With their overtime win last night the NHL team of my youth (that would be the New York Rangers) moved one step closer to fulfilling my goal and prophecy of reliving some 30-year-old magic, duplicating their Stanley Cup victory in … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2024
I’ve been waiting 30 years or so for Jerry Seinfeld to make a full-length movie. He famously said he never would, then about three years ago rumors began that he was making a film (his directorial debut) about the history … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings I’ve got a professional food critic offering up a few notes on one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I’m always worried when speaking to an expert, even more so when that expert is judging … Continue reading
A week ago I called them the best team in hockey, and having swept my hometown Capitals I still hold that particular distinction for the Broadway Blueshirts, the team of my youth… the New York Rangers. I referenced their championship … Continue reading
Here’s a cure for your Monday… If you’re looking for an entertaining hour this week (or whenever) check out the latest episode of Conversations with Sports Fans, a podcast hosted by Detroit-area educator and writer Doug Hill. I’m Doug’s guest this week, … Continue reading
As promised Monday, today’s episode of Math and Musings sees me and Franklin in the old country: Binghamton, New York. We were there for only 24 hours because that’s about all that I can handle, and just about enough time to do … Continue reading
Down two-zip in its series I’m started to worry a bit about my hometown NHL team (that would be the Washington Capitals). I guess that’s what to expect when going up against the best team in hockey. That would be … Continue reading
This past weekend I was in the old country: Binghamton, New York. You’ll hear more on the podcast Friday, of course, but for now I’ll just say wow, Binghamton is a lot nicer when it’s not your real life. See … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings it’s the tale of two anniversaries, one well-known (but could be more well-known) and one hardly known at all. One is happy and one is sad, one worth repeating and one we hope is never repeated … Continue reading
In baseball the saying is, “It’ll look like a liner in the box score.” That’s how I’m seeing my local NHL team (that would be the Washington Capitals) and its sneaky entrance into this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. The Caps … Continue reading