upon with the good gusto of a trusted colleague friend.<br /><br />And then there is expressing "Your Dad would be proud." == and I know the greatest award-winning-moment of them all. Your insight touched me deeply ... but you knew that.<br /><br />Thanks for reading, reading into and assessing.<br />Wish you woulda made it to coffee with Paul ... even as a Ravens fan, he would've liked the valours of your nature. ~ KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-85394173060593946162012-02-06T00:42:21.665-05:002012-02-06T00:42:21.665-05:00As usual Jeanette, you give great smiles whenever ...As usual Jeanette, you give great smiles whenever you take over your whole row 3 AT THE BIJOU -- (I hear there are arguments now as to who gets to sit next to you as the mutterings during each show are some of the best lines we know).<br /><br />You cracked me up here . . . and certainly Lombardi would've wanted to talk about high values and success drives with the likes of You. It's your nature, after all ... and grateful Kate-full I am for it.Kate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-77355367266882467902012-02-06T00:38:44.161-05:002012-02-06T00:38:44.161-05:00Harry - Touchdown Dance started the moment I read/...Harry - Touchdown Dance started the moment I read/felt your message here, my talented writing companion from time to tiempo. Darned if the ref didn't blow his whistle for that "Excessive Celebration" call - Cost me 5 or 10 yards, but I made the conversion. <br /><br />Being on a team with you . . . is always a championship year.<br />Prof's spirits fell in the 4th but I enjoyed two worthy challengers givin' their best. Like Paul used to say, "If the Steelers get knocked out in the playoffs - the good news is there's no longer any pressure. Now I can just enjoy football." I did. Trust you did with your buddies too.<br /><br />Thanks pal,<br />Katie*GirlKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-58541242842144230592012-02-06T00:33:27.724-05:002012-02-06T00:33:27.724-05:00From a rough and tumble rugby gent, I'll accep...From a rough and tumble rugby gent, I'll accept your cool, kind words with a sashay on the 50 yard line dear Graham. Your big heart gains much yardage every day in how your insight realizes the expressiongs of those around you.<br /><br />Always in your corner, even when it's a stadium,<br />~ Absolutely*KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-25163914586549053062012-02-06T00:30:32.678-05:002012-02-06T00:30:32.678-05:00Matthew my love,
Your beautiful mind, as movie ti...Matthew my love,<br /><br />Your beautiful mind, as movie titles go, and sense of how I write what I feel to share/care the more is daily a gift that enhances all strivings. Wish you knew Paul more years than you shared. Inspiration is the coaching that comes with awareness way past current abilities. <br /><br />Keep sailing. We've intellectual and adventurous journeys yet to sail . . . NFL seasons yet to hail. And *thankyou* for how you say what you say in all your between the linngs. ~ KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-13400383778495931602012-02-06T00:24:22.245-05:002012-02-06T00:24:22.245-05:00Normandie ~
Indeed you caught the spirit. Your sm...Normandie ~<br /><br />Indeed you caught the spirit. Your smile's a pretty full one to sense out there - a fellow lover of what's good and right in this here world. Wouldn't take much to have you fired up waving a Terrible Towel someday. Stick around lovely Lady -- the gusto of GameDays transcends well into rooting for great outcomes on all playing fields.<br /><br />~ Grace o'my thanks <br />~ Absolutely*KateKate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-45048652151351777422012-02-05T10:04:52.800-05:002012-02-05T10:04:52.800-05:00First of all, I love the way you write. And you a...First of all, I love the way you write. And you always seem to say, just what I need to hear. This is a beautiful homage to Coach Lombardi and your father. Both were obviously great teachers in your life. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of my mentors and inspirational moments. Thank you for the huddled pep talk.Ryn Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857868411200909396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-51465665159340254712012-02-04T22:10:01.226-05:002012-02-04T22:10:01.226-05:00I liked this a lot. I am not a football fan, but I...I liked this a lot. I am not a football fan, but I think it's fun to hear you tell it. <br /><br />I had a funny moment after work yesterday when I went to the local Trader Joe's and was milling aimlessly around trying to figure out what to eat, as usual, when I ran into my old classics teacher and his wife. Seeing the blue cheese in one hand and the beer in the other, he said "Shopping for the superbowl? That's what we're doing too!" I somehow found it very touching that he would leap to that conclusion. <br /><br />Have a great time, everyone!seana grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774794086733027289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-81428167914935526682012-02-04T19:47:57.693-05:002012-02-04T19:47:57.693-05:00kate - loved! and i don't doubt one bit that ...kate - loved! and i don't doubt one bit that there's nothing paul's daughter can't lick. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-9004281709694857412012-02-04T17:32:19.698-05:002012-02-04T17:32:19.698-05:00Very nicely done Kate. Speaks so well to the char...Very nicely done Kate. Speaks so well to the character of that man who used to sit with you in the living room of that house in Ohio. And the character of the little girl who listened to those lessons from her father and carried them with her every step of the way.<br /><br />Well done. Your Dad would be proud.<br /><br />KMKevin Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703125974467675009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-91414680126510974872012-02-04T16:28:04.171-05:002012-02-04T16:28:04.171-05:00I'm so impressed with how well you and Mr. Lom...I'm so impressed with how well you and Mr. Lombardi got a long. Fun as usual.<br /><br />Jeanette CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-10977879440681094932012-02-04T12:57:09.404-05:002012-02-04T12:57:09.404-05:00Hope you are doing your touchdown dance Katie*Girl...Hope you are doing your touchdown dance Katie*Girl 'cuz you scored big time here! You and the Prof have a great time tomorrow! You Could Go All The Way!Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628269009060185397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-69551534152024516952012-02-04T12:17:34.404-05:002012-02-04T12:17:34.404-05:00Excellet and philosophical tale Kate.
Super bowl ...Excellet and philosophical tale Kate.<br /><br />Super bowl stories from a Super Broad.Graham Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561493204302079903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-17399977436154102432012-02-04T12:14:21.861-05:002012-02-04T12:14:21.861-05:00Life is about keeping score. As Lombardi meant, k...Life is about keeping score. As Lombardi meant, keeping score about your performance not that of your opponent's. To do your best, to do your best, to do your best. And to do what you say you are going to do. As Belichick understands confidence comes from preparation, and from preparation comes success. And that's what Paul Pilarcik did. He prepared and inspired his children to do their best and to do good ("Real and permanent good" as A. Carnegie stated.)<br /><br />Normandie is right, catch this one and you are caught.<br /><br />Bravo Kate.Matthew S. Magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244363411304770447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6243178661707887834.post-70260593282606460362012-02-04T11:03:41.028-05:002012-02-04T11:03:41.028-05:00Kate, you've caught me. Here I am again, readi...Kate, you've caught me. Here I am again, reading, smiling, applauding. I don't watch football, but I do watch writers writing and clapping and waving the flag.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />NormandieNormandie Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598870265371056412noreply@blogger.com