40 Things You Might Not Know About Me

October 6, 2008 in Other Stuff with Comments Off

  1. My wife has more teeth than me.
  2. My assistant delivers me Starbucks coffee every Tuesday morning.
  3. I’ve had one hole-in-one, and it was with a broken golf club.
  4. I played the baritone for Ronald Reagan.
  5. My favorite band is Maroon 5.
  6. I have control issues.
  7. My wife asked me out on our first date.
  8. I laugh at my own jokes.
  9. Both my parents were musicians and music teachers.
  10. I made the bowling team in college and then immediately quit.
  11. I used to own a Mac.
  12. I’ve been to Oprah’s house.
  13. I spent a month in Japan when I was my son’s age.
  14. The first prime-time television show I watched was “The Six Million Dollar Man.”
  15. I’m an introvert.
  16. My kids were born in four different hospitals in three different states.
  17. I’m half Italian and half not-Italian.
  18. I don’t understand why people camp when they could stay at a Hampton Inn.
  19. I like change.
  20. My favorite NFL team is the Cleveland Browns.
  21. I secretly listen to ghetto rap.
  22. I’m not a picky eater.
  23. I don’t like to be hugged (except by my wife).
  24. My grandfather played french horn in Ray Anthony’s band.
  25. My kids call me tdaddy.
  26. I love palm trees.
  27. I became a Christ-follower in high school.
  28. I graduated (twice) from Bowling Green State University.
  29. I used to think about running for public office.
  30. I sold my baseball card collection to buy two keyboards for “Burning Heart”.
  31. I then sold my keyboards to buy Emily’s engagement ring.
  32. I think biceps are overrated.
  33. My first car was a black Mercury Capri.
  34. Pretzels and Twizzlers are my all-time favorite late-night snacks.
  35. Emily was a cheerleader for me when I played basketball in junior high.
  36. I like to win.
  37. I don’t read novels.
  38. I managed a litter prevention and recycling grant for the City of Piqua, Ohio.
  39. My grandma is 86 and still bowls every week!
  40. Today I turned 40.

No Responses to “40 Things You Might Not Know About Me”

  1. Fred F. McKinnon October 6, 2008 at 7:44 am #

    Tony,
    Nice … I had no idea the last one was gonna be the b-day one!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    For the Kingdom,
    Fred McKinnon
    http://www.fredmckinnon.com
    http://www.theworshipcommunity.com

  2. charles hill October 6, 2008 at 7:53 am #

    happy birthday bro. i truly appreciate all you do for the kingdom and sharing your piece of the journey with us. we as leaders are all much better for it.

  3. Keith Tackel October 6, 2008 at 8:08 am #

    Well happy birthday!
    Maybe you should take up bowling again and follow in your grandmothers footsteps to staying in shape as you get older!

  4. Jeff Gibson October 6, 2008 at 8:17 am #

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  5. Jenni Catron October 6, 2008 at 8:26 am #

    Happy Birthday, Tony! Fun list!

  6. charles October 6, 2008 at 8:29 am #

    We have both met Regan because of band, I OWN the clicker, lived in Japan, no room service is roughing it, will eat all foods, love winning.

    NewSpring Rocks

    Happy Birthday !!!

  7. Larry Baxter October 6, 2008 at 8:35 am #

    Congrats on hitting the big 4-0 Tony! (It beats the alternative!) I’m all over #18 with you :)

  8. Dan October 6, 2008 at 8:35 am #

    “28. I graduated (twice) from Bowling Green State University.”

    I knew there was a little something off about you. After all, to actually admit you’ve been to BGSU brings the value you of your life down. (j/k – Go Rockets).

    Happy Birthday from a fellow former NW Ohioan.

  9. Tracy Edwards October 6, 2008 at 8:55 am #

    Have a great birthday!! I will be visiting NewSpring with a some friends this weekend so maybe I can say this in person!

  10. Zac October 6, 2008 at 9:00 am #

    Happy Birthday, boss!

  11. David Springstead October 6, 2008 at 10:28 am #

    Mazel Tov! May your Natal Day be one of joy. As a fellow Browns fan (born and raised in Sandusky) I know of your misery when you mention your fandom. I can’t imagine having been to BGSU and graduating twice, since as a musician/vocalist we used to make fun of the “Bowling Green” sound (kinda nasal and bright). Thanks for sharing your gifts with us all. Oh, one more thing… Go Buckeyes!

  12. Kirt Manuel October 6, 2008 at 11:05 am #

    Congratulations! I’m right behind you … next month.

  13. Joshua Gregory October 6, 2008 at 12:33 pm #

    I don’t think #20 and #36 go together. Happy birthday Tony. The Browns won just for you!

  14. Bruce Cole October 6, 2008 at 3:55 pm #

    Happy B-day Tony!

    Bruce, who gratefully reads your blog.

  15. Scooter B October 6, 2008 at 4:42 pm #

    Happy Birthday!!!!

  16. Rob Westbrook October 6, 2008 at 5:24 pm #

    Welcome to the old man’s club! Those stories we’ve all heard about the age 40 and maturity being mutually inclusive? Not true. Happy birthday.

  17. Tyler October 6, 2008 at 8:31 pm #

    tryin to sneak that last one by us all.

    happy birthday tony.

  18. Flaviu October 6, 2008 at 9:05 pm #

    Tony, happy birthday!!! You’re awesome, dude!!! Keep up the great work for the Kingdom.

  19. Terrace Crawford October 6, 2008 at 9:55 pm #

    What a build up to the Birthday! I would have known it was your birthday… if you hadn’t left facebook. :-)

    Happy Birthday.

  20. Mark Artrip October 7, 2008 at 12:05 am #

    Tony,
    If you are going to Catalyst this week, I would love to get together and talk about the world of hip-hop and rap with you:

  21. Andrew Romstad October 7, 2008 at 9:48 am #

    Tony, From one 40 year old to another, Happy Birthday! I’ve never been 40 before so I’m doing my best to figure it out.

    Thanks for the Unleash, Access and the other invitations you’ve given to learn about Newspring. I’ve been to them all.

  22. Bob Bickford October 7, 2008 at 6:13 pm #

    Tony,

    Hope your day was great!

  23. Ben M October 8, 2008 at 9:31 am #

    Your Assistant is a very Godly person, but only on Tuesdays.

    Bowling Green has a bowling team? Of course they do, duh.

    How can you like to win AND be a Browns fan? I’m confused.

    Happy Birthday! I love what you do and how you do it.

  24. Jason October 8, 2008 at 9:55 am #

    You’re a Browns fan!! Awesome!! Me too!

    This is why we are in ministry I believe. God puts those into ministry that have already weathered the ups and downs of life and have lived so that they can tell others about them. Being a browns fan definitely has had its ups, but the past few years we have had way too many downs. This keeps my faith in God very strong, I am constantly in prayer! Lol!!