The phrase “only in Loudoun County” seems to come up often in my speech and thoughts. It is never under positive circumstances. This week’s sign that those of us in Loudoun County are just a little bit, well, unusual, appears … Continue reading
Dear National League girlfriend, I thought we had a deal. We have our fun togethe, but when the missus is in town you’ve got to let it go. Remember, Nats, I’m still married to the Yankees, and 50% off at … Continue reading
I’m glad I saw all the other episodes of Mad Men first, because if I had started with the finale I’d have never watched another. And I would have been very confused. Actually, I’ve seen all the earlier episodes and I was … Continue reading
Way to jinx it, O’Connell. I hope you were not watching our local sports teams Wednesday night, two of whom produced just about the worst quarter hour of D.C. sports history with bang-bang losses in heart-breaking fashion. Not even a … Continue reading
Despite their trouncing last night I’m going to go out on a limb on May 13 and say the Washington Nationals will win the National League pennant this year. I’m not going to guarantee a victory like Alexander Ovechkin, but I … Continue reading
I like it when things make sense. Yankees beat up on Orioles, Nats win by heroics. Caps blow series leads, Wizards find unlikely ways to come out on top. The ‘Skins? They still look great as long as no one … Continue reading
My reaction to most of Alex Rodriguez’s first 659 career home runs has been something along the order of “meh.” I have greatly cheered the most recent two. My, how times have changed. And I know the Yankees can afford … Continue reading
You’ve gotta love when you get to a point that when the Wizards actually lose a game–on the road to a #1 seed–you’re absolutely stunned. I’m not worried. With three days off–thanks, TV–we’ve got time to plan the next victory … Continue reading
I can’t say I was disappointed, sportswise, this weekend, but let’s face it, the horse I thought was going to win won, the fighter I thought was going to win won, and baseball went the way it was supposed to. … Continue reading
Caps. Nats. Wizards. Bloom. Derby. Fight night. Yankees-Red Sox. Somebody pinch me. … Continue reading