Author Archives: Wayne Rice

You Just Can’t Have Too Much Banjo

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Three banjos! Steve Martin, Tony Trishka and Bela Fleck. Enjoy!

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Jack’s First Fish

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Wayne Rice

We had a nice visit from all three of our grandkids over the weekend and I took them out fishing in Mission Bay on Saturday afternoon. Our youngest (age 3) grandson Jack hooked up his first fish, a 6 inch … Continue reading →

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It’s no longer “when” but “now that I’m …”

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Well, this song has special meaning for me today. when-im-64-the-del-mccoury-band Funny, I don’t really think of myself as that old, but my body gives me a reality check pretty much every day. A few other 64-year-olds: Steve Martin, Rod Stewart, … Continue reading →

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Youth Specialties in Transition

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I’ve been getting phone calls from people wanting to know how I feel about the recent changes at Youth Specialties. Earlier this year, Tic Long was let go, and last week, Mark Oestreicher (Marko) was also released of his duties. … Continue reading →

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Help Choose the Cover of My New Book

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Standard Publishing has asked for some feedback on two cover designs for my new book Generation to Generation. What do you think? Which do you like best? Keep in mind that this is a book for parents. Click on the … Continue reading →

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Steve Martin’s Backup Band

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I am so envious of these guys. The Rangers On Playing With Steve Martin from SteepCanyonRangers on Vimeo.

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Shameless Plug for My New Book

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Wayne Rice

I have a new book which just came out titled Engaging Parents as Allies, a book for youth workers on how to work with parents. It’s part of a three-book series called “Youth Ministry in the Trenches” which the publisher … Continue reading →

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Corey’s Art Show this Weekend

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Our son Corey is a very talented artist who will have his drawing and paintings on display this weekend at San Diego’s “Art Walk on the Bay” at Seaport Village. Come check it out Saturday or Sunday from 10 a.m … Continue reading →

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Cruise Photos

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Wayne Rice

We flew home from London on Saturday night and I’ve been a bit jet lagged and real busy trying to get caught up. We had a great time indulging ourselves on the cruise and the bathroom scale proves it. I … Continue reading →

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Last Stop on an Amazing Cruise

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Wayne Rice

Yesterday we arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark and spent most of the day exploring the city which has some very interesting sights to see. There are lots of tourists, shops and crowded streets. We took a little tour this morning and … Continue reading →

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