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amb

Okay, no more making fun of Nick (for now). It's Tom's turn!

About Me

I have a degree in sports writing. I've worked as a sports writer/copy/editor/page designer for five years, with a brief stint as a Communications Director.I moved home two years ago to take care of my parents...and I've finally come to realize I'm never getting out.I hate my life.

My Interests

sports, racing, reading, computers

I'd like to meet:

Someone who can offer me a job that does not make me lose all faith in humanity.

Music:

Bon Jovi, Bloodhound Gang, Rob Zombie, ABBA, CCR, classic rock

Movies:

Donnie Darko, Boondock Saints, Run Lola Run, Pulp Fiction

Television:

The Oblongs, The X-Files, South Park, She-Ra, Reno 911!

Books:

I wish I still had time to read. How I used to love to do that...

Heroes:

Bob.

My Blog

Dad update 4

Hello all,I am happy to report that Mr. Crazy Man is plowing straight through the stages of heart transplant recovery. As of Saturday, all tubes were out, including IVs. As of Tuesday, he is officiall...
Posted by amb on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:26:00 PST

He's back!

I was originally told to keep this top secret, but I've heard mom tell a brazillion people on the phone, so screw it........Dad came home yesterday!!!That's right, I'm glad to let some of you know - a...
Posted by amb on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:07:00 PST

Dad update 3

Dad's doing very well after the transplant. He actually was sitting up in a chair when I got to the hospital Sunday (see attached).  Other than five moments of randomness attributed to anesthesi...
Posted by amb on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:53:00 PST

Dad update 2

Guys, Dad was upgraded to 1A Friday. That means number one on the list to get a heart. As I type this, he is in surgery. They have him opened up, and once everything gets where it needs to be, ...
Posted by amb on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:50:00 PST

Dad update 1

As of this morning, my father is officially on the heart transplant list. He and mom have been residing at St. Thomas Hospital (while I go back and forth so people don't think the house is empty) for...
Posted by amb on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:34:00 PST

Brooks Named Communications Director

Brooks Named Communications Director for Star Mazda Championship February 15, 2007 - The Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear announced today that it has hired Anne Marie Brooks as its Commun...
Posted by amb on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:36:00 PST

Friday at the All-American 400

ANNE MARIE BROOKS Nashville - Over 140 cars showed up at the Music City Motorplex Friday for the 24th Annual All American 400 Race Weekend. "There's no room for any more cars," series director Glen...
Posted by amb on Sun, 05 Nov 2006 09:55:00 PST

Yep, that's our barn. :)

Bulls roam Cookeville Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff COOKEVILLE -- Four bulls that escaped from the Peoples Stockyard on Tuesday about mid-day led police on a chase that lasted over an hou...
Posted by amb on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:47:00 PST

funny

i went out to the motorplex tonight, to watch the haulers come in during practice, and chat with the drivers, before the real work gets started tomorrow.  i randomly saw my horoscope for today wh...
Posted by amb on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:39:00 PST

i'll be damned

well, he made it. another milestone we were told would never happen. my father is 60 years old. his doctors say he could make it to 70 if he keeps his blood pressure down. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! so yeah, my ...
Posted by amb on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:38:00 PST