I just finished reading ``The Last Lecture'' by Randy Pausch, an extraodinary man who has terminal cancer. My mom first told me about him, and even though my mom isn't savvy with computers, she told me to check out his last lecture on www.youtube.com. I did, and it was fascinating. I just finished reading the book - and sniffling. I would've read it all in one sitting, if not that it was 1 a.m. last night, and I had to be up by 7 a.m. today. So, I forced myself to put it down, and I fnished it tonight. I have never read so many wonderful life lessons all in one place. Wherever you are in life, you could benefit from his advice regarding love, family, friends, business, classmates, etc. I guarantee you won't be able to put it down, and you'll have a stronger appreciation for life. Unfortunately for Pausch, he has a finite time to enjoy life. You and I can arm ourselves with this man's wisdom and be better people for it.
Check out The Last Lecture Web site here.

I went to the Alamo today and while walking down Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, I noticed Kansas fans taking pictures of a storefront window. Turns out, there was a Kansas T-shirt that read: ``2008 NCAA Champions.'' Of course, that was this afternoon, and the championship game has yet to be played. Then, I looked at the name of the store: ``The Unofficial Best of Texas.'' Only a store with that name could get away with displaying that T-shirt already. One Kansas fan turned to me and said: ``How do you like them apples?'' His buddy said: ``That's making me nervous.''
Shops all around San Antonio will be open until 2 or 3 a.m., and they've advertised that they'll be selling championship gear of either Kansas or Memphis. Game time is set for 6:20 p.m. Pacific.

Still in San Antonio....While there aren't many UCLA and Kansas fans around anymore, San Antonio is still a hotspot for people. I was talking to a local sports reporter, and he was telling me how much the city has grown since he grew up here. I've had a couple of good meals on the Riverwalk, but the best meal was grilled shrimp tacos at Sazo's in the Marriott Rivercenter. It's not on the Riverwalk, so it was quiet. After I was done with interviews at the Alamodome, I came back to my hotel room and could hear Kansas and Memphis chants all day long. Fans had all day to tour the city, and most of tomorrow, as the game doesn't start until 8:20 p.m. local time. Will check out the Alamodome tomorrow during the day. I've been before, but it's been ages.

Hi. This is my first entry on my new blog. I'll periodically be checking in from wherever I am - whether it's a local golf course, Dodger Stadium, UCLA football practice or somewhere unexpected. I arrived in San Antonio yesterday and am in the Alamodome as we speak for Final Four practices and press conferences. I lived in West Texas for two years about 10 years ago and forgot how humid it is in the Lone Star state. I know the dry heat of the Valley, but this is something else. It's overcast outside and still humid.
The NCAA media hotel overlooks the Riverwalk, which is nice. Although, every once in a while you hear fans of the Final Four teams chanting. The first one I heard was a ``Let's go Jayhawks'' rendition.
Kevin Love had elementary students from Will Rogers screaming as he attempted halfcourt shots, fullcourt shots and even a halfcourt shot while sitting on the floor during UCLA's practice.
I also forgot how big everything is in Texas. I ate at a Mexican restaurant, Rio Rio, last night and the plate could barely fit on the table.
Thanks for reading, and if you have any questions or comments, be sure to let me know.