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Jayme Lamm

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Putting on her big girl panties two legs at a time (yes, two), Jayme is finding her place in this world as a freelance writer far, far away from corporate America. Her entire life has been the epitome of unorthodox, complete with broken bones, medical mysteries, and the worst luck, thanks to her little black cloud overhead. You can read her sports column, The Blonde Side. Her full writing portfolio is available on her website.

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News_Bowling fundraiser_Jason Harrison,_Zaire Johnson,_Travis Johnson,_Jonathan Dizon_Cassie Wu

Social scene

What do NFL players do on draft night? Go bowling at Travis Johnson's charity fundraiser

By Jayme Lamm

While most NFL fans and players were glued to their HD televisions for the draft Thursday night, there were a select few more concerned with supporting a local cause: Travis ...


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The OTL Team

Sugar Land gets its own Opening Day: Skeeters insist Astros are not competition, plan a baseball circus

By Jayme Lamm

Lightning may not strike the same place twice, but who says Opening Day can't happen twice? Thursday night that's exactly what greater Houston residents will get to see ...


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On the road

Trekking in California's Wine Country: Over the mountains and through the woods on a luxury hiking vacation

By Jayme Lamm

One of the best things about living in Houston is the ability to take off to almost any destination at the drop of a hat. Unlike many cities, we have ...


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Coaching Time

Former Houston Astros pitcher tries to help youngsters buck the Major League odds

By Jayme Lamm

"The minute you get satisfied is the second you fail." — former MLB pitcher, Chris Sampson moments before holding tryouts.  With spring training heading into the home stretch and Opening Day ...


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A Confident Cowboy

Crazy Record Town: Jason Aldean salutes George Strait as another all-time Rodeo crowd record falls

By Jayme Lamm

Personally, I've long been a faithful resident of "Crazy Town," but in front of an all-time Rodeo record-breaking crowd of 74,901 (the second time in a week the ...


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No Lie

Texas loves The Band Perry & blonde bombshell Kimberly like no other — a record Rodeo crowd proves it

By Jayme Lamm

Coming straight off the energy from the introductory fireworks at Reliant Stadium Wednesday night were Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry, not skipping a single beat and keeping the electricity rocking ...


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@blakeshelton has a good time

At RodeoHouston, Blake Shelton insists "It's All About Tonight" & proves he has The Voice

By Jayme Lamm

Walking onto the rotating stage in his finely pressed jeans, white button down oxford and vest that was a verifiable cross between all things GQ and country western, Blake Shelton ...


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A real competitor

Cerebral Palsy doesn't deter Adam Sahmel from his dream to be the best amateur putter around

By Jayme Lamm

So there’s this awesome guy I know with an awesome story to tell. His name is Adam and he’s your quintessential 31-year-old dude living in Houston. He’s ...


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Weekend getaway

Weekend in Beverly Hills: A surefire way to spark a Long Distance Relationship

By Jayme Lamm

We’ve all heard how damning and abysmal the statistics of long distance relationships all turn out. For the most part, the flux that comes with being in a long ...


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Starting Over

Houston Astro Chris Johnson comes clean on his disappointing 2011 season, reveals what players really think of Jim Crane

By Jayme Lamm

If you’ve ever wondered what a professional baseball player does in his offseason, it’s probably a whole lot more than you think. Especially for someone like Chris Johnson ...


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Being Clutch

A day in the life of an NBA mascot: Stealing babies, spilling popcorn, sweating large & making smiles

By Jayme Lamm

Clutch is more than a furry cheerleader with hilarious non-verbal antics parading around the Toyota Center. Having shadowed the Houston Rockets mascots at a recent game, I’m not sure ...


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Their Time Too

Getting sexy ready: Texan cheerleaders are pumped up for the playoffs

By Jayme Lamm

For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Texans are in the playoffs, set to play the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday afternoon at Reliant Stadium. Duh. You've disconnected yourself ...


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Man of The Playoffs

Texans left tackle Duane Brown reveals all on engagement, playoffs & squeezing into Smart Cars

By Jayme Lamm

I had the pleasure of meeting Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown a number of times last year. The first time we met, he confessed he was a pretty “boring ...


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Road trip Warriors

There's time to ponder what happens in Vegas when you drive 3,000-plus miles there and back

By Jayme Lamm

We’re blessed here in Houston — in more ways than one. Our blessings come with names like George Bush Intercontinental Airport (the 7th busiest in the US) and William P ...


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Not Forgotten Rocket

Shane Battier misses his Houston karaoke nights, meals at Da Marco even as he title stalks with LeBron James & Dwyane Wade

By Jayme Lamm

On Feb. 24, 2011, Houston lost a piece of its soul. Not just in the local sports world, but in the community as well. In a moment of reverse d ...


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Real world fairytale

The rock-star wedding of two eternal optimists: Love can conquer all, even cancer

By Jayme Lamm

As young girls, we all dream of our fairytale princess weddings. Some of us may even obsess over it. The long white gown, the stunning veil, the superfluous flower arrangements ...


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Whole Lotta Honky Tonk On One Stage

Clay Walker, Darius Rucker & Sara Evans give priceless performances at KILT's Ten Man Jam

By Jayme Lamm

As always, KILT  pulled out the big Smith & Wesson's for this year's Ten Man Jam to give the station's biggest and most loyal fans a memorable country ...


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Love at first roll

Forget football: Let's bring a real sport — Log Rolling — to Texas

By Jayme Lamm

Yes, the sport. You read it right. Because after much scrutinization, lots of questions, and my own feeble attempts, I have hereby deemed women’s professional log rolling a sport ...


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Book Review

Scott Rabb says LeBron James is The Whore of Akron, but can you blame him for taking the Heat?

By Jayme Lamm

After reading every word of Scott Raab’s newly released 300-page book, The Whore of Akron: One Man's Search for the Soul of LeBron James, I find myself still ...


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All Real

Erica Rose yearns to be Nancy Grace: Inspired by John O'Quinn & Elle Woods, this reality TV star graduates from the tiara

By Jayme Lamm

The first time I met Erica Rose, I managed to put my foot in my mouth in less than 140 characters. I happened to sit next to her on a ...


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