Miller Family Christmas Blog - MFCB 2023

 By Your MFCB & Athletic Supporter, Jack Strap

Having recently received the Harry Wong Snail Mail Christmas Letter (HWSMCL)--your MFCB Supporter Jack Strap is contractually obligated to respond with the MFCB. Although after reading or better described as trying to "decipher" (as his generic friend Jim said) the HWSMCL--I need to see if there's an Insanity Escape Clause in that contract. I mean if Jack Black can Slowly Descend Into Insanity as you can see for yourself at this MFCB Hyperlink Jack Black Insanity then Harry Wong could too. I mean it gets really hot in Florida so perhaps it's melting his brain? Worried about the husband of my long-time PSU Friend Kathy Werley-Wong I googled Can heat damage your brain? Overheating can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. An imbalance in neurotransmitters can affect mood, cognition and behavior, and can lead to symptoms such as confusion, irritability and difficulty concentrating.

Considering the above I may be on to something but unless I hired the great Legal Team from Netflix's "Suits" SUITS Series including the real Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and The Donna--I need to continue with the MFCB. For those living under a rock Jack Strap is known as the almost retired reporter of Hills Hoop Inc. (HHI), the Tri-County Football League (TCFL), and Special Events like the Poletti Pool Party (3P) and Penn State Road Trips.

For Glenn it was the Year of the "Reunion" or considering the cast of characters involved--more fitting, cooler synonyms would be Amalgamations, Agglomerations, or Conclaves. This included the 31st HHI Anniversary Old-Timers Legends Reunion games which Jack Strap played in & reported on, as well as Glenn newly organizing HHI Legends Breakfasts at the Wyomissing Buffet where there was a plethora or deluge or superabundance of foot eaten & LOL Laughs. Also at the Wyo Buffet--he organized a PSU Reunion Breakfast including the aforementioned Kathy Werley-Wong (perhaps back in PA trying to reverse Harry's MIND MELT?), Steve "Guido" Schaffer, Scholesy, and Mighty Kerr. 

The PSU Road Trip Crew was back together again this year for the 63-0 UMass win along with Saint (or Sinner) Nick, Kerry, and Reitzy. The latter nixed the game at Northwestern (NW) because of its proximity to the "Murder Capital"--Chicago and NW campus crime stats weren't low enough for him. So instead of, as the TV announcer said, a perfect day for football at NW--they sat through a rain deluge in Happy Valley, although while huddled pre-game in the Beaver Stadium Store they got a picture with PSU All-American Tackle Olu Fashanu's very friendly Mom. 

Relating to his work days in York--Glenn used Doodle's scheduling app https://doodle.com/en/ to organize an FES Reunion with invited attendees selecting from several possible dates to meet for lunch at semi-central Loxley's in Lancaster. The group enjoyed it so much they're going to do it again in the Spring with more fellow colleagues. Relating to Glenn's "play days" in York he got back for a couple PSU Game Watch's at Primanti's with that fun Alumni group. Other Reunions included a Laser Magnetic Storage International (LMSI) lunch, a Morton Powder Coatings (MPC) lunch, and a couple CPENG/Right Management dinners.

By day Glenn is coming up on 5 Years (i.e. "Red Shirt" Senior") as CFO for Non-Profit CONCERN https://www.concern4kids.org/ where he works with a lot of great people doing a lot great things for Children, Youth, and Families. 

Karen (she gets a section header for being the CEO of the Household)

She is also the CEO of Ruby Heart Crafts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RubyHeartCrafts where business has been booming in this covid-era. Karen also expertly organized (2) trips to N.C.--Corolla & Nags Head including Dogs. Speaking of the Dogs--their health/well-being requires daily multiple medications which she administers as Dr. Mom. Karen also likes going to sporting events and due to best proximity they adopted the Boyertown Bears and Albright as their Basketball teams. For Boyertown league games she got them a Gold Card to get in free because she's cheap thrifty. Relating to that--she also really enjoys shopping at "The Bins".

The Kiddo's  

Actually the Kiddo's are now Adulto's as Britty is 35 and Andrew 30. Britty ala James Brown--is the Hardest Working Woman because she likes being busy as a Clinical Therapist at Philhaven, as an Iron Hill Restaurant "Expo" (i.e. liaison between kitchen & wait staff), and for much of the year cat-sitting for a guy who was traveling a lot on business. If that's not enough she's a "foodie" who gets out regularly in the Lancaster restaurant scene, and somehow finds time to work out & also sing in the Lancaster Chorus. She also loves vacationing including this year a trip to Alaska and the annual Disney Cruise with her beloved Brother. Speaking of Andrew his latest fun gig is a Ring Announcer for Three Legacies Wrestling See Announcer "Kermit" Miller. Note "Kermit the Grog" is his alias as a Roller Derby Official. He also acted/sang for Popovsky Performing Arts Studio in A Little Priest from Sweeney Todd from the Overdone Cabaret. By day he's an Applications Developer for Leidos and he's now a Home Owner in Lancaster.

Da Pets

Ellie aka EL Bell has been with Karen & Glenn in (4) Houses and she's a sweet girl who has adapted well to a late great Kitty sister Lola, as well as (5) Dogs--RIP Chandler, Cassie, and Bradley Bean--All Dogs go to Heaven--and now Coonhound Ruby and "Little Skinny" Maxey. Ruby was adopted from All 4 Paws Rescue https://www.all4pawsrescue.com/ and they got a lot of great intel on her craziness zaniness from a great foster family who had her and then after Ruby they fostered a little Cavalier who they also adopted months later and named Maxey after their favorite 76ers player. Maxey was a retired breeder who had probably never lived in a house until fostered, but the little lap dog has developed well including becoming a good walker on a leash although he also goes out in a doggy stroller. They keep Karen & Glenn on their toes while constantly being under their feet (Maxey)/in their business (Ruby) especially when there's food nearby.

The Miller Family Christmas Blog 2023 will now conclude with pictures below while Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!