She’s going to be the queen of all media before long. Mrs. Smith is back with another installment, and now she’s even adding photos. Next, videos, and then who knows? Maybe she’ll be coming at all of you live.
For now, though, here’s what "Mama Sayz":
First, let me apologize for being late
for our weekly meeting…
On Monday I lost something very
important to me in the garbage and to make a very long story very
short, it was returned to me by the driver of the WM trash removal
truck in the same condition. My family and co-workers tell me how
lucky I am to have it returned to me in this day and time but for
some strange reason I didn’t panic. After being put in contact with
the driver through his dispatch/customer service department and after
meeting the driver, I just sensed his honesty and felt at peace that
everything would work itself out and it did. Thanks, Rob and Mike.
Well, this week my roomies and I are
preparing for the holidays. Not only do they HAVE to write their
letters to Santa, but they have to help put up the Christmas tree. We
have (had) a seven-foot tree that Lil’ Mike has been complaining
about for the last few years because he says it’s too short and
puny. Until this year, I just ignored him. But for some reason, when
we pulled out our “old faithful,” it did look a bit on the
“Charlie Brown”-ish side and it even leaned to the left. I
immediately started asking the kids what they did to my tree, and of
course they acted as if they didn’t notice a thing, continuing on
with their set-up. Just then I remembered seeing a tree a few weeks
earlier at Hobby Lobby that was nine feet tall, so when they weren’t
looking I disappeared and made a dash for the store. Once I arrived
at my destination I was so disappointed to see that all of the trees
that were left were in the same condition as the one the kids were
desperately trying to save from a sudden death back home. All but
one, and I was convinced that it was going home with me. Once getting
the boxes home, which contained our newest member of the family,
Dymond had to drag them in from the garage and the kids couldn’t
believe what “Mama” bought home. For you see, my dear friends,
the tree stands a whopping 12 feet tall. It was the funniest thing
I’ve seen in a long time. I couldn’t stop laughing as the kids
kept adding pieces and it kept growing and growing and growing. We
even had to add the star on the top before Ron Anderson put the last
part on while standing on a chair. There were people stopping and
staring as they drove by, and when I got outside to take a look for
myself I thought, “WOW! This looks like the beanstalk and the giant
was going to come tumbling down!” I still laugh when I come in the
house. Of course, Lil’ Mike wasn’t home to help put the tree
together, so when he and Biliel came into the house the next day,
they just stared. I said to Lil Mike that he better not out-grow this
tree any time soon, and he just fell to the floor in laughter. All of
the kids have written their letters to Santa except Lil’ Mike, as
usual. He’s always the one who refuses to write his letter until he
realizes that no one gets Christmas until all letters are turned in.
Then the other kids start to plead with him to write his and he
finally gives in. Maybe I’ll share the funniest one next week…
On a basketball note, it was fun being
at “The Garden” last week. Spending time with friends and family
is always a plus. So many people have told me they’ve seen me on
TV. I wonder if it’s true that the television really adds 10
pounds – memo to self: The treadmill is my friend!
Two thumbs up for Big Bill – what a
way to handle your business this week!
O.K. everyone, let’s hit the refresh
button on the questions this week, OK? Also, I am going to try and
insert a weekly picture to reflect what I’m talking about if it
applies.
Do as Mrs. Smith says. You’ve got questions — man, I’ve got questions. Send them her way via the comments field below.
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thanks for the posts, mrs. smith. i will have to say, as a kstater, it’s cool to learn about the players and what they are doing. as a word of caution, though, in this day and computer age, be careful as to what personal pictures you post. in other words, there are fans of (evil) rivals that lurk and would love nothing more than to digitally modify a picture you post for their collective laughter. fans can be mean-spirited, but hopefully people will respect your entries and candor.
a simple question (maybe 2) for you: how have the people of manhattan treated you and your family? how have kstater’s embraced you?
thanks!
I am extremely offended by this week’s Moma Sayz. What if I don’t celebrate Christmas, huh? I thought you’d be more sensitive than this JMart, I would prefer the term ‘holiday tree.’
Okay, just kidding. That is one huge tree though.
Mama-
How do you like Manhattan????
How does “lil Mike” like Manhattan, KS??
Mama,
Do you think Manhattan is a place that you’ll remember fondly? I’m asking this besides the fact that your son will be an All-American b-ball player at K-State in Manhattan. I hope the K-State Nation has treated you well and I hope you know that you will always be part of “our” family.
Probably not a great question after a horrible ice storm, but thought I’d float it out there.
We appreciate you, Mike and your family joining us for the time that you are here.
xoxo and Merry Christmas.
JN
Ms. Smith,
I love the writings. Thanks in generously providing them every week.
Questions:
Do you like to cook much?
Is there a favorite meal of the team’s that you fix or that you all eat in general?
How would you describe the cohesion of the team currently?
What do you think of Sutton and Samuels coming in at semester?
Have a great week, stay warm, enjoy KC, and I’ll look forward to the next installment.
Brad
Mom,
How was the ole ice storm? Did you lose power?
What’s the best Kstate crowd you’ve seen? What part of the crowd or atmosphere at the Bram do you like best?
Mom,
How was the ole ice storm? Did you lose power?
What’s the best Kstate crowd you’ve seen? What part of the crowd or atmosphere at the Bram do you like best?
Hey Ma,
You were gorgeous on TV if i have anything to say about it’-)
For my question: When did you know Mike was gonna be special..i mean beyond the basketball? Kid has the look, swag and presence of a superstar..Hes beyond basketball, know what i mean?
Thanks ma!
Mama, do you plan on remaining in the Little Apple once Lil Mike heads to the league? Im sure Manhattan would love to keep you, youre a great person….you fit in well!!
Mama,
Thanks for the articles. It is neat to see what some of the guys and your family are doing away from the basketball court. What have you found to be your favorite parts of Manhattan at this point? Do you all have a favorite restaurant? (Pat’s Blue Rib’n for BBQ)
How are Mike and the other boys handling the season to this point? I’m sure it has been a roller coaster so far, ups and downs, and a major learning experience. Myself and my close Wildcat friends are enjoying watching these guys gel as a team.
Be Proud, Be Purple, GO STATE!
What do you think of Coach Martin’s policy restricting newcomers from interacting with the media?
What do Mike, Ron, and Andre think of it? Are they frustrated with the gag order, or happy to not have to deal with the press?
Is Mike looking forward to ending KU’s winning streak in Bramlage?